On Friday I decided I deserved a little retail therapy after having dental work done on Thursday. So I got my shower and dressed, hopped in my car, and headed to an antique mall. I wasn't looking for anything specific, but was keeping my eye out maybe for something that would work with upcoming fall decorating.
I was going to wait and share it when I use it in an upcoming fall tour, but I couldn't wait!
When I first spied this in a booth I had no idea what it was until I studied it some more.
It has this galvanized body and a canvas bag and these cool straps.
It's a super cool fruit picking bucket and I can't wait to use it in my fall decor.
Some of the lettering has worn off, but it reads:
HANDY PICKING BUCKET
FRUIT
PICKING EQUIP. CO.
LAWRENCE, MICH
My first time seeing one of these and I'm sure you may see it more than once this fall.
That find certainly is super cool!...I have never seen anything like this...truly amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty cool find Kim!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great score and I know you will have fun styling it for the fall. Jane
ReplyDeleteThis is a pretty fabulous find!! Perfect for fall decorating.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
What a cool piece! I am looking forward to seeing how you display it!
ReplyDeleteGreat find....Can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteGreat find Kim-I think I have the same cement bench as you!
ReplyDeleteSu-weet!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love that! I've never seen one with a galvanized body, and anything with graphics hooks me every time! Great find! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteCindy
Edith & Evelyn Vintage
What a great find! Bet you stopped dead in your tracks! You've got great taste and a good eye for awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is cool!
ReplyDeleteLove it. What a unique piece.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool, Kim! Last week I saw an apple picker tool at a local shop, but couldn't think of how I would use it in decor! This bucket perfect for fall! Can't wait to see what you do with it!!
ReplyDeleteOh full of hydrangeas right now. Then full of apples, and then sunflowers, then Holly boughs...oh how great a find. I would have gotten it just because I live in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteThat's really awesome! I've seen fruit baskets but not like that - Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Are you wearing it around the house now? LOL
ReplyDeleteSuper cool find Kim...it's perfect for Fall!
ReplyDeleteWith the strap, it might be easy to hang from your door like a wreath.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find and it is perfect for fall. I have seen the ones that were just bags, but never one like this. Have a great day Kim.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!! Great find, Kim...
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Kim...it is a thing of beauty! Great find!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely cool as decor and of course for Fall picking too! ;-)
ReplyDeleteawesome find, Kim, just perfect for Fall. I totally love it!!
ReplyDeleteThat's very cool! You have many possibilities with that one:) Great find for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat is super cool, I've never seen one of those either. I hate dental visits too and must remember to make a special day out of it next time and visit a antique place to cheer me up ~ great idea girl!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool little find Kim! I love it. Would even look cute on the front door filled with Fall goodies.
ReplyDeleteWow Kim this is an awesome apple picking bucket. It looks in great shape. I cannot wait to see what you do with it for fall. I have a dentist appt. tomorrow ughhh! I think I need an apple pickers bucket too lol!
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Kris
Kim, that is a great find! I will be looking forward to see how you will use it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece! I grew up near Lawrence, MI (the area is called Heart of the Fruit Belt), and I've never seen one of these. Congratulations on a most unusual find!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is the best find ever! It's going to be so much fun to use for fall decorating. I'm already looking forward to those posts!
ReplyDeleteJudy
judypimperl.blogspot.ccom
How totally cool....I love it! What a neat find, I have never seen one!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great piece and you will surely have fun using it.
ReplyDeleteNow that is really neat! Can't wait to see all the ways you use it! I am sure you will fill it with apples:):)
ReplyDeleteGreat find Kim!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a great score! I've never seen one of those while out shopping. I know it will look great for Fall and even Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was that you always find cool stuff so how could this be the "coolest ever". But, I must admit, this is totally cool.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see all the different ways you will use it.
Great find Kim! It looks perfect for a Fall vignette. I was thinking I could use one of those next year for the mini orchard we planted at the mountain cottage a couple of seasons ago. Next year we plan on having a lot of fruit!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great find, Kim. I guessed what it was before I read the side. It will be an unusual and interestingly cute fall decoration. Can't wait to see how you use it..Happy Tuesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteRetail therapy works for me every time! Love the basket. Great find.
ReplyDeleteI had never seen one before!
ReplyDeleteI just bought one of these, love st first sight!!
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