Bling your watering can!

I spent today volunteering for St Raphael's John of God's annual fete in Celbridge County Kildare. It will be on on 6th July and I will be on one of the stalls that day.

But today it was sorting day..... Which means we were sorting out the donations left in by the public.

So - of course, I found treasure while I was sorting...lots of it. But this is probably my favourite...An old watering can, painted dark green and then decorated with pictures from magazines pasted on and varnished over. It's a bit bockety and battered but this only adds to it's rustic charm! I couldn't even wait to clean it up before taking a pic of it for you!                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What else did I find? Well.....an old fibreglass roses tray....

...a vintage doll and dish for Angie at The Old Schoolhouse, a leprechaun for Debby at Sanity-no longer an Option. A cottage plaque for Kimme at Irish Cottage Dreams (to help fuel the dream) and..and andand...more vintage treasures. It was really hard work sorting all day but great fun. They are a really lovely bunch of ladies (and Kevin) who do wonderful work for St. Raphael's centre for special needs people......and I am going back with Angie in tow next Monday!  

Also I am going to Leitrim with Angie for the weekend so will be missing for a few days. Check back soon for more details of goodies as yet to be found.

 

Comments

[kimme @ irish cottage dreams]

Fantastic!! Isn't it fun to find
treasures.
Keep up the good work :)

Hugs~kimme

[Colleen]

Sounds like treasure just in waiting for you to rescue them! Have a wonderful time and hurry back - we do miss you when you're gone!
Colleen

[Mary]

Ok, i'm heading to Utah for shopping with Colleen then I'm heading to Ireland for shopping with you. Between you and Colleen I can shop till I drop! What fun we would have.
I'm happy to hear Angie's nephew is doing better. I'll continue to keep him in my prayers. See you in blogland soon.
mary

[sharie]

Lovely watering can. It will just suit your cottage garden.

[carrie]

Treasures indeed! I love browsing through old items because you never know what you may find. I love old linens, old pictures of children with animals, and old plates of sorts...