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Today is ...you guessed it ... a rainy day. And on rainy days there is nothing better than throwing some logs into the fireplace.
Σήμερα είναι ... το μαντέψατε ... μια βροχερή ημέρα. Και τις βροχερές μέρες δεν υπάρχει τίποτα καλύτερο από ότι να ρίξουμε μερικά κούτσουρα στο τζάκι. 
But where do we store all these logs? I had an old basket that I used to store my logs in, next to the fireplace, however after a while it fell apart. Now I went searching for an alternative and I found an old container, I believe it was used as a wash tub 50 years ago. However it was in pretty bad shape. So it had to be cleaned up
Αλλά πού θα αποθηκεύσουμε όλα αυτά τα κούτσουρα; Είχα ένα παλιό καλάθι για την αποθήκευση κορμών δίπλα στο τζάκι, όμως μετά από λίγο κατέρρευσε. Έψαξα για μια εναλλακτική λύση και βρήκα ένα παλιό δοχείο, πιστεύω ότι χρησιμοποιήθηκε ως μια σκάφη πλυσίματος πριν από 50 χρόνια. Ωστόσο, ήταν σε πολύ κακή κατάσταση. 
I washed it, sanded it down and decided to stain it a walnut color.
Το έπλυνα, το έτριψα με γυαλόχαρτο και το έβαψα χρώμα καρυδιάς. 
After 2 coats of stain, it was well protected and it looked gorgeous, despite the many scratches and imperfections.
Μετά από 2 στρώσεις βαφής, ήταν καλά προστατευμένο και φαινόταν πανέμορφο, παρά τις πολλές γρατσουνιές και ατέλειες. 
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A much better storage solution than an old basket, don't you agree? That old wash tub cleaned up pretty well! Next step is to work on that fireplace!!
Μια πολύ καλύτερη λύση αποθήκευσης από ένα παλιό καλάθι, δεν συμφωνείτε; Το επόμενο βήμα είναι να εργαστούμε για αυτό το τζάκι !! 
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45 Comments
12/7/2015 05:53:13 pm
Mary, you always amaze me with your upcycles. It looks beautiful!
Mary
12/8/2015 12:54:29 pm
Jas, it is very sturdy and that's what I was looking for really. Baskets would not hold the wood, and I didn't want to put metal containers there.
Mary
12/8/2015 12:56:25 pm
Leanne I found this at the farm under a pile of dirt. It was big and sturdy and those were the requirements. Now that it's all cleaned up and pretty I can keep it at home and store the wood. Wood is much warmer than metal... but you never know. 12/7/2015 09:49:15 pm
What a beautiful piece of furniture. You did the very best thing with this and it looks so much better after your loving care. Thanks for sharing with us at the Over the Moon Link Party.
Mary
12/8/2015 12:57:48 pm
Thank you Sandy. It's always a pleasure to visit new blogers at parties. And I'm so glad I discovered yours. 12/8/2015 10:32:50 am
Agreed! It looks beautiful and is perfect for logs Mary! The natural stain brings out the imperfections of the wood, which I really like!
Mary
12/8/2015 01:02:21 pm
I actually chanced upon the stain. I'm really happy with the way it turned out and now it sits next to my fireplace which I use a lot in the winter. It's not cold but there is a lot of humidity in the air that cuts to the bones.
Mary
12/9/2015 06:17:15 pm
Laurie this really was a trash to treasure situation. The amount of mud on it was unbelievable.
Mary
12/9/2015 06:18:10 pm
This is definitely old Lindsay, I just had to bring out the beauty in it.
Mary
12/11/2015 12:41:21 pm
Thanks Heather, you would not have recognized it with all of that mud that was on it before.
Mary
12/12/2015 05:09:05 pm
It's part of the family now Uwe. Thanks for stopping by 12/11/2015 04:39:45 pm
This is such a treasure! Your basement is a treasure trove! I love the old rustic texture of the wood, it's gorgeous once you stained it! I'm glad you found a use for it, it's too cool not to be used!!!
Mary
12/12/2015 05:17:25 pm
I agree, when I found it it was covered in mud. There was no way I could have seen the beautiful waves of the wood underneath. Now it proudly sits next to my fireplace. 12/11/2015 09:03:08 pm
Mary, You are so creative and talented. The old wash tub is beautiful. I expect you find many ways to showcase it. Great recycle.
Mary
12/12/2015 05:26:49 pm
Debra because it's so rugged and sturdy, I'm using it to store the wood for the fireplace for now. 12/11/2015 09:19:50 pm
Mary, you are the thrifty upcycle queen! Looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Mary
12/12/2015 05:28:06 pm
Thanks Cecilia. I can't bear to throw anything out without at least first trying to salvage it. Thanks for your visit. 12/15/2015 05:41:01 pm
Pinning to our Vintage Charm Features & Favorites!
Mary
12/12/2015 05:33:30 pm
Yes it does Michelle. I love this old thing, so very sturdy!! ANd it has to be at least 50 years old.
Mary
12/15/2015 06:33:48 pm
Pili, I had to search under a pile of mud to save this por thing. It's a miracle it d haden't disintergrated. 12/13/2015 11:31:19 pm
Wonderful farmhouse piece Mary. It is amazing that it is in such fine condition after all these years. I am so happy that you found it, restored it and recycled it to a use that is making you happy.
Mary
12/15/2015 06:35:39 pm
I've only come to appreiate the value and beauty of these old things as I work on them lately. Audrey this really was a find. 12/14/2015 02:24:05 am
I really love how you upcycled this! It's crazy what a little elbow grease can do....thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesday! I always love a good rainy day DIY project ;)
Mary
12/15/2015 06:38:15 pm
Elbow great and lots of water to get that mud off. I'm so happy with how it turned out. 12/15/2015 07:33:08 am
Hi Mary,
Mary
12/15/2015 06:39:37 pm
Yes AJ, from my kitchen window. So I don't get bored when I'm washin the dishes. I like to get up in the morning and watch the sun come up, it is spectacular! 12/15/2015 12:34:34 pm
Mary, that washtub is absolutely beautiful. You did a fantastic job restoring it to its original glory and it looks great as a wood holder. I hope you are having a great week and take care, Tara
Mary
12/15/2015 06:41:00 pm
Thanks Tara. I was so happy to be able to rescue it from years of dirt and mud! Now it sits happily by the fireplace. Take care.
Sarah
12/26/2017 02:18:53 pm
This is a beautiful way to store logs, it was meant to be.
Mary
12/27/2017 07:47:54 pm
It certainly was thanks Sarah!! 12/27/2017 09:17:17 am
Looks like a great way to store your wood. It's such a neat looking tub, and it cleaned up really well. Turned out really pretty!
Mary
12/27/2017 07:49:27 pm
Thank goodness Linda. It was a real hot mess before, full of dirt and cobwebs. 1/2/2018 04:28:33 pm
If you ever decide you need to get rid of that "washtub" I know a girl in Alabama that is drooling over it...
Mary
1/5/2018 10:02:25 am
Nikki that thing is so heavy it is worth its weight in gold. That is also why its perfect for the heavy pieces of wood.
Thank you for linking up at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week and throughout 2017. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all your projects and hope you’ll continue to share your awesomeness with us in 2018.
Mary
1/5/2018 10:03:40 am
Thank you so much Kerryanne. It is always a pleasure visiting your beautiful blog. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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