Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Jan 27, 2011

Tool Box

Whenever I go to the Salvage Yard here in Raibow, Jeff hands me a wagon or something for me to fill with stuff. He has the best small bits and pieces, hardware, old keys, wheels.....The other day he hands me a tool box to use. I am carrying this thing all over the Yard filling it with trinkets....what am I thinking? I love tool boxes and that's what I am buying. Jeff looked a little sad I don't think he wanted to sell his tool box. Well here it is.


I cleaned it, gave a coat of flat brown paint, 2 coats of light green, glued one of my appliques, brushed some stained on and wiped the excess off.
I love Spring and this tool box will be perfect for displaying my new blooms on the dining room table.

Linking to Fishtail Cottage for "Cottage Flora Thursday"

Ciao for now
Rita
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11 comments:

  1. Fishtail CottageJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    You are amazingly creative.....love the woodwork you do!
    ps - if you have a garden post to share, please link up to Cottage Flora Thursdays on my blog today! Would love to have you participate!!! xoox

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  2. The Attic GirlsJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    That tool box turned out perfect! You always have that special touch..you wanna come and paint our shop? lol

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  3. Lisa LoriaJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    That tool box is SO cool. LOVE the color!
    XO

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  4. Debra HowardJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Awwwwww, poor Jeff, it is such a lovely toolbox too.
    Debbie

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  5. LoriJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hi Rita, I love the tool box.Great color and great project. xoxo Lori

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  6. PollyJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    love it! Nice job Rita!!

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  7. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Bella, bella! What a transformation!

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  8. Rose CareyJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Salvage Yard...here I come... Can't wait. See you Friday.

    Hugs.
    Rose

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Love old tool boxes... they have so many uses in home decor! Yours turned out simply lovely.

    Di

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  10. sandraJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I love it and it's just my color too!

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  11. Holly Loves ArtJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    You made it perfectly beautiful and shabby! Thank you for sharing it with us.
    Big hugs,
    Holly

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"Sweet" it is to hear from you....

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