Galvanized metal…sigh.
For some girls it’s diamonds or gold jewelry. For me it’s a gift of something made of galvanized metal that gets my heart beating.
I have always loved things that evoke a feeling of history. I like pieces that tell a story and in my home you will find galvanized metal in just about every room. The old watering can in my office reminds me of past gardeners. The galvanized cups hold pencils in the kitchen and the galvanized florist buckets corrals pussy willow next to the fireplace in the living room. Galvanized letters in my office spell out P-R-A-Y, reminding me of the best way to start the day.
As much as I love galvanized metal inside the home I love to use it in the garden as well. An old washtub is the perfect container…big enough to hold LOTS of plants. Buckets are vintage planters for herbs. Even left unplanted, something made of galvanized metal will give an instant sense of history to a garden. View more galvanized metal container garden ideas.
With my love (alright fixation) of anything galvanized, imagine my excitement to be heading to the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY this Friday. I am hoping to pick up lots of great unusual containers. I am renting a van, but am wondering if I should rent two?
I will be speaking on the main stage at 4PM. Stop by and say ‘hi’ if you are in the area.
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