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17 years ago

OK, I am loosing it...thought today was Easter all week. So one of the freecycle ladies said no, that is next week and that I could come and pick up a big stack of magazines today. so on the way I see a 7th day church having a sale in the parking lot and I stop on way home.

I got this cart for $5. Need to get something to use for the bottom and top...maybe some kind of grid, not glass. It rolls and everything.

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You can tell we cut out our star jasmine big time...new neighbors do not like it tearing up their fence, tho they are nice and it needed to be trimmed...so I got at it big time last week. Rearranging that area with the brick cause GSs play basketball there.

And I got this glass and metal piece for $3. Wow. I was lucky today. Needs cleaning of course.

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I was so excited and still am. They are bowls. Just noticed top piece is probably missing. Oh well sure that something around here will match and fit, lol.

Comments (15)

  • 17 years ago

    Oh my favorite, wrought iron, that tea cart is exceptionally beautiful!

    I know that jasmine can get away from you!

    Sylvia

  • 17 years ago

    Lucky you is right!! That's a great cart! Maybe shelves from freezer or oven -might check at a place that sells used appliances to see if they have any cheap or maybe place that sells used store fixtures (potato chip rack used to be made from metal 1/8 in rods spaced 3/4 in apart , maybe a garage storage unit with grid to put things on could be cut down to fit- anyway that's all I can think og- oh, baker's cooling racks!! Hope you find something!! Paint it all same color & would be great moveable plant cart, potting bench with those built in containers on end for small tools. Love the glass thing too!Jan

  • 17 years ago

    Love the cart! You could also use MDF board and mosaic it for the cart. And what a steal at $5! The metal and glass thingy is pretty too.

  • 17 years ago

    Two months, your cart was a great find, but I really love the three tiered stand. That would be perfect to use as stacked plates for all the seasons. I found a very plain one some months back, but I like the shape and curves of your's much better. You had a good shopping day. So what kind of magazines did you get? I'm a craft and decorating magazine addict. Luvs

  • 17 years ago

    How fantastic for you!!! That cart is to die for!!! LOVE IT!!! Can't wait to see how you dress it up.

  • 17 years ago

    Like your cart. Lucky find. You will be able to do a lot of thing with it I'm sure.

  • 17 years ago

    WOW what great finds...Love that cart...

  • 17 years ago

    I'm in envy overload! I love those tea carts. I so want one. And only $5! Of course, I'd use mine for serving tea to myself, on the deck around a dancing fire. Can't wait to see what you so with yours. And love the tiered dessert holder. I'd have to use that for my crumpets & tea cakes.
    Vickie

  • 17 years ago

    What great finds! How about a fat round mini totem on top of the tiered thing?
    kathy

  • 17 years ago

    fun,fun stuff!

  • 17 years ago

    You ARE a lucky girl! Love the rolling cart! That will be so cute on your porch or patio this summer! Yay for you!

  • 17 years ago

    The cart looks very sturdy. I would talk to a countertop salesman and get two scrap pieces of granit cut to size. Then park it by the grill. Use the wine bottle holders for water spritz bottle, mustard, ketsup, or the center one could help support an umbrella. Hang utensils on the side with 'S hooks'. The bottom shelf could hold a small cooler or tub with ice and sodas. Instant summer entertainment 'Outdoor Kitchen a la carte'. susie

  • 17 years ago

    glad you enjoyed. Thanks for all the good ideas.
    luna, have never done mosaic but have been saving broken pots and plates. I do have a piece of plywood I could use and maybe even mdf. I could put some plant saucers on as part of the pattern to hold plants also....hmmm. I also have some wood slats from a bed (Ikea slats) and I could cut those and put in and the moisture/dirt would go thru. I may not repaint right now, let the weather get to it and help get off all the old paint first, lol.

    Jan I have several different racks I am gona try. I did get the vinyl covered ones for closets out and they are too long...would have to cut. Yes, the round pieces would hold tools of any kind, or cut flowers in vase. It would start looking like old flower market cart.

    Susie, granite would be great. But if I put it by the big old BBQ, then it would be my DDs and not mine, lol. But I can see an umbrella in one of the round holes or if I put a mosaic on top, leave a hole for an umbrella...yes, I like your ideas for it also.

    Kathy: a small totem or glass ball for the top would be great for the bowl rack. It is all curvy and has grape leaves on it. It almost looks homemade. Even the glass looks like it is blow by a hobbist maybe. But beautiful green tint.

    Luvs: me too. I got a couple of Country Living, lots of Sunsets, Better Homes and Gardens and others that I will glance at and give to DD to go thru....and some younger lady stylin books for DD. I will keep litte. I will take out or copy the good flower or deco stuff. If I do not take apart much I will take to dentist office. I keep some pages for stars and some for decopage. Now to use them some day, lol.

  • 17 years ago

    Very nice, let us know how you use that cute little cart!

    One idea would be to line with wire screen, then maybe a coconut liner, then dirt and plants. ~tenderlee

  • 17 years ago

    I especially like the cart. It would be SO cute filled with flowers.