Tuesday, August 24, 2010

My Metal Grate Collection

This one is my favorite-see the aqua paint coming thru and all the pretty scrolls! This is my latest acquistion-I think it looks like mission style?

I love the gothic arches on this one! This is a little more plain!


I'm not sure what style or time period this one if from-I have two of these though.


Well, I don't know why I collect these-I guess I just love the details!


For more great whites:
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

30 comments:

  1. ErinAugust 24, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Love these Rebecca, and I can totally see why you love them! Great shapes, details and love the chippiness!

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  2. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 24, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    These are a wonderful collection, perfect chippiness factor! The gothic one is my fave,
    xo,
    Debra

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  3. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonAugust 24, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Love them Rebecca! Just purchased a couple myself. I love the feminine lines to the grates, perfect for a boudoir I think, at least that's where one of mine is heading. Happy WW!
    ~Tracie

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  4. Nice and Easy AntiquesAugust 24, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    You collect them because of the yummy, rusty, old patina that just loves me crazy...LOVE them!!!

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  5. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageAugust 24, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    They just have the right combination of yummy white and rusty crustiness ~ lets not forget the pattern and texture ~ I totally get it. Now if only you knew what to do with them;)

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  6. oldgreymareAugust 24, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    What a great collection and so unique!

    Suzan

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  7. lazyclickAugust 24, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Great collection.

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  8. clustresAugust 24, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Great, great, great grates!

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  9. MaryAugust 25, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    Love your grate collection~ the top one is my fav too...I love when the top coat chips away just enough for the underlying color to show thru! Your second one seems art deco-inspired to me :-)

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  10. whimagesAugust 25, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    These are AWESOME! I have a great friend who has a collection of them and she has them on the wall of steps going into her finished basement...they look fabulous! I'm your newest follower!

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  11. MonicaAugust 25, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    WOW!! So many creative uses for those! Love their rusty charm.
    Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a note.
    Happy WW,
    Monica.

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  12. SuzanneAugust 25, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    How beautiful are these treasures! I agree with Monica...you are so creative. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  13. PCovi August 25, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    I want some!!!! (read this in a whiny voice :)

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  14. VirginiaAugust 25, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Wonderful collection...I love the rusty old patina.
    Blessings,
    Virginia

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  15. AnonymousAugust 25, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Oh my... look at all that chippy goodness!! Your metal grates are gorgeous! What a beautiful wall display they would make! How do you use them?
    Happy WW!
    ~ Jo :)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 25, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    P.S. This is my second visit to your blog, and I'm lovin' what I see! I'm a happy new follower. :)

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  17. Sandi~A Cottage MuseAugust 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Love these! Perfectly chippy and rusty!

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  18. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydAugust 25, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    What a Beautiful Collection ~ Treasured Wall Art in the making.....

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  19. Lori LynnAugust 25, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Those are fabu grates! I have a couple myself, but they are not painted.hmmmm idea!

    ♥´¨)
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    (¸.•´ (¸.•´♥ Lori Lynn ♥

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  20. JulieAugust 25, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Love the grates. I like the arches best. I like metalwork for art display! Thanks so much for sharing the beauty. Thanks for stopping by today. :-)

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  21. A Whole Lotta MagicAugust 25, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful things; how lucky!

    Sue
    xo

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  22. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsAugust 25, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    OH Rebecca... I'm jealous!! I love your collection! They have such great lines... very cool! Happy WW!

    Kendra

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  23. PollyAugust 25, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Hi Rebecca! Thanks for stopping by Sassafras Stuff today! It is nice to connect with you! Love this chippy white collection! Great patina!

    Have a great week!

    xo

    Polly

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  24. Tracy F.August 25, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    What a wonderful collection. Each one is so different and yet all are beautiful in their own way. Love all the scrolls and curlicues, and that divine chippy paint!

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  25. Faye August 25, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    The metal grates are awesome!!! That's the kind of things I like to find. Thanks for showing them!

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  26. AmishaAugust 25, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Very, very fun? now will you repaint them or just throw some colors and still have a distressed look or leave them as is?

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  27. UnknownAugust 25, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Love...LOVE the old gates!!!! Thanks for stopping by the Rusty Plum and thanks for your comment! I agree with you regarding the mirror!! It is fabulous, isn't it!!!! Can't wait to paint it white, but have been on vacation...now that I am back I have tons of projects to get to! Oh, and by the way, I love your Barn Gathering picture, also! Very clever!

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  28. Betty JoAugust 26, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    Awesome designs and textures. Love the shabby chippiness of them. How do you use them?

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  29. Barbara JeanAugust 30, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    LOVE these!!!
    all of them!!

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  30. Mikey FullerSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    They're Grrrrrrrrate! LOL I love shabby, crusty, cast-off items! They can be re-purposed so many ways! I'm so glad you stopped by my Shabby French Cottage! I'm sure you noticed how much I like pink, too!

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