Got Galvanized?

If my grandparents were alive today,

I doubt they would believe how

popular anything galvanized has become.

In their day, you fed chickens in it,

or put out the trash in it,

or changed your oil with it,

or used it to hold your mop water...

you didn't decorate with it!

Not only do they have farmhouse charm,

they are still so useful today - 

just used differently than their original purposes.

These are items that are, or have been

in my Etsy shop in the last year.

SOLD

Available at www.etsy.com/shop/knickoftime

Available at www.etsy.com/shop/knickoftime

SOLD

Available at www.etsy.com/shop/knickoftime

SOLD

SOLD

Available at www.etsy.com/shop/knickoftime

SOLD

SOLD

Available at www.etsy.com/shop/knickoftime

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Check out these creative ways to repurpose
these gems from the past.

http://www.shadesoflight.com/galvanized-garden-can-table-lamp.html

(I may have to reconsider selling that minnow bucket!)

http://www.relique.com/repurposed-galvanized-minnow-bucket-lamp/

Original Source Unknown - Let me know if you know

http://relovedrubbish.blogspot.com/2011/01/stenciled-galvanized-bucket.html

http://www.recreate.za.net/products/furniture/seating/the-linen-upholstered-ottoman-tub-3800zar

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/trim-christmas-trees-1208?click=main_sr#fbIndex3

How have you used something 

galvanized in your home?

Sending a big "THANK YOU" to 

Emily @ {Repurposed by Emily}

She selected my blog for this award!

There are 3 rules about when you accept this award:
(1) Thank the person who gave you this award and make sure to link back to their blog 

(2) Share 7 things about yourself

(3) Pass this award onto 7 recently discovered blogs

Seven Things About Myself

1)  I've been a homeschooling mom for the past 15 years.

Two of my kids are now in college, 2 still school at home.

2)  When we moved from NM to MO six years ago,

we transported 6 people, 2 dogs, 2 puppies, a miniature horse

and a pregnant cat with us.  It was like something out of

Little House on the Prairie, except we were pulling the horse in a trailer,

instead of the horse pulling us in a cart.

3)  I can't sleep at night without my dvd player on.

The problem with that is I have to wear headphones so I

don't disturb my husband, and I have terrible eyesight,

so I have to wear my glasses also.

Yes,...I sleep with both on!

4)  Put anything to music and I can memorize it - 

Scripture verses, tv commercials, and I 

can still sing all the songs from Schoolhouse Rock.

5)  I'm surprised as heck that my efforts

to sell a few things I no longer needed,

turned into a full-fledged business.

Love it!

6)  Yes, I have a Hispanic surname.

No, I don't speak Spanish...unless you count,

"no comprende".

7)  I was diagnosed with Multiple Schlerosis in 2007.  

Thank God for wonderful medication,

I haven't had another relapse since my initial diagnosis.

I'm passing this award along to these

7 blogs, because each of them have inspired

me with their terrific projects and creativity.

Please visit each one - you'll be glad you did!:

Decorating with Cents

Babblings and More

A Vintage Green

Shabby Story

Re-Creations

The Cottage Market

Junky Vagabond

Blessings,

I can frequently be found visiting these parties. 

Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com Metamorphosis Monday

http://makingtheworldcuter.com/ Making The World Cuter Monday
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/- More The Merrier Monday

Tuesday

http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/ Knick of Time Tuesday

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/ Tuesday's Treasures

Wednesday

http://www.fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/ White Wednesday

http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/ Primp Your Stuff Wed

http://moderncountrystyle.blogspot.com/ Fall In Love Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/ Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.thethriftyhome.com/ Penny Pinching Party

Thursday

http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/ - Time Travel Thursday

http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/ Under $100 Link Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/ Transformation Thursday
http://www.the36thavenue.com// Share Awesomeness Thursday
http://thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.com/ Thrifty Thursday
http://faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com/ - Pearls and Lace Thursday

Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/ Feathered Nest Friday

http://redoux.blogspot.com/ Friday Redoux Link Party
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/ Frugal Friday
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/ Frugalicious Friday

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/ Potpourri Party 
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/ Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/ - Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/ - Stuff and Nonsense
http://www.myrepurposedlife.net - Catch as Catch Can

Saturday

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/ Saturday Nite Special

Sunday

http://stylishonceagain.blogspot.com/ - Restyled Sundays