cleaned the garage last week and dug out this old ironing board that I had squirreled away a long time ago. The darn thing is 108 years old! It's going to be repurposed ... anything around for 108 years deserves another chance at purpose!
she's very sturdy for 108 years (unfortunately she smells like 108 years old
so we will see what some fresh air can do for her)
vintage burn ...... also have an old Singer sewing machine table that I've been commissioned to paint. Thank you Michelle and Laura!
i better get to work :)
Oh that is so awesome. This vintage ironing board deserves some attention and I'm glad you are giving it that. St. Francis is totally on a grand scale. Wow! Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Have a great rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteAwesome St. Frances! oops hie is a he, so its St. Francis:-)
ReplyDeleteBoth awesome pieces. Look forward to see what you do with them. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to see what you do with this. Saludos
ReplyDeletehow cool! I can't wait to see what you do...hope the smell comes out! :)
ReplyDeleteyay Fabulous post..and fabulous treasures..enjoy and happy creating..they are magical!
ReplyDeleteYes - looking forward to the outcome. Love the ironing board, bought 1903 new cover 1945 that's 42 years with one cover! They made things to last in those days. ♥ Rosie
ReplyDeleteI think it is so cool with the wood pecker injury but then wonder what it is you will do with St. Francis. A true conversation piece! HAPPY PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love St Francis, he is very charming woodpecker holes and all. That is a cool ironing board and I say it is great you are giving it new life.
ReplyDeletewow, look at that old ironing board, very cool. Those wood pecker holes are intense, being in his head, don't they have respect ;-}.
ReplyDeletethat's some ironing board, thanks for sharing. St Francis is cool too.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited right now!!! You know I love this kinda thing! I have to admit to having a tinge of envy over the St. Francis. I know you will do stunning work♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing how you tackle these! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThat ironing board would make a wonderful sofa table. St Francis is amazing, wood pecker holes and all.
ReplyDeleteOooh - I love Nelly's idea of using the ironing board as a sofa table (provided you can rid it of the "108" year old smell... I'm not quite sure what that is, but it doesn't sound pleasant! ha!)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you do with your treasures...
xo
Kristin
These will be great. I think St Francis looks good with the woodpecker damage, and it's kind of funny, actually.
ReplyDeleteOoh, such wonderful treasures! You have to be itching to get to work on these. Can't wait to see what develops. :)
ReplyDeleteThough the prep isn't as exciting to look at, we all know it has to be done. Usually that's the most important part - will be fun to see how things turn out.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts. It means a lot. You are all so very talented and I appreciate your direction and inspiration! Happy PPF all week long!
ReplyDeleteYour poor St. Francis looks like he has a head ache. Mean ol' woodpeckers! So the old ironing board smells like it's 108 years old, huh? Hope the fresh air helps.
ReplyDeletei love St Francis and your old ironing board!!! the woodpecker's *work* gives St Francis some character!! thanks for sharing!
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