Curbside

16 years ago

I saw this metal stool in the garbage yesterday, but was with hubby so we didnt stop. Today I got my hair done for a wedding and had to cruise by. There it was in all its glory still by the road. I parked my car, threw it in the backseat and started to go when I spyed the greatest watering can. Of course I stopped again, put on the blinkers and grabbed it. I love this watering can. The stool is great too, but this really made my day.

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luna_llena_feliz
16 years ago
Lucky girl! The step stool is a great color and would look awesome with potted plants on each step in the garden. But I agree, your watering can is wonderful! You did good!
grandmathyme
16 years ago
Great catch! The watering can is very unique...it'll be a great addition to your garden!

I wish people put things curbside around here! They rarely EVER do!
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luna_llena_feliz
16 years ago
Grandmathyme, check out the dumpsters near apartment buildings. For some reason renters throw out so many things that are still in great shape (I should know, I have grabbed more things than I care to mention in my neighbor's garbage lol). The only problem is, they seldom throw out outdoor things ... although I have seen a lot of wooden chairs that would make good planters or those plastic lawn chairs that were still in good shape. You might find an occasional bowling ball or other household item that can be repurposed into garden junk.
goldenpond
16 years ago
Really retro!
sunnyca_gw
16 years ago
Stool will look good most anywhere,love the color!! Wonderful watering can!! You had a great curb-shopping day!! Enjoy it, don't get that lucky very often! Jan
jeannespines
16 years ago
OMgosh, sam, I'm glad the stool was still there! Great find! And that watering can is terrific! Lucky you...great recycling! TFS! Jeanne S.
concretenprimroses
16 years ago
Great finds! I have a stool like that from my grandmother. The watering can is awesome.
Kathy
Marlene Kindred
16 years ago
Wowee! You made two terrific scores! Lucky, lucky you! Love them both!
excessfroufrou
16 years ago
I'm glad you went back by and I am amazed it was still there. Those are both adorable, I love the blue on the stool. I cleaned out my storage shed this weekend and put out an old smoker and a lamp and they were gone in about an hour. DH couldn't belive I was putting something out, when just last Friday I brought home a wind turbine from the curb.
Frou
kathi_mdgd
16 years ago
Great haul,love the watering can.You did good!!!!!!
Kathi
joannpalmyra
16 years ago
Oh wow, Sam I am absolutely green with envy! I love the old 50's step stool (would look great in my retro 50s pink & aqua kitchen) and I adore that watering can! I've been collecting watering cans of all shapes and sizes for 15 years, and started my collection of large metal vintage cans 2 years ago. I've found just 3 so far, all the same boring old shape. lol.
Finds like that are amazing and fun. Good for you. :)
~JoAnn
amerique2
16 years ago
You really hit the jackpot! I can't walk down the street or alley without seeing something I need to drag home. Only problem is storing all my finds until I use them. My front porch is overflowing!
socalliegal
16 years ago
Ecellent finds! I love both retro items and they actually look good together? Is it actually a step stool? My mom has one kinda like that, it has a back and turns into a step stool, but is is the 70's version.

Oh a 50's pink and aqua kitchen...so nice!
socalliegal
16 years ago
....oh just wanted to add, where I live is a bunch of rental and regular housing mixed together, over the years one trash dumpster behind some apartments in the alley behind me have wielded tons of good items....I am often amazed that people do not take things to the Thrift shop. But then again, I would not have won so many items from furniture to my favorite dutch oven that way...when I move...am still going to cruise my old alley...LOL ;-)