I don't have pics at the moment but it is just a traditional colonial bench. Nanasaidso (love the name) : That really might work. It actually is still sturdy. I sit on it on occasion but the area where it is no guests would. I have a cafe table and chairs I mosaiced(sp) that I want to put where it is and I like the garden idea for the bench. I can see where nautical twine would make it to the point where if a guest sat on it I wouldn't worry. I was thinking I would cut the legs ways down and use top in the garden but now I am going to try the rope. I have a boat supply place not too far. I also have a friend who has a yacht....not to sound pretentious because I couldn't buy a canoe! I was thinking that they might have extra rope just hanging around..... You got me thinking....Bright nautical blue paint, rope and in a little field of wildflowers or poppy's (or is it poppies?) Thank you. When I get it done will definitely post a pic!

I wish my local ReStores were like yours! Here, they're very pricey. Your mirror would have been in the section for vintage and newer high-dollar items and would have been priced much higher than you got it for. About the only bargains are used sinks and kitchen cabinets. Glad you got a real find!

OMG, I can't wait to find one. I have to pick my battles with my DH. He is 32,000+ days old and still doesn't know what is junk and NOT junk. If I find one, I will surely need to get my brother to pick it up for me. He will have to put it in his basement for me to work on (that's why God made brothers). I already have a spot for it in our dining room. But that means I will have to put my china cabinet in the room off the dining room. And, that means the DH's ugly "Man" desk will have to go upstairs in our bedroom (another reason God made brothers). I have the same veggie strainer and rack (have glasses in it now, but that will change) as you have and a few more oldies but goodies that are crying out for this stove to show off. Yes show off!!! How did you paint the door and leave the wording? I love the color just the way it is, and agree with a touch of red such as potholders, pepper shakers or whatever. Did you paint the inside? Do you use it for storage such as pots or pans? Let the hunt begin. I will definitely post pictures--hopefully someday. Here is a link that might be useful: My blog

I knew what you meant annielu, and it is wonderful. Good job on the sled. How could you take orders? Do you have a supply of old sleds to paint? I would think they would be hard to find. Luvs