When I saw a rusty old grater at my favourite junque store, it didn’t take me but two seconds to scoop it up and tuck it under my arm. If anyone else was looking at it, they were going to have to fight me for it…
The tag suggested that it could be used as a candle holder, and yes, that would work, but I had other plans. The globe thistles (echinops) that I had harvested from my garden and were drying in our basement were crying out for a home.
I knew instinctively that the rustic style and greyish tones would be the perfect complement to these quirky, spiky flowers.
I was quite surprised at the top of it. What would this grid have been used for?
Well, no matter. I saw the perfect flower frog! What a treasure!!
I donned my (thickest) garden gloves, stripped away most of the very prickly leaves, trimmed the stems, and stuck them into the grid. I put the tallest stems in the middle, and the shorter ones at the edges. Piece of cake.
I love it when a project comes together so easily. I couldn’t wait to post until Friday so here it is today…
Have a wonderful Thursday! and see you tomorrow!
Party Junk at Funky Junk Interiors
Great idea! Careful handling it though.
a perfect stem holder! awesome find!
That is wonderful! I have never seen a round grater before – love it! As for the “frog” perhaps it was used to cut fries?
Thank you, Carol! I was wondering the same thing, and it would make sense!
Carol is right. This is the side to cut French fries, carrot sticks, etc. Aren’t the old kitchen gadgets wonderful!
Gorgeous the colours complement each other.
What a great find and idea – I’ve never seen anything like this before!
A beautiful example of repurposing a cast-off. Ever so clever you are!
So very cool! I’ve never seen a globe thistle. I love this!
Guess you just made something into another for sure. It does look somewhat like a flower frog for sure. An and attractive one at that. Good find Barb
Hi Barb…seriously adorable. I’m filing this away for when I go to the Vintage Faire.
A wonderful Friday find! How creative and the perfect flower for this. Love that roll of ribbon too!
yes, that is pretty perfect!
Stunning!
Really neat!
Coming from Diana Rambles Pin Party. Pinning. Love your mantra. I love doing new things, learning new things. Linda
What a great find! The colors go together wonderfully. I’m going to keep an eye out for one of those graters at the next flea market!
Hi Barb, your creativity is so inspiring – this is absolutely lovely! A great idea …. and your Photos are so beautifully composed – the ribbons are very pretty as well.
Oh am I in love with these colors, and the find! Beautiful and such a nice “wintery” mix.
Wow! What a great find and idea! Way to be resourceful ~ and the photos you took are marvelous!
What a great find! I think Donna over at Funky Junk would have wrestled you for that one! Catching up today on comments ~ love that sunset photo and how you made an imperfect table look beautiful. Happy weekend.
So Beautiful composition of flowers, and inspiring!
Barb, your photography is just OUT of this world. I’m sorry it took me so long to clue in. :) I know who you are… I know your wreaths a mile away. Girl, it’s time you get featured. And this sifter flower vase did it for me. I Love That Junk and various other places around the land will be catching a glimpse of this beauty! Thanks for linking up!
Donna, I’m overwhelmed! I woke up this morning to more followers on fb than I thought I would see in a lifetime! I am so grateful – your feature has given me the break I was looking for. You’re influence is magical, and you’re an angel for sharing your success! Thank you so much!!
I’ve been working hard on my photography, and it has really evolved since I started my blog. I’m thrilled that you like it!
Just beautiful! Your photos are simply amazing.
I love repurposing kitchen items… and Donna is right your pictures are awesome!
Susan
Very interesting! I have never seen such a use for a grater. You are so creative. :)
Many Blessings to you!!!
Babette
What a fantastic find with that grate in the top! So perfect for a vase and it looks lovely!
How perfect is that grater?? I’m in LOVE with it! What a find!! Enjoy your photo’s on IG and thought I’d take a peek at your blog! Can’t wait to spend some time reading your previous posts! Thank you for sharing! :)
I’m incredibly envious of your grater! I collect vintage graters and have never seen one like this! Just love it!
The top was to cut French fries,but it is a great idea for a built in frog.
The to was use for cutting French fries. But it makes for a great built in frog.
This is such a wonderful idea. Your ‘treasure’ is perfect as a vase and I love your ‘thistles’. The colors are amazing!
Thanks for the inspiration,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
scrolling through and saw this round grater. I have my grandmothers and that is what they used the top for (french fries) great idea, I love it!
Fabulous idea, over here in the UK, I don’t think I would find such a similiar item, but if ever I do, I shall know exactly what to do with it! Love it!