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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Vintage Lawn Decorations

 While we were out working in the yard this weekend, I looked around at all the weeds that are never ending, and wondered what other people would really see back here.  These are the things I hope would catch their eye.
 This is a Schwinn bike from the early 1960's.  It is a 3-wheeler with a basket on the back.  It is rusty and old but I love it.  The basket is the perfect place to set a big bunch of flowers.  My favorite vintage gate sits behind it along the fence.  
 My vintage blue Ball Jars need to be cleaned out after this winter.  I have shepherd hooks to hang them from. They will hold candles and light up the yard during summer festivities.  Of course I have plans to get a pack or two of the 100 year Anniversary jars too! 
 Love my little red wagon.  It has been used as a planter, a photo prop and many other things.  The bottom is rusty and dirty but the outside is in wonderful shape.  Cody has big plans to rhino line the inside and then use it to haul stuff when we go fishing...just as long as the outside isn't change, I am okay with that!
 I have this small collection of antique bottles hanging on my fence.  There are a few heavy brown bottles and lots of clear bottles.  I wish I knew everything that these bottles once held.
Rusty horseshoes in all different sizes. 
 An old milking can that we use as a neat little planter.  It definitely needs a new plant to really wake it up!
 Rusty old tin cans.  Again, I wish I knew what these once contained!
And an old galvanized bucket that we use as a planter.  There are those weeds I was talking about.  Why do they take over the whole yard no matter what the weather is doing?  Looks like I have another day of weeding and yard work ahead of me!  Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at my vintage lawn decorations...I hope you didn't even notice the weeds!


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22 comments:

  1. NanaDianaApril 21, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    My gosh- It looks like you raided my yard. we have so many of the same things. I THINK my old bike is a Schwinn and I painted it pink with polka dots last year!;>) I love your yard and all it's "pretties" and would feel right at home there-xo Diana

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  2. Teresa KlineApril 21, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    lots of pretties in your yard and they would surely catch my eye over the weeds; unless of course the weeds have a bloom...lol...I can't help myself I even like weed blooms...lol. Have a super fabby week!

    enjoy *~*

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  3. Donna HeberApril 22, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Hi Trisha,

    I love the vintage items you have added to your gardens! I was hoping to get out into the yard this past weekend, but it was just too cold and windy.

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  4. RitaApril 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    What fun vintage items that you have! Thanks for sharing your little tour with us.

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  5. DianeApril 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Lots of fun yard ideas.

    Regards diane

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  6. Connie@shabbyforsureApril 23, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Looks good to me. Lots of eye candy to look at...Connie

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  7. Simply DomesticApril 24, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Love vintage items, too. I just did a post on mine! Your items are wonderful!

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  8. Shabby Brocante, KarenApril 24, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    So many fun things for your garden! Love the bike!
    Karen

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  9. Kadee WillowApril 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    At one time or another I have owned each of those items in your yard! The bike was a tricycle in my case but a bike none the less! I love that you fill the basket with flowers! And the red wagon... oh, my gosh! At one point I had three of them. So many uses!! Thanks for sharing.. loved reading it!

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  10. Pam~ Virginia RetroApril 24, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    So many neat things~love the ball jar candles and the 3-wheel bike the best! Visiting from SYC.

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  11. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 25, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Love your garden junk!

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  12. Tea in the LibraryApril 25, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Cool junk! I think you may have inspired me to go scuffle around in my back garden. Found your blog at Share Your Cup Thursday

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  13. LVApril 25, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I am, very familiar with all your backyard junk. I would find a place and keep them as they real keepers.

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  14. Liz @ Quirky VistasApril 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I only notice the weeds in my own yard, in yours I was too busy eyeing your beautiful lawn junk!
    Liz

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  15. susie @ persimmon moon cottageApril 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Your lawn decorations are great. The blue green canning jars are so pretty in daylight or with candles at night. I wouldn't even have noticed any weeds if you hadn't have mentioned them. I was too busy looking at everything else.

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  16. bjApril 26, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Love those olden bottles...and those old cans that once held motor oil...I bet we've thrown away a thousand of 'em...and now I want them back. hahhaa....

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  17. TammyApril 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Love it all! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  18. Donna WilkesApril 26, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I wish you were my neighbor! Love all the rust. I just embrace the weeds and hope they are docile. The only thing I see missing is a blue bottle tree!

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  19. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinApril 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I love your vintage lawn decor, especially the milking can! You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Sunday Showcase from Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a Sunday Showcase feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  20. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 29, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Hi Trisha, I love finding the unexpected in the garden. I have an old bike and love it. Thinking it's needs a new paint job this year. Your collection of old bottles is way cool and I love how you displayed them. Thanks for sharing all of your fun yard art with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  21. LindaMay 1, 2013 at 7:53 PM


    Hi Trisha,

    Thanks for commenting about the Victorian Etc magazine and that you liked my article! I am glad you had the visit from your Grandpa! That was so special! I love your yard art! I especially love the mason jars! I got some of the anniversary ones from Amazon and then a pack from or local Ace Hardware.
    Have a wonderful week!
    Linda

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  22. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Rustic decorations are a great addition after finishing up with landscaping and puttering around with the plants. Plus, you can make them from things that are lying around in the house! Rather than dispose of it, it may find a permanent space in your lawn for that added charm.

    Geraldine
    Springfield Lawn Barbers

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