Farmhouse Pulley and Bucket Planter

Summer annuals and outdoor herbs are pretty much finished for the winter months. So, I had these two galvanized buckets to put away. But, I was lucky to get this wonderful pulley from my husband and I just had to put it to use right away! 

Attaching the buckets could make an all season planter. 

All that is needed is the pulley, two buckets, and a rope to hang them. That's it! It's easy DIY and cute farmhouse style decor at the front entrance. 

The scrap rope I had was too light to look as aged as the rest of my materials. I dyed it in a black walnut bath that I reserved from my walnut shell project that you can see here. 

After staining the rope, I hung it to dry so I could handle it without staining my hands. 

Then, ran the rope through the pulley to attach the buckets to each side. 

Double knotting the rope to the bucket handles secured them onto the pulley. 

For the holiday season, I added some seasonal sprigs to add color to the front entrance.

What's great about this new fixture is how it can be decorated for every season. 

 I can already envision flowing buckets of flowers in the spring and summer. 

For now, I'll keep it decorated for Christmas. After that, maybe some twigs and pine cones for the rest of the winter months. 

This was so fast and easy to put together. 

I love how it's a warm welcome at our entry area.  Maybe another pulley gift is in the future. Adding one at the garden shed would be nice! 

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Vintage and Antique Style Gift Ideas Under $50

I discovered some more affordable "antique and vintage favorites" to share with you from Antique Farm House. Perfect for gift giving! With under the $50 range, these items can keep you within your budget. 

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AFH FOUND: VINTAGE EUROPEAN GRAIN SACK $34.50

Each vintage grain sack bears individual marks of use and history with linen about 100 years old. 

FRESH EGGS HOLDER $22.00

Fresh eggs are a farmhouse staple item and this Fresh Eggs Holder has spots for a half dozen eggs and a handle to transport them home.

ANTIQUED ROLLED COW WALL ART $34.00

This Antiqued Rolled Cow Wall Art is an impressive 41.75" x 31.5" with wood at the top and bottom and a rope hanger. 

PEWTER MAGNIFYING GLASS WITH RABBIT STAND $26.50

You'll never have to squint again when you have this Pewter Magnifying Glass With Rabbit Stand on your desk. 

DEER TOPPED GLASS BALL ORNAMENTS, SET OF 6 $40.00

The stately looking deer will peer proudly from the boughs of your tree, while the antiqued glass balls reflect all the twinkling holiday lights. 

SHEEP FAMILY, SET OF 3 $35.00

Add a bit of farmhouse style to your decor with these unique pieces that could easily pass as vintage farmhouse finds. 

ICE SKATE CONTAINER $20.00

Fill the container with plants, greenery, berries and more and enjoy the old time charm of these sparkling skates. 

VINTAGE STYLE NORTH POLE POST BOX $31.50

The rustic red finish and old time style make this mail box a unique Christmas decoration.

BROWN AND BLUE PLAID COTTON BLANKET $31.50

The cotton blanket has beautiful brown and blue colors and makes a great blanket to keep in the car to throw over your shoulders at the ball game, beach or boating. 

ENAMELWARE BREAD BOX $36.00

A enameled metal bin with black letters across the front and a lift lid bring memories of grandma's counter bread bin. 

CAST IRON STANDING HORSE $22.00

Whether or not you are a horse lover or dream of owning a gentleman farm, you will love this gentle horse statue on your shelf or desk. 

WOOD BOXES WITH HANDLES, SET OF 3 $26.00

Keep one by the door for mittens and hats, or in the bath for hand towels. These useful wood bins can set on the counter and is an artistic and unique expression of your vintage style. 

RUSTIC METAL 3 BUCKETS PLANTER $24.00

The distressed finish and old label adds a vintage garden style that will bring a fresh country feel.

CHIPPY WHITE METAL TRAYS, SET OF 3 $40.00

These elegant Chippy White Metal Trays, Set of 3 come in 3 sizes and will add some shabby chic to your decor.

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DIY Rustic Farmhouse Tray

It's time for another DIY Blogger Project Challenge!

After a few months off, we are back! Each month we create a different project based on a named material theme. This month, it's reclaimed wood. 

Having a long island in my kitchen, I thought how sweet it would be to have a pedestal tray... or tray table. It's a very simple project. And with a decreasing pile of pine from an old bookshelf in my stash, I snagged a 10"x 24" board to reclaim and got started.

I added two wrought iron drawer pulls and four ready made 6" legs as the main supplies. 

Not much to it!

I stained the legs. 
(Tip: Dip small legs like this into the can of stain and wipe off excess. It's super fast and doesn't miss any crevices.)

After the stain dried, I attached the legs through the top of the board with 3" wood screws. (It's rustic; I wasn't concerned with screw heads and the pine board was already stained.)

The long screws will ensure that the legs won't wobble. 

Then, I measured and marked where to drill holes for the drawer pulls (as tray handles). 

I attached the handles by screwing them from under the board. 

After the tray was put together, I distressed the entire tray by sanding high areas. Then, rubbed coconut oil into the wood. 

It doesn't get any easier than that, does it?!? It was like building from a kit! 

It blends in well on the farmhouse style island. 

It can be used as decor, 

an elevated food server, 

or as a carry tray.

I may even take it into the living room and use it as a lap tray on the sofa! 

Plenty of room for a tablet and a... snack! Cute bed tray too. 

It's a very simple and quick project. 

And, using reclaimed wood for something so functional is quite satisfying! 

Let's check out the reclaimed wood projects from the rest of the group! The upcycling options are endless!

Patina Paradise 

Redo It Yourself Inspirations

Little Brags 

The Rustic Boxwood 

Shelstring