Have you ever found something a little bit off the wall and fallen completely head over heels in love?
Something so unexpected that you even surprised yourself?
That’s what happened to me when I saw this large pink vintage doll carriage frame at the dump.
I swear I heard it calling my name…
“T-u-u-u-u-l-a. T-u-u-u-u-l-a.”
I was so excited that not even John (if he had tried, which he didn’t because he’s the best enabler ever) could have talked me out of bringing it home with me.
I didn’t even think about what I was going to do with it. Honestly, I didn’t even care.
I know full well that some people will think I’m crazy for rescuing what was left of this carriage. But one person’s joy is another’s person’s yuck. lol. And I’m perfectly OK with that.
So I embraced my joy without questioning it, or rationalizing it, or adultifying it, and I brought this pretty home. The only thing I knew for sure was that this pink carriage was staying as is.
And then what to do with it just kinda fell into place.
I found this plastic bin in my greenhouse and it fit perfectly inside the doll carriage.
I needed to add some supports at the bottom to fill in a gap under the plastic bin. I just sawed a couple of pieces of wood from our stash.
See how it fits so nice and snug.
I added 3 large pots of purply/blue pansies, and some sweet alyssum all around the edge.
Here it is almost finished, but I can’t decide what to do next.
I really want to do something with the plastic bin to dress it up, and to hide the wood supports. I have a few ideas, but I’d love some suggestions. I hope to finish it up next weekend.
So what do you think? What would you do? And don’t dare say you’d take it back to the dump. lol.
Mother Nature is the best designer.
Thanks so much for reading and until next time… Think Pink and…
Embrace your Joy!
Veralynne Malone says
June 1, 2015 at 11:33 amI think a little ruffled skirt round it like there would have been had it been new would be cute. I had to laugh, as soon as I saw it I thought planter…great job!
tuula@thriftyrebel.com says
June 4, 2015 at 2:45 amThanks Veralynne! A ruffled skirt would be very sweet. I'll have to definitely give that some serious thought.
Colleen says
June 1, 2015 at 11:33 amHow lucky of you to find such a wonderful old carriage. I absolutely love that as well as your flowers. What a lovely piece to add to your yard / garden. How pretty that would be using as a display for a baby shower.
For the plastic bin; I think, if it where me, I would spray paint the bin in some sort of textured spray paint just to add texture to the piece and maybe paint the boards pink to blend in more with the carriage.
Whatever you come up with I know it will be lovely
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
June 1, 2015 at 11:54 amThe carriage looks adorable! I would paint the wood and I like adding a ruffle skirt, as suggested. Whatever you do I'm sure it will totally rock!
Cherie says
June 1, 2015 at 11:58 amOh I did smile when I read your post as it is exactly what I would have done. As soon as I saw the pram frame I wanted to fill it with pink and white pelargoniums
tuula@thriftyrebel.com says
June 4, 2015 at 2:42 amOh, they would look beautiful in this carriage for sure. I think it was destined to be a planter for sure.
haneypp says
June 1, 2015 at 1:00 pmI love seeing the pink frame so maybe decoupage the plastic container and wood with something simple. Such a lucky find!
tuula@thriftyrebel.com says
June 4, 2015 at 2:44 amThanks so much for this wonderful suggestion. I have never decoupaged anything for the outdoors before. That might be fun to try.
Julie's Lifestyle says
June 1, 2015 at 1:25 pmWow the carriage looks so pretty as a planter for your flowers! I hope you have a nice Monday!
Junkchiccottage says
June 1, 2015 at 1:39 pmSuper sweet Tuula. Love this as a planter. Have a great week.
Kris
Linda @ A La Carte says
June 1, 2015 at 2:20 pmLove it and yes it's the perfect planter. Pink minds think alike!!
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa says
June 1, 2015 at 8:11 pmLove your new planter! I have no clue what to do to cover it all up! Love to see what you come up with.
Miss Paula says
June 1, 2015 at 8:26 pmI love it! I would definitely spray paint the plastic some other fabulous color – I'm really liking pool blue right now :0 – I would also paint the wood pieces the pink. I love the simplicity of the project – great job!
tuula@thriftyrebel.com says
June 4, 2015 at 2:40 amThanks Miss Paula! Spray painting is another great idea. It's amazing what a little paint can do.
Cynthia says
June 1, 2015 at 9:13 pmThis is a FANTASTIC idea. Love it and pretty, pretty, pretty
Cindy
ARod Rodriguez says
June 1, 2015 at 11:41 pmoh that is a darling find and i right away thought it would look perfect with plants in the garden i guess great minds think alike
tuula@thriftyrebel.com says
June 4, 2015 at 2:38 amThanks ARod. They certainly do.
My thrift store addiction says
June 3, 2015 at 12:21 amLove, love, love this! Great repurpose!
Sheila Phillips says
June 3, 2015 at 11:10 amThat is just too darn cute! I love that you salvaged and repurposed this doll buggy. It makes for a great flower planter. I love it! I wondered if you could put a clear plastic tray on top and use it for a table on your deck. Just another idea…
tuula@thriftyrebel.com says
June 4, 2015 at 2:37 amThanks Sheila! A tray table certainly could work. What a wonderful idea.
Conniecrafter says
June 5, 2015 at 2:19 amI would say that is a great find, and your plants look terrific in them. The only thing I can think of is to add some moss around the bottom edge to hide the wood, you could even cover the whole thing if you wanted too. Your tree is just beautiful!!
Stephanie says
June 5, 2015 at 3:09 amOh Tuula, you are so cute! I truly believe it was calling your name too….it's absolutely perfect for you! I love the flowers in, my friend. Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Happy weekend!
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures says
June 5, 2015 at 7:31 pmWhat a treasure! I love what you did with it, so very clever. I like the idea of putting moss around it, maybe even some burlap? Thank you for sharing at VIParty.
Scrappy quilter says
June 5, 2015 at 10:05 pmThat is just the cutest treasure. I love how you've used it with such wonderful flowers. And I so enjoyed reading that you live in the moment. Great job!
Jo Kuner says
August 22, 2015 at 4:08 pmLove the website
Tuula says
August 22, 2015 at 4:27 pmThank you so much Jo! I appreciate you stopping in and leaving a comment.