I didn't want to make yesterday's post about Springfield too long, so I skipped the "Hey, look what I bought" portion.
But today's another story.
Hey, look what I bought!
The sap bucket was $5 (dahlia not included). And the metal picnic basket was $15.
This pattern of picnic basket is fairly collectible. Or would have been, if it had both of its wooden handles on it.
One of them bit the dust, so it's not really attractive to those picky picnic basket collectors. I, on the other hand, found it be be "well loved".
Neither of these items were bought with the intention of them being used here.
I tossed the dahlia in the bucket to lighten the load when removing things from my car that day. Between groceries, Springfield finds and flowers, my hands were full. When I got to the back porch, I dropped the bucket on the porch and laid the picnic tin on the shelf and took the rest of my groceries inside.
I came back outside with my icy cold Coke Zero and said "This doesn't look bad". There they stayed.
I call it accidental decorating.
Some of my best work happens when I don't use my brain. Not sure what that says about me.
Shabby chic Sandy
I love accidental decorating--looks perfect!
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
The green goes well with the black wicker and I love anything zinc. Accidental or not, it works.
NanaDiana
I am finally back around visiting-now that I have a working computer.
I LOVE the way your "finds" are used. That picnic tote is perfect even without the handle. LOVE the color and the bucket makes a perfect "planter". xo Diana
Musings from Kim K.
I have a thing for picnic baskets. If yours comes up missing, come visit West MI.
Stacey
Looks great. Accidental decorating is the best. Often when that happens for me, I end up loving those things the most.
Michele Smith
What a beautiful accident! I love the bucket and the color of that picnic basket is great!
Carla
Just shows how intuitive you are!
TARYTERRE
I LOVE accidental decorating. Never knew what to call it here. GREAT finds. LOVE that picnic basket.
Tricia
That looks great, Pam! Your sense of decorating must be an innate talent 🙂
Melinda
I have a sap bucket just like that. Mine has
flowers in it too.
🙂
The Olde Farmhouse on Windmill Hill
Yes, they're perfect there! And both items look like something I would buy. 🙂 ~Rachel
Something Nice and Pretty
Ummm... love Coke Zero too! You put your finds in just the right places, I love when I do that too!
susie @ persimmon moon cottage
Looking great! Love the dahlia, too.
Jennifer Schmitz
I love the sap bucket and that dahlia is gorgeous! Looks great in the bucket too!
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
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Jill
I like it!! Looks like a picture in a magazine to me!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
You couldn't have planned it better! I am in love with your green pic a nic basket!!!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
You are a great accidental decorator, Pam...it really looks perfect!
Jayne
That's the best way to decorate, so much more natural!
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They are perfect. Most of my decorating is accidental too 🙂
Marissa
Accidental decorator ~ Why you are amazing at it.
Lynn @The Vintage Nest
ha! If I was picky about old stuff, I wouldn't have half the decor items in my house that I have. Love, love your accidental decorating and that color green is a favorite. Have a great weekend Pam xo
Ivy and Elephants
You are so funny! Love the lovely "accident" you created. Perfection is over rated:)
Hugs,
Patti
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LOVE it when that happens. Looks like it was meant to be 🙂
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I have been following your site for a while but I think this is the first time I've left a comment. Why? IDK! Love your site. I just started a blog about 3 weeks ago and I've found your site very helpful and inspirational. Love your photos in this post! Blessings to you. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin
Julie
I love it when those accidents happen. Love, love, love the metal picnic basket, even without the other handle.
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I love your picnic basket just the way it is, and the accidental flower bucket is perfect.