I did some accidental thrifting this weekend. It was accidental because I was meeting Tauni (of SNAP! Conference fame…venue announcement over there today, if you’re interested) to hit up our local Parade of Homes. Her dog got out, so she was delayed. I used that time to hit DI (local thrift chain). And in a matter of minutes I had texted her “Um, I’m buying a dresser. Might be a sec.” The dresser is fabulously perfect and matches a desk I had purchased previously. You’ll see them both, eventually. 
I picked up a couple of other great finds Saturday, but this post is not about them either. Ha!
On a previous trip, my mom and I argued about who was going to be the owner of this:
I’m not really sure what it is (chips and dip, maybe?), but I love galvanized stuff (hint: my coffee table), so I wanted it.
I hit my local home improvement store and picked up one of these from the ducting department:
Combine the two…
Add a glass dome?
Maybe even some apples?
I think I’m in love.
Ooohhh, clever girl! I love the hardware store as much as antique shops. : )
I am in love too. You may not want to ever invite me to your house….it may go missing.
What a smarty pants you are!
Love it. Sorry your mom lost out.
You are too dang creative!! I love how it turned out- I would have walked right by that and never seen the potential it had!!
In love? I am in lust………
It looks like a chicken feeder!!
Well aren’t we clever!?! I have to admit I didnt see that coming. Love it!!
That’s awesome and so creative. I love it!
Such a good idea!!!! You are so creative
Now I want one too!!!
weave some ribbon through those notches and you can really add some pop!
Looks to me more like something to do with cars or engines or something along those lines… Or a very messy cake tin
Clever
Only you could come up with something that unique…and crappy! Looks freakin’ [email protected]
You amaze me – to get a cake/apple stand from ??? Wow. I’m in love with it, too.
I believe it’s a roof vent cap. Perfect design for a DIY pedestal.
I would just caution not to store acidic foods in it…apparently the acids trigger leaching of the Al into the food in some cases. Maybe coat it with a clear food-safe glaze? Or a doily?
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/ask_treehugger_16.php
Or display a superrcool sculpture on it. Or a lava lamp.
I am for sure in love. Definitely. And I am glad we are having quickies on Monday now.