Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today's vintage find makes the perfect hanging basket for these coral impatiens...
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...and there is nothing I like better than repurposing one of my thrifted treasures for the garden! This rustic metal basket is collapsible and was originally used for gathering eggs.
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As soon as I picked it up, I knew it would make a unique hanging basket. I spread moss in the very bottom. Next I added a coco liner to hold the flowers...
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...and found a shady spot for my "new" basket of impatiens!
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Until next time, happy hunting!
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MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:
Cute idea Cecilia ... will be interesting to see how quickly they grow out through the top opening.
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Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Such an awesome idea. Cecilia you are so clever. Have a great weekend. Jo
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great find and perfect for some hanging flowers. Thank you for sharing at VIParty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find and such a great use of it.
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ReplyDeleteOh Cecilia, what a charming idea! Thank you so much for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute! I adore unusual containers in the garden. You hit it out of the ball park with this one Cecilia!
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Jann
Ceclia
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet planter that vintage egg basket makes!
thanks for linking up and linking back to Catch as Catch Can--catching you!
gail
Thank you for coming to the party with us. Your contributions are always wonderful. Pinned! I'm a sucker for vertical gardening so I adore your contribution here. Fun! Will you come party with us again later today/tomorrow?! Have a great weekend, Rose, FineCraftGuild, organizer of SHARE IT!
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