Thursday, July 21, 2011

Re-Purposed Old Door And New Yard Decor

Wow it sure has been hot here in New England this week, and they say the next few days will bring no relief. I know others are having it worse than we are, so I will be grateful for our 90 degrees!  Before you know it the leaves will be changing and the snow will be flying so I will savor each day for what it brings to us. I have a few new finds that I have turned into primitive yard decor so I thought I would share them with you. Best of all they were found items in our garage!  The door and grape crusher were found up in the rafters and have been there according to hubby for a LONG time. He said he remembers asking his Mom what the crusher was when he was a little boy and he is ummm......58 so yeah it's old. haha. It has some great old green paint on the base and traces on the wheel!  I put a plant in the bin and it is decorating the front of the house now along with a lot of other items.  The door was the origninal door to the old outhouse on the property. When he pulled it down it was covered with mud wasp dirt... I ran like heck. lol  But, I cleaned all that filth off it and I just LOVE the patina of it. The old green over the cream color paint is perfect in my eyes.  I hung a twig wreath and the metal sconce holder which came with 3 glass vases in it and I replaced with the old clay pots.  That was a yard sale bargain this past weekend for a dollar. I figure I can change the wreath and decor on the door with the seasons.  We put the door leaning up against the side of the house where the driveway is.  It was always a blah plain spot, so now it has a bit of charm.  So, if you like this look don't overlook those old doors!
Nadine


































































6 comments:

  1. I love what you did. I want to find and old door to decorate. Turned out great.

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  2. Nadine, I love what you did with the old door.
    The simplest items can make such a large statement. Looks good.
    Tamera
    Country at heart

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  3. I love what you did..love that old door.;)thanks for sharing..I love!!! repurposing old items into new things..very creative.;)

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  4. LOVE that door!!! I am so glad you stopped by. Bridgewater and I am on the North side of Lakeville.....so close. Where abouts are you? You can email me at Donnag456@aol if you like. Sometimes I get squmish about putting all my info out there,but the Middleboro Gazette put my address so I have no choice.
    We had a nice visit from Lana and Dave of Winterberry Prims. She brought my APP bear up from the cape. It was our first time meeting and was so nice.
    I just joined as a follower and will go read some more, glad to find a neighbor.
    hugs,
    Donna

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  5. Thanks ladies! Donna- Nice to meet you! I am not far from the college..have lived in Bridgewater for 30 years but in this house almost 2 years. Sounds like you had a lovely visit with your friends!
    Nadine

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