If you are patient you will find what you are looking for.
Case in point a few years ago I was looking for a vintage ice cream bucket.
You know how it is, you see a photo of something and you can imagine that piece in your own home.
I could not get it out of my head!
While I was out thrift shopping I found a vintage ice cream bucket,not the one I had hoped to find.
So I painted it and made it look vintage.
I have enjoyed that for the past couple of years.
Just the other day I was out running some errands and I decided to stop by one of my favorite antique shops.
I was not looking to buy anything, but being cooped up inside for so long I needed to walk around and get inspired.
One of my favorite dealers that always has the most amazing Shabby Chic treasures is in this particular shop.
Oh you have seen lots of the goodies from her in my photos.
Well as I walked into her booth I spotted this sweet little gem.
And yes that door and this sweet chippy table are from the same dealer.
The color on the ice cream bucket along with the rusty patina is perfection to me!
Of course I had to take a few photos of my roses in this piece.
Unfortunately the price of roses has skyrocketed around here, until after Valentines day.
I will enjoy every last petal drop until I can buy more.
I am sure you are wondering if I will be keeping my other bucket.
The answer is no,I will be selling that in my shop opening soon!
Yes I am getting ready to finally open my shop.
It’s a little more complicated than I thought it would be.
This bucket will not be for sale,but I did find a few other treasures from this same dealer that I will be selling.
I have been hunting for treasures for several months.
All the vintage treasures are pieces I would add in my own home.
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I love the color of that bucket. Good for you opening a shop!
Thank you Kim,yes I know it is about time huh.
What a sweet find! I would love to find one for my campsite, wish me luck!
Keep looking you will find one Sandi.
You have found some great treasures. It does pay to be patient and you have used them beautifully sweet friend. I am now on the hunt for these unique and charming pieces. Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great Sunday.
Thank you,Happy Sunday to you <3
It’s perfect.. the colour is just lovely with pink roses!! take care, Maryann
Thank you Maryann.
Anne,
Love the new ice cream bucket you scored. Gorgeous.
Kris
Thank you Kris,I believe this was waiting just for me.
Beautiful find, Anne. Love the color.
Thank you sweet Rosemary.
Love the vintage ice cream bucket, the color along with those pink roses! Btw, congratulations on opening your own shop! Excited for ya! xoxo
Thank you Clydia!
Oh my word! I love, love that color. I am in the same boat as you were. I find the newer ones quite often but not those old ones in gorgeous colors. Congratulations on your find.
Thank you Katie!
Saw this on FB and liked it but I forget to comment on the color, Just say LOVE!!!!
Thank you Cynthia,yes this color is amazing!
gorgeous bucket of roses, anne! congrats on your shop–best wishes:) the look book is sweet!
Thank you Lynn!
How exciting – looking forward to the opening of your shop – congrats!!! Love the bucket – another item on my list to look for along with a chippy pink table (just recently found a chippy pink stepstool).
Thank you Liz!
I adore the soft colors of the bucket and the roses. Good luck with the new venture.
How lovely! That’s the perfect shade of blueish green. 🙂 I’ve been looking for a piece of furniture or accessories in that same tone. Thanks for the inspiration! Blessings, Vanessa
Oh this color would look amazing on a table Vanessa!
Oh, what fun happy news – I love it when good things happen to good people! YAY!
Thank you Michele,I am excited too!
I LOVE that ice cream churn bucket! It is just like my grandmother’s! I need to find that thing in my mother’s basement!
Yes look for it Pat,what a treasure to have one that was your Grandmothers!
LOVE the ice cream bucket! The color is perfection! It is something that I am on the look out for too. I found one recently in the perfect shade of blue..I was holding my breath when I bent down to see the price..the tag said- not for sale. Waaah 🙁
That is very exciting that you are opening your own shop! I wish you much success!
Keep looking Lisa, you will find the perfect one.It took me awhile to find this one.
Looooove that green bucket. Maybe you could paint your white one green and I could buy it????
Best of luck with the shop I will have to come visit!
Thank you Erin,I will be listing some Ice cream buckets soon!
So pretty!
Thank you Mary!
Very exciting Anne…looking forward to the opening!! BEAUTIFUL photos…love that bucket!
Thank you Martina!
Swooning over the bucket and the color!!! Perfection in my eyes. come link up to centerpiece Wednesday and share this post with us. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/02/centerpiece-wednesday-113.html
Karin
Thank you Karin!
I love this! I have an ice cream maker which isn’t really “old” in my eyes, since I got it for my wedding in 1982. Now…..in my children’s eyes it is ancient. Mine is bare wood and I’ve had it stored away for what seems like forever!! I did not want to get rid of it, although 2 husbands (LOL) tried to get me to do so……it was a gift from my sweet (RIP) Gramma who searched far and wide for a good old-fashioned “crank” ice cream maker. Your post inspired me to pull it out and I think I will paint it Americana style and put it in my bedroom. Oh boy! I’m so excited to get started!! I have not set up a blog although considering it…..but I will definitely post pics on Facebook when I get it done! Thank you so much for the inspiration!! Vicki from Friendswood, Texas
Oh how lucky for you Vicki! What a treasure to have one from your Gramma! Pull it out and enjoy it 🙂
I love your ice cream bucket…might I even say, I’m a little green with envy. 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Kelly
Awe thanks Kelly <3 Have a great weekend too!
Love the ice cream bucket and that fabulous pink table!!
Thanks Michelle!
To die for, Anne…lucky you!!!
JP
Thanks JP!