Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Antique Iron Beds


I admit it -I'm a hoarder- I hoarder of many things-beautiful, detailed iron beds is one of them. I have several beds sitting next to my smokehouse waiting for something-but what is it? I've seen people make benches, fences, and more out of these. But I like them just as beds-and I have a few more in the garage-someday I'll get an idea for these wonderful beds!

22 comments:

  1. Boxwood CottageJuly 27, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Oh lucky you! I would one as garden element and one as wall element they are so damn pretty!!!
    Sending you happy WW wishes from Germany
    Carola

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  2. One Cheap B*tchJuly 27, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Coming over from Faded Charm White Wednesday and so glad I did! Following you now! If there's one thing I'd be proud to admit hoarding, it's iron daybeds! Your's are fab!

    Jeanine

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  3. OliveJuly 27, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Oh goodness they are glorious. olive♥

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  4. oldgreymareJuly 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Well, how lucky are you! I don't think I could wait to use these. Room dividers, message boards, gates, I can think of so many uses, and I agree with my friend Carola, one would have to be used in the garden....

    Suzan

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  5. GretchenJuly 27, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Lucky you! You have gorgeous white beds in this post. Good luck with figuring out what you'd like to create with them.

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  6. Bella's Rose CottageJuly 27, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Hi Rebecca, It's not hoarding it's collecting:-) You never know when you will find the perfect home for them... better to store than not have!! I am looking for some to use for garden trellis, but I can't find any:-(
    Bella

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  7. AnonymousJuly 27, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    How lovely your white beds are! I, too, would enjoy just looking at them, but I'm sure you'll put them to good use...such great finds!

    Lynette

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  8. shannon i olsonJuly 27, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    well, I have an idea...you can give some to me. They are great...by the way what a cute pink Christmas.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 27, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Trust me, if I came across an iron bed that was affordable I would hoard them as well. Aren't they romantic? Marcia

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  10. Theresa PlasJuly 28, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    Wouldn't they be fun as a daybed in the garden???? So many possibilities!

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  11. Blue Ridge Altered ArtJuly 28, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    What a great collection to have. They are really a piece of art. I like the fence idea and they would also look great as a backdrop for a garden. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  12. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageJuly 28, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Wow!! They are super pretty ~ you can always put them up as beds in the garden and plant flowers in them. I did that with a small dolls bed (about 2 feet) but how cool would it look to have a full sized bed filled with flowers??? Pretty awesome.

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  13. Diann @ TheThrifty GrooveJuly 28, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Oh lucky you! I would love to find a couple of iron beds at thrifty prices! That one looks just beautiful!!

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  14. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJuly 28, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Ok I am finding a truck and coming to get one! They are fabulous!!

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  15. SandiJuly 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Those beds are gorgeous!! I think they would look great sitting beside my potting shed!! LOL
    Happy White Wednesday.
    Blessings~

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  16. Heaven's WalkJuly 28, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Ella Mae! I would buy them from you in a nano-second, girl! (sigh!) I've been looking for one for soooo long and they're nowhere to be found around here. You're so lucky to have these!

    Love your blog and am now happily following!

    xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

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  17. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsJuly 28, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    LOVE these!! :)

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  18. JulieJuly 28, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    woot! love the beds.. yes I have seen them used in gardens, hung on porches with pictures and planters, hung on a wall with collectibles and photos, and of course as beds and benches.
    Some people use one as the backboard, and cut another in half for sides as a Daybed..
    So many ideas...just got to imagine, yes?
    Thanks so much for visiting...and, yes my pooches are my favorite whites too, although they can cause a lot of tumbleweeds.... :-)

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  19. Gypsy FishJuly 28, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    I see you have keep-it-itis too! Well, I sure would have a major case of it if I had that bed hanging around...have a great night and thanks for stopping by.
    hugs
    Beth

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  20. Rust: Vintage Inspired DesignJuly 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Hang on to them until an idea comes to you....I always get so mad at myself when I get in to one of my "down size" moods and get rid of my great junk I don't know what to do with...and then an idea comes to me. These are beautiful!
    Happy WW1
    xojanis

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  21. RobynJuly 29, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    Those are SO versatile...I LOVE THEM!!!

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  22. remote control carsOctober 17, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    What a great collection you have. They are really a piece of art. The fence idea is good and they would also look great as a backdrop for a garden.

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