Seven Things to Do with a Vintage Chamber Pot

It was either the largest cappuccino cup ever, or...a chamber pot. I spied it at one of my favorite little second-hand stores for a very good price. 

It was white, and it was from England. 
Should that count more than it's prior function? 
It was charming, if I didn't think about it.

I had second thoughts, but finally decided to bring this lovely yet disgusting thing home with me. 

Then, of course, I Googled. 
Have I mentioned how much I love Google?

Apparently, they're making a comeback with folks interested in sustainable living. Read more about the history of the Chamber Pot HERE.

So, here you have it: 
Seven Things to Do with a Vintage Chamber Pot, 
via Google and Pinterest

#1 - Fill it with Dried Hydrangeas

via wdws design trends on Etsy

#2 - Grow a Succulent Garden in it

via a cultivated nest

#3 Grow Herbs in it

Via Etsplace on Etsy

#4 - Christmas is coming...Use It as a Small Tree Container

via a cottage muse

#5 Use it to Display Christmas Cards

via cabin & cottage

#6 Take it Back Toward Its Original Purpose

via edelweiss-haus

#7 Give it a Rest

via Jean Sullivan on Pinterest

Word for the Day:

Isaiah 64:8

But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.

Extra thoughts on this Word...

What purpose were we designed to serve? Are we doing that for which we were designed, or have we discovered a new purpose for ourselves? If so, is it God-ordained?

Even chamber pots have a valuable purpose - useful in effectively removing that which is not clean.

Some of us are useful in doing fine things - like heirloom fine china used only on special occasions. 

Others do the dirty work on a daily basis.  They may not be given honor for their hard work here on this earth. But one day, they will hear "Well done, good and faithful servant." 

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Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
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http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Found-Object Finials - Fun, fun, fun!

The moment I saw this 1970's lamp at Julie's garage sale, I knew I wanted to do something with it. 

The painted metal was all flaky, and not in a good way, so it needed paint or stripper or something. I was not sure just what at first.

I loved the details, and I knew it could be SOMETHING.
Even though its life as a lamp was just a memory, this piece had a future!

On Pinterest, I had seen some found object finials done by another blogger. I imagined this lamp might make a lovely finial. I also considered reworking it as a lamp, but it is taller than I usually prefer my lamps to be.

I removed the "gas light" key to save and use in a future lamp, and that necessitated finding other components to fill in the space. 

If you've ever re-wired a lamp, you'll remember the components are held together by an internal rod with screw threads on either end. 

I could have found a shorter internal rod, but I chose to keep the original one and try to find other components to complete the finial.That proved to be more difficult than I imagined it would be. Either the hole in an object was too small for the rod to slip through it, or it was too large. 

I have been collecting an assortment of odd wood pieces and components when I find them in thrift stores. 

I was happy to be able to use some of them! These wooden drapery finials were .50c each. I wish I'd bought more. When I went back to buy them, they had been snapped up already.

I added a little gray and some white plaster paint, and voila!

A drapery finial and an ugly candlestick came together pretty well to make a fairly sweet-looking finial. The whole is greater than sum of the parts. Symbiotic relationships are just the best! 

This "finial" didn't even require glue - the drapery finial just sits there nicely, balanced on the candlestick. Theoretically, the candlestick is still a candlestick, so I can use it as one if I ever change my mind. 

The other large finial on the back, left side is actually a large piece of turned wood I bought from neighbors in Houston years ago. It was a gift from a friend who loved to do turned wood. 

I have used it as a candlestick, a small table (with a plate on top), and now it simply has a smaller garage sale finial sitting on top of it, not even glued down. 

Just like the smallest finial, it can still be used for a candlestick or small table. Hmmm. I may have a problem here...How is that for non-committal? 

I still need to find just the perfect little something to top off the lamp finial - a tiny finial that will fit where the nut tightens all the components together. Everything I have tried so far is too large. 

Oh, well. I guess I'll just have to keep trolling the thrift stores in search of something!

Word for the Day:
Haggai 2:9

The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts.’”

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Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
www.CedarHillFarmhouse.com/	The Scoop
http://www.whitelacecottage.com/	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/	Inspire Me Tuesday
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Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com/	Blissfully White Wednesday
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http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
Thursday
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://petitemichellelouise.blogspot.com/	Grey Dey Thursdey
http://www.commonground-do.com/	Be Inspired
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/	Friday’s Five Features
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