Yesterday, I whined about what I didn’t buy, so today I’m going to show you what I did buy.
I see wooden tool carriers all the time, but have been holding out for just the right one. And then I saw this metal one with chipped green paint on it and fell in love. And it came with a pumpkin and hay (straw?) already, so I had to buy it.
It’s actually quite large. 18 inches long, 10 inches wide and 8 inches tall. Plus the green is sort of Christmasy and we all know that that season is lurking just around the corner.
My other purchase was this Cosco step stool/chair that I bought at Urban Farmhouse‘s booth at the show.
I saw it within two minutes of walking into the show, but didn’t want to jump right on it. I hadn’t had a chance to see what the other vendors had to offer yet.
But this little step stool/chair thing was in the back of my mind all the time I was looking at other stuff, so I’m glad she was still sitting there when I returned an hour later.
If you’ll remember, I was coveting Robin’s from Happy at Home the other day in my post about Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest , so I took it as a sign from the thrifting spirits that I had to buy this.
So, out of the entire show, with a zillion great finds to be found, I only bought two items. I guess I am practicing restraint nowadays. That, and I didn’t buy my buckets. But I won’t go all bucket funky on you again.
Pat
You are funny, Pam! No more bucket funky, huh? I really like your tool carrier.
Jacqueline
Love the finds, my mom used to have a yellow metal stool and I just picked up a old chippy green wooden tool box a few weeks ago!
NanaDiana
I love that little old step stool and I have a green one that is similar.
That old green tool carrier came out of the top of a big old tool box. We had one of those around here for years and I think you-know-who got rid of it! There should be a law against men tossing stuff before we can at least LOOK at it! xo Diana
Debby
My in laws had one of these. Wish we would have saved it. We also saw one on The Largest Yeard Sale last night. I like the tool basket. You will have it looking cute for the holidays. A
t least you didn’t come home with an old ladder, hah.
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
Fun things Pam! Lovin’ the step stool/chair, I can see little ones scrambling up to “help” with cookies:@)
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Well you did pretty well there Pam! I do love the red foot stool, very cool.
Karena
Pam I’m with you!It’s getting those things you really love!!
I have a Designer Pillows Giveaway, I hope you will join!! (Great source as well)
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Karena
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Linda
Love your finds, Pam! And that tool box WILL be great for Christmas, too!
JunkStuffTreasures
Both the tool caddy and the adorable stool can be used at Christmastime- great buys!
Betsy
Love your green and red metal theme, very good choices.
The Summer Porch
I love it all! I just can’t stay away from colors, red to me is so enchanting great finds Pam!
Hugs Rosemary…x
Francine
Cool finds …I just bought a tool box myself 🙂 Newest follower, Francine
Tete
Love both of your finds. We had one of those step stools so many years ago. I think everyone had them. Back when your kitchen cabinets went all the way to the top of 10 foot ceilings!
Any time you need to rant and go bucket again, you just do it. We all have those moments and it just feels good to get it out of your system…that’s what we’re here for!
Kim K.
I’m going to have to scour the garage to see if Chris saved my grandfather’s tool carrier. I’m having big-time envy. The possibilities are endless. I know my Grandmother had one of those step stools too. Wonder where that went?
Crystal Rose Cottage
Bucket Funky…lol…I like that!That is a nice metal tool box…love the color! Great idea to use it for the holidays!~Hugs, Patti
Susie Q
Love the tool box..great color!
My folks had a chair just like that! Wish I still ad it! : )
Love,
Sue
Carol A.Bender
I love your step stool. I do the same thing and tell myself if it is meant to be it will still be there for me.
Town and Country Gals
Pam,
girl, you did good! For only coming home with 2 things, you got 2 cool things! You will have fun fixing up that tool box for the holidays and your red stool is to cute! I have a red on and a geen one, love them!
Rebecca
Mark
You make old things look good. I should have you photograph me!
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Robin
OMG! I…can…hardly…breathe. Your stepstool is AMAZING! I would have grabbed it right away and called it a day! LOL. So happy it was still there when you went back. Your going to love it.
(thanks for the shout out about my post – that’s very sweet of you)
Olive Cooper
That step stool is perfect and just like that other one as you said. I love it and think of all the stuff you can march up the steps.
Tricia @ A Rosy Note
You’re right, that tool box will be great for Christmas. Good thinkin’.
fialka012
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Courtney ~ French Country Cottage
What great treasures!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!