Dressing up a Metal Basket for Thanksgiving

When you are in the biz of having a space at a Vintage or Flea Market it's just inevitable that you will end up with a few pieces that are a big head scratcher. Why did I spend real money on this? (even if it's just a few dollars) Will anyone else see any potential for this item? Do I just chuck it, or hang on to it until inspiration grabs me by the collar and forces me to make a little effort?

I considered taking a photo of this old metal flower basket as a "before", but it was just too blah. It has a green tint to it that borders on "mustard" and it's definitely seen better days...probably at a cemetery many years ago. It's been sitting in my garage, (first at the old house, and then here) and I look at it each Fall and think that I might give it a try, but then always get sidetracked.

the rust is interesting, though.

On our last shopping trip, my sister actually picked up a basket similar to this and considered it. (that one had a spider inside hitching a ride, so she quickly put it back down) OK, so someone else thought that one might be interesting. I could have just painted it, but ironically, it was the mottled color and rough patina that attracted me in the first place.

So I took a chance on this kinda, sorta ugly duckling and stuffed a few faux Fall foliage pieces inside with a white pumpkin and a couple of birdies. For extra interest I wound a piece of stray garland around the twisted metal handle. 

so now it's looking a little more interesting...

I guess when we are enamored with vintage pieces, we are taking a chance on something that may appeal to us, but others might not see the value in. But sometimes we're able to take something iffy to others, and work a little magic with it.

I usually end up here on the kitchen table for a photo, 

since the lighting is usually good.

I'm coming up with a plan for it for Thanksgiving,

and I'll share that soon.

Hope you're having a good week.

The temps have lowered and we're looking at High temps

 in the 40's by the end of the week!

brrrrrr.

xoxo,

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