Decorating with an Antique Galvanized Chicken Feeder and a Summer Dining Room

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OK, so you all probably think I have gone crazy! Decorating with a Chicken Feeder?

A few weeks back, Doug and I visited his Dad, and family to “go thru” the barns and choose what we wanted to keep, as the farm has sold. Let me tell you! I was like a kid in a candy store! And when I saw this Antique Galvanized Chicken Feeder, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. And believe it or not…I didn’t even have to fight any of the family members away. Doug’s sister said to me “you are gonna do WHAT with it?” Ha, yup, make a Plate Rack!

Among many other great finds, which I’ll be sharing very soon. We loaded up the Chicken Feeder and headed for home. With just a little washing, it was ready to display my favorite plates. I just love how the old Antique stuff, doesn’t even need much attention. The junkier the better as far as I’m concerned. The metal picnic basket is new (to me) too!

And since I’m sharing some new decorations in the Dining Room, I thought I would also share my Hoosier cabinet, all ready for Summer.

I used an old Coleman cooler, a picnic basket and picnic accessories on top. I loved how my Angel collection looked, all grouped together, so I left them. And added a large vase with fresh ivy, which I think adds a little softness to the Hoosier. Plus, it’s always good to bring the outside in.

On the window ledge, above the Buffet and the new “Plate Rack,” I have some Aqua Mason Jars. I have 3 filled with candles, and added another Star Garland, like the one I made for my 4th of July Mantle.

On the table, I placed a yellow tablecloth and topped it with a lace tablecloth for softness. Added a crystal dish with flowers floating and a couple candles.

And look who thinks she has a new watering bowl…

So, what do you think? Are you an Antique or Junk lover like me?

I’m linking to…Saturday Night Special

27 Comments

  1. This is adorable!! I had to feature it in my latest post on galvanized metal project ideas! I can’t believe that you thought to turn that into a plate rack! Brilliant!

  2. Love it! and the pic of your cat is cute… those flowers almost look like goldfish, maybe that’s what she’s after?

  3. Love the picture of your cat. Do tell. Did it take a drink out of the toilet before or after it jumped up on the table? That looks like something one of my cats did when I had them.

    I totally would have past that chicken feeder up, but it looks very good as you have it displayed. The good thing about your family not being creative was at least you got the best dibs on the good stuff!

    1. Thanks for stopping by Shannon! The cat actually doesn’t drink out of the toilet…that would be funny 🙂

  4. I love your chicken feeder. What a great treat for you to get that. People just don’t understand when you want to use a chicken feeder for a plate rack. Aren’t those people strange not to understand us? ha ha…

    Partying with you tonight at Donna’s. Stop by if you have a minute.

  5. Love the chicken feeder plate stand! Girl, we’ve got a lot in common…one day if you ever get a minute check out my blog post about chicken feeders. Love the cupcake Tuesday, will be joining in on that one soon:0) Found you through SNS and glad I did! Have a great weekend.
    Blessings,
    Becky C

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