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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

RE-PURPOSED VINTAGE POTTING SINKS in the GARDEN

SPRING is taking its good ole' time getting here in southern Ohio, but I am getting the "bug" to start doing some gardening work and prep here at the new homestead.  One of the things, I have been working on is VINTAGE POTTING SINKS.
Now this VINTAGE SINK sits on an ANTIQUE SINGER sewing  base.  This is mine (this pic is from other house) and it now sits on the front porch of the new place. (still can't download NEW pics!...SORRY)


I found this VINTAGE SINK a few years ago at Kellys Island for $3.00.  (before cleaned up),  My hubby built a "rough" base for it, but I haven't done anything else with it except paint the base white.  It is now sitting at the side of the GARDEN SHED (at new home).





I know these are "rough" pics but here is another VINTAGE cast-iron sink I found in a basement of an estate sale.  This is marked "HOOSIER"!  Very Unique.  Hubby put this one on an old table base for now.  So I have been looking on "pinterest" for ideas to turn these VINTAGE SINKS into something special for the GARDEN.......Here are a few pics from "pinterest".   Now some of these are very detailed, which I love but, mine would be more "simple".  Tell me what you think!



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                     LOVE the APRON idea!  Very SWEET and SIMPLE!



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                    LOVE the table base on this...........this sink is like mine


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More detail.......but this is outstanding!  I actually had a sink just like this and sold it to a lady



                                         


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Same sink but with awning and chalkboard.................



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This VINTAGE CORNER SINK is special!!  You don't see many of them and I think this was creative!!


Well, I would love to give you pics of the sinks when I'm finished.  Hubby and I are doing a lot of yard work right now but the weather is all over the place!
I still don't understand why my computer will not download new pics from my camera, but I am going to have someone look at this problem.  Anyway, have a WONDERFUL and BLESSED week!     Roxie

23 comments:

  1. Oh Roxie ..

    I'm in love with that sink you found in the basement of the estate Sale ..I have never seen one with a round side like that one ..now that's character ..

    I love the old sinks planted and I think you did awesome with the corner sink ..I have 3 corner sinks that I have yet to do anything with so I'll keep your idea as an inspiration ..

    Hope you get your camera and compute in sink soon ..I know the frustrations of dealing with electronics sometimes it's overwhelming.

    Happy Spring ..Sara

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    1. Thanks for the compliment Sara on the corner sink...wish I could claim that one, but it's from pinterest... But that will give you a fabulous idea!

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  2. Love, love this post! We have an big old sink here in the Little House, longer than the one you show with the aprons under. I have been meaning to make a skirt for it, but haven't gotten around to finding a rod suitable for it. The aprons are an excellent idea and one I am going to take and run with..yeah! I only wear full aprons so I have passed up many darling half ones, not anymore, the hunt is now on!

    Looking forward to seeing how you 'pot' up your great sink. xo

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    1. Hey Sherri! I'm glad you love this post! I *envy* your extra large farm sink you have *(not sinfully)*LOL!! I thought the apron idea was DARLING too!! Oh, I can't wait to see what aprons you decorate that farm sink with! I know, it will look adorable-gorgeous!! HAPPY HUNTING!

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    2. Thanks Roxie, I will most certainly show off the sink when I'm done. Thanks for this great post, so full of many ideas! xo

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  3. Dear Roxie - sounds like you are keeping busy. What wonderful ideas for old sinks. Your creativity knows no bounds. Hope you can get your camera and computer coordinated...anxious to see your new homestead!! Have a wonderful day friend.

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  4. Oh I love this post they are fantastic ideas and it brought back memories of a pump and the same sink in my kitchen when I grew up. I can see my Mom pumping the pump. Oh I love this post. I am going to watch for these sinks. Great ideas. B

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  5. You have such great ideas when you find these lovely vintage pieces Roxie, I would never think to put a sink in the garden, but somehow it just works and looks lovely! :-)

    Vanessa x
    www.vanessaeves.com

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  6. Afternoon Roxie, love that idea and your sink is fantastic......such great pictures one finds on Pinterest, I'm hooked, Blessings Francine.

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  7. Hi Roxie, these are all great sinks and they really inspire us to look beyond the junk. It is so easy to walk right by a great find, until you have seen what someone else has done with a similar item. Thanks for all the fabulous ideas :)
    You're the best!
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  8. Gorgeous potting sinks! Love the ones with the pump on the side, sooo cute!
    Loved them all.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  9. Roxie I love your sinks and all your Pinterest ideas!
    Can't wait to see what all you decide on! Love your style!!!

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  10. Love all the old sinks that you shared in this post. I would love to have one in my yard...the only problem is that lately anything I have out in the yard has been taken over night. We've lived here for 20 years and never had this problem until this past Fall and Winter. So now I have nothing outside on my porch or in my yard.
    Hope you computer and camera became friends again soon.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  11. Hi Roxie, your picture problem sure sounds frustrating. Can't wait to see pics of the new place. Your sinks are all adorable. I want a potting bench this year! Jean

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  12. Roxie,
    Thanks for sharing all these beautiful old vintage sinks in the garden. I would love to find a cutie for my garden. I have been on the hunt.
    Kris

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  13. Oh, aren't computers frustrating sometimes?! I think your sink (and base) are stunning! Can't wait to see more pics :)
    Susan

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  14. Wow Roxie! These old sinks are really fun.I love the variety of different looks. :) It would be fun to actually use one as a bird bath, don't you think?! Hugs dear!

    Debra@stylewisebydebra.com

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  15. Roxie, I've never seen old sinks used like that where I live. These are incredible ideas. I'm going to look twice at the next estate sale. I really like the sink with all of the metal pails and containers, also the white sink with white base and white window behind it -- beautiful!

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  16. Hi Roxie, The vintage sinks are great! I have one for my butler pantry! I am looking for another for my powder bath right now! They have so much charm I just love them! Have fun with yours! Great score on those sinks!!!
    Happy First of May!
    xo,
    Gail
    http://www.casualloveselegance.blogspot.com

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  17. Hi Roxie!! Oh, vintage sinks are so lovely and the sweetest with flowers in them!! Have fun with your new one! xo Heather

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  18. Hmmm...this post and photos have me thinking that I just may have to have a sink myself! These are really cool ideas. I hope to build a little potting shed/cottage and a sink would fit right into the decor. Thanks for sharing.
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  19. We live in Idaho and have been searching for a sink like the one in the 2nd picture (bought at Kelly Landing). Do you have a source for vintage sinks or do you just happen upon them? It would be worth it to even have one shipped here if we could find it :)

    Thanks
    Ronda Seward

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