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On the way to my daughter’s house is a junk store.
It says “antique store” on the door, but it’s definitely not a well-styled antique store.
It’s crammed with stuff, it’s old, dusty and musty, and it’s on a not very desirable corner of a busy street.
To top it off, more often than not, there’s a closed sign on the door.
Still, I do crane my neck to look in the window whenever we drive by it, you know,
just in case there’s an irresistable treasure.
On one such drive by, lo and behold, I spied an old watering can.
I’ve been wanting a watering can for the plants and patio planters,
(that I don’t have yet, but plan to get for our new patio),
that the sprinkler system doesn’t reach.
And since I need a watering can, why not one with some personality?
On my next drive by the junk store, it was open for a change.
I pulled in and asked the price of the watering can in the window.
Then I offered the owner quite a bit less than the asking price,
and she said, “close enough.”
Yippee skippee!
A watering can with personality for even less than an inexpensive one at the local garden center!
I do plan to actually use it outdoors for watering plants.
But in the meanwhile, it does look kind of cute indoors holding flowers too.
Friday’s comin’ so I wish you all a…
HAPPY, HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE and HAVE A BLESSED WEEKEND!
Still following,
Elizabeth
Can't help being a tad jealous here! That watering can has so much character. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteJunk stores are the only antique stores I like. Great can!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have an old watering can with a brass top - think I'll get it our and use it!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
Love it. That's my next treasure I hope to find .
ReplyDeleteJunky antique stores are my favorite kind. You got a great can. Where I live they are quite pricey and people don't seem to want to bargain. You did good!
ReplyDeleteI have a very similar one. Got it for about $12. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!
Wonderful watering can you found! I have been collecting them for quite a few years, but most of mine are missing the spout. Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteNancy
Love the sprinkler end on your watering can. I just planted annuals in one of mine which I've seen others do. They always looks so charming, so hope mine grows.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
I have a similar watering can and I just love it! So functional and yet so simple. Hooray for you! God is so good!
ReplyDeleteMeets our need as well as our wants.
Lynn at Cottage and Creek
www.cottageandcreek.com
These 'antique' stores are my favorite places to hunt treasure!
ReplyDeleteI love your watering can, and it does have personality.
ReplyDeleteI have collected a few of these over the years and have used them in many different vignettes.
Thanks for sharing.
Michele
Those are the BEST kind of 'antique' stores in my opinion! Love your find!
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteYour watering can has true character... I love it.
What a lovely find. It looks good with or without the flowers
God Bless
Barb from Australia
Much better than a new one and it doubles as a vase!
ReplyDeleteRobin Flies South
This certainly was a wonderful find! It has such a pretty shpae and look wonderful as a vase too!
ReplyDeleteGreat find. Thank you for sharing it with Seasonal Sundays.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
That is a great watering can-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteI love old watering cans. they have so much "personality".
ReplyDeleteI'd rather visit a junk store myself, you find the most wonderful items just like you did!!! This is better than plastic any day.
ReplyDeleteI found an old watering can at an estate sale yesterday-made into a fountain and YES I grabbed it up. Will post about it on Outdoor Wednesday. Love your blog, new follower.
Ann
Junk store are great to find the unexpected and at a good price.
ReplyDeleteA great find, Elizabeth. There are much better bargains at a "junk" store, than "antique" shops. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about sprinkler cans and seldom pass one up. Any shape, any size works for me. Had I seen yours first, I would have jumped on it.
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