Found & Repurposed

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This is one of the items I picked up during my day of antiquing. It's a vintage Atlas parts washer. Some thought it was an old mop bucket..either way is good. If you know the exact original use for it give me a holler. I thought it would make the cutest drink stand. Just look at those adorable little wheels and chippy paint!

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 All it needed was a good cleaning by scraping off the loose paint and a giving it quick coat of clear spray sealer. Here's a stylist trick for you: before filling it with ice line the bottom with clear trash bags. The bags disappear when covered with the ice and it keeps the vintage piece more food safe.

What kind of vintage finds have you repurposed lately?

11 Responses to “Found & Repurposed”

  1. Monica

    A vintage train case I have turned into portable studio! It’s posted on my blog in this very moment, should you fancy to have a look!
    Your repurposed finds are great! And so are your pics and styling. It’s such a pleasure visiting you, Heather.
    Monica x.

  3. Debra

    What a great find. I love how you used it:) One of the things I found this weekend was an adorable chair that I will redo. (It’s on my blog)Have a great week, love your blog:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

  5. karla

    fab find!
    we will all be right over to join you for drinks on the patio 🙂
    ♥karla

  6. Megan

    Heather, I think this is my favorite item you’ve repurposed so far! I love it!!!! What are the chances I’ll find something similar for myself?! Oh well, my eyes are peeled now 🙂

  9. Lili

    I just love reading your blog Heather! The images are always so awesome. This was such a cool idea and I really enjoy hearing about your styling tips too. ~Lili

  11. Kim

    This would have been used in an automotive shop, or some type of machine shop — it would have had some type of industrial solvent running over small parts (metal) in the basket at the top of the piece, and running out through the bottom, then recirculating through a cleaning tank. The mechanic would place the grimy part in it and let the solvent carry away the crud instead of having to spend time digging the stuff out (basically, grease and grime caked into a thick sludge). I worked in a motorcycle dealership for years, and they had a large plastic one in the service department. The solvent was green, and it positively glowed! I’m sure it wasn’t the best thing to be around healthwise, lol.

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