A week or so ago I was rumaging through a flea market close to home and I discovered these adorable little birds.
As I'm picking them up and looking at them the vendor tells me he has no idea what they are for but it was my lucky day and he was clearing them out for half price.
On closer examination I saw the little flat pieces at the back and I thought to myself ... hm-m-m little pot feet. At that time another browser said they were for holding a hot casserole. Holding on tightly to the little birds (I think the other person was hoping to get them) I agreed but said I would use them to raise one of my flower pots off the ground.
It was such a gorgeous day today I just had to get outside and try them out.
Are you wondering what the price was? well, the set of three set me back fifty cents. I would of willing paid the full price of one dollar. As Alison commented, weren't they cheep? Now I can't wait to get some plants to put into the pot. I did see the pansies are out so I just might have to stop by my favourite garden store and purchase some. The temperature must of reached about 23 Celsius today. I spent the time filling the wheelbarrow with old leaves and twigs from the garden, getting out some of my garden decorations, setting up the birdbath, and of course some time relaxing in the garden chair just soaking up the sun. ©Crafty Gardener
Thanks for taking time to visit today. I hope you have time to say hi and leave a comment.
Hi Linda - what a great idea. They look right at home holding up the pot. I would have paid a buck for each of them - you got a real deal. Enjoy the weather!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda you were too lucky with this find. What a bargain and how cute! Just checked out your gazing balls, looking for your stepping stones(didn't find them). I like the balls and I've been planning doing much the same but with mirror bits. Then I found your teapots! You and I are going to enjoy each others blogs for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a deal! They are adorable and I have paid much more than that for ones that are only half as cute!
ReplyDeleteI would of paid a $1 each also Heather, and would love to find some more just like them.
ReplyDeleteMirror bits would be lovely on the mini gazing balls Helen. I did recently pick up some little mirror bits at the Dollar stores so will have to include them in the next one I do.
They are adorable aren't they Sheila, I'll be on the lookout for more once garage saling season comes around.
Thanks for visiting everyone.
Oh, I am jealous, jealous, jealous! I love your cute little birdie pot feet, I think you are right that is exactly what they were for. Lucky you, getting them so "cheep!"
ReplyDeleteHi Alison, can't believe I didn't pick up on the 'cheep' price, I'm always finding ways to play on words.
ReplyDeleteWhat a deal Linda. They are so cute too. Have a wonderful weekend.
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ReplyDeleteGreat find for the pot feet and so cute too. Surely the other lady was kidding about them holding a casserole dish? She's obviously not a gardener. :-)
Isn't it amazing to see everything so far ahead this year? I hope we're not going to have any surprises with spring being so lovely.
Have a Happy Easter.
Judith
Hi Judith, I'm really hoping there are no surprises in the weather in the next few weeks.
ReplyDeleteThose really are great pot feet. Why is it that when you find an awesome perfect something at a "cheep-cheep" price, you can't buy a whole bunch of them? At least you got 3!
ReplyDeleteLove the pot feet, Linda. You know what? In the Valley, a few miles away, it was sunny and very warm today, in the low 20s/high 60s. Here in my yard, the fog refused to leave, the wind was blowing southwest and blowing more fog in, and it was too chilly for me to work outside! How irksome is that? I gave up after about an hour. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, or happy spring, whichever you celebrate.
I have frogs as pot feet, but I just love the birds. Must keep my eyes open for birds. Have a great day!:)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to be able to get out into the garden again. I loved your little birdies. They look so sweet holding the base of the pot. Happy Easter. Valerie
ReplyDeleteHi Picket Fence, I sure do wish I could find more like them. I'll keep looking.
ReplyDeleteJodi, what a shame that the fog didn't lift for you. Perhaps our lovely weather from today will head your way tomorrow.
Frogs would be adorable pot feet too. I'll keep my eyes open for some of those.
It was a gorgeous day out and it was wonderful to be outside enjoying the garden.
I think you got a wonderful bargain! They look wonderful under the pot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find. I'm glad you found some time to enjoy the sunshine - as gardeners we sometimes focus too much on our projects and forget to relax and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWe heard about your weather this weekend here in BC and it's been downright nasty here! Great find on those pot feet and fantastic price too!
ReplyDeleteI'll be on the look out for more finds like that EG
ReplyDeleteGarden Lily, I've decided that this year I will take more "time to smell the roses" You are right we don't do it often enough
The weather has been gorgeous here Heather, hard to believe it is still the beginning of April.
those are super cute!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, Linda! A perfect decoration! Have a great day!
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