Grey and speckled... utilitarian and sturdy... galvanized metal remind me of summer.
Probably because I have a big obsession with aged galvanized watering cans.
I found some new galvanized tin for a little vignette in my summer kitchen...
The tray is from POTTERY BARN OUTLET and is very sturdy to take dinner out to the porch!
The buckets came from TUESDAY MORNING.
They work well together.
I was thinking about aging them but the buckets have a very nice french label on them. If I age the buckets the label will be eaten off.
To see an easy and very effective way to age galvanized metal, click HERE
I found the geraniums at a floral design shop for 70% off. I'm not much for faux flowers, but I do loves these!!!
The photos make them look yellow... they really have only a touch of butter yellow in them.
They fill up the buckets and fill up space on the island with summer!
I have a big bundle of cotton bolls that came from a spring trip to Williamsburg... I think they will look good in the galvanized buckets in August!
Just lovely! Very clean & fresh looking!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love this look. Now I'm inspired to go track down some galvanized buckets! :-)
ReplyDeleteSimple & beautiful...I love it!
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous. I love anything galvanized.
ReplyDeleteWhat a crisp fresh look for a kitchen. I would never have known the flowers were faux! Gorgeous.
Fondly-Lisa
I love your galvanized tray and buckets. It's a beautiful look!
ReplyDeleteSummer simplicity! Fresh and beautiful Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Gee
Yvonne, I love the French writing on the buckets! Such a nice, cool, look for a summer time kitchen. I don't want to "bug" you, but I think you mentioned in an earlier post that you were going to give us a tutorial on your front door summer wreath. I look forward to it! Is it coming anytime soon?
ReplyDeleteLove, Linda in Lititz
Sorry, I forgot. I'll post a tutorial next Wednesday. Thanks for the remninder~ I think when you are going through that certain life change you also lose part of your mind!
Deletehaha! Yep, I can attest to that! Thanks for the reply!
Deletei thought they were real. i do not have very many stores near me i wish i had a wished pottery barn outlet. i am new to you blog can you tell me what is your decorating style i like it and i what to add so to my home? love you kitchen. ang
ReplyDeleteHi ang! Gosh, I call my style casual/elegant/modern american farmhouse. I dont' know if that is an actual style... but it is mine.
DeleteClassic furnishings that are a little on the formal side but casual with lots of farmhouse accents.
I love your vignette! Two of may favorite things- galvanized tin and Hydrangeas! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI really like galvanized tin. You are right - it does have a summery feel to it.
ReplyDeleteOh now I'm going to have to run off to TM to find these; we are thinking of using them for a wedding next year, and I really love the shape of these! The island and the vignette are perfect~
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.. Fits so well in your kitchen.. Oh as for the tree stand.. Love the bucket, but what I did is get a pizza pan, use tin znips and cut a an opening from edge to center and then cut a circle from the center for the tree trunk.. Keeps the cat out of the water, can be lifted to refill and the tree skirt isn't in the water pan!!! xo marlis
ReplyDeleteIn love with galvanized metal! This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful galvanized buckets and tray. Your display is perfect for your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteWould have not known your flowers are silk geraniums! They are amazing!
I hope one day you have an open house. I'll be the first in line on your steps!
Mary
From Virginia
I've been having a love affair with galvanized anything lately and these are just perfect together. The softness of the flowers is just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteYvonne I love this look the galvanized with the geraniums( which do not look Faux!)
ReplyDeletePerfect for summertime!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Love your galvanized goodies. I wish there was a Pottery Barn Outlet around me!
ReplyDeletejust when I posted that I want to age down my Pottery Barn 3-tiered stand, you post this with a link to how you aged down your galvanized tub. YAY! I'm going to try to use your method and will link to your post when I do. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThese buckets and tray look wonderful especially filled with those beautiful blooms. They look very real.
ReplyDeleteThis is really gorgeous. I am loving the tray. I see so many possibilities.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful and the flowers are so gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLove it, Yvonne! So fresh and pretty and simple.
ReplyDeleteJeanette
Pretty buckets yvonne. Hard to believe the flowers aren't real.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty, Yvonne. Definitely says summer!
ReplyDeletelove this, and I just ADORE your gorgeous kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteI am shocked those flowers aren't real - they are true quality!
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is always such a nice place to "visit."
Those tins look gorgeous on your kitchen counter. Love the look Yvonne. They will change the look too depending on the flower. Love it! and those flowers are not real?WHAT? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Yvonne! You have the best kitchen. Blessings to you, Patti
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about galvanized metal and absolutely in love with your buckets and tray. They're such a nice summery addition to your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Galvanized containers are my new crush! Thanks for sharing at The Scoop!...hugs...Debbie
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