Friday, August 20, 2010

"Mom always liked you best!"

I'm going to keep this short and sweet, because quite frankly, this post is going to be a little bit painful. Donna is at it again with her Saturday Night Special linky party. And this weekend, she wants us to choose the favorite of our projects -- AAARRRGGGHHH! You may as well have asked which is the favorite of our children! Who could ever pick a favorite!! Afterall, these projects are like extensions of ourselves and we often fall in love with them and don't want to let them go.
So, truth be told, I have several "favorites" but chose just one to spotlight here. And here it is .......


This iron wheel was waiting for me at a farm auction a few years ago, and I spent the day waiting for it! But when the end of the day came and they started buttoning things up without mentioning it, I got a little nervous and spoke up (I think they thought it was junk -- can you imagine). With no one interested, I got it for $1.00 -- that beautiful, chippy, rusty iron wheel. And I knew from the start that it would make an awesome mirror. Initially I was bummed that there was a flat spot, but lately realized that would make it perfect for setting on a shelf or mantel.
So where is this beauty now? Probably adorning some cottage on Lake Michigan. A feature article in our local paper included a picture of it and I was promptly called by someone wanting to know if it was for sale. Yes -- sniff, sniff -- it is. It was time for that one to head out into the world.
Midge
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16 comments:

  1. Funky Junk InteriorsAugust 21, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    LOL!! I feel for you as this one is really really cool! I just love the rustic metal feel. Such a unique use for the wheel!

    I too would have a hard time letting a few favs go out the door. Luckily I don't have any for sale yet?!? :P

    Donna

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  2. trash talkAugust 21, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    I don't know if I feel sorry for you or happy! Great mirror, but think of the money to buy more stuff with!
    Debbie

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  3. Cassie BustamanteAugust 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    what a fantastic idea!!! i love the rusty wheel with the shiny mirror!

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  4. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 21, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Yes, this is a beauty! At least you got a picture right??? Hope it went to a good home...wish it was at mine ;)

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  5. That Girl AngAugust 21, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Oh WOW Midge.. That's a beautiful piece (shhh don't let the others hear) LOL

    Ang

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  6. MelissaAugust 21, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    That is an awesome wheel and it makes a gorgeous mirror. Somebody hit the jackpot on your dime.

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  7. KimMalkAugust 21, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    What a wonderful idea. Hopefully, you'll find another chippy old wheel. Then you could, uh, reinvent the wheel... I'm so sorry, I couldn't help myself!

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  8. jeanneAugust 21, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    absolutely love it !!! there are many things i've given up that later i realize i should have kept......the nature of the business i guess...

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  9. RoeckersAugust 23, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    LOVE IT!!!

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  10. KristalAugust 23, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Midge! Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog. I came over to leave you a note and feel in love with yours! Wow, you have some great stuff on here. And this mirror is way-cool! What a great eye you have! I will definitely be coming back for inspiration!

    ~♥~
    Kristal @ Grace Goods

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  11. shannon i olsonAugust 23, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    That is indeed a unique project. I like it very much. I have never been to an auction I am too afraid to go!!

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  12. DonnaAugust 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    What a cool idea! Not many people would see a tire as having potential! I love remaking cast off "junk", too! And I adore your corner bench in your previous post! I have seen many headboards turned benches in blog land, but never a corner one like yours. Gorgeous! Thanks so much for visiting, it's always great to hear from a fellow Michigander!

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  13. KathyAugust 23, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Midge - what an awesome mirror...a flat tire never looked so good!

    Have a great day my Michigan friend!! :)

    Kathy

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  14. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesAugust 23, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    Ooh...it IS a great mirror!

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  15. Rose @ Confessions of a CurbshopaholicAugust 24, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    That is a great mirror! Isn't it so hard to let things go? The few items i've sold I still miss sometimes...Thank goodness for pictures!

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  16. BethAugust 25, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Very cool! Great find.

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