From Fireplace to Mantle!
February 19th, 2010 in member junk
18 users recommend
These vintage iron pieces are very heavy and have a great rusty patina.
They were pretty filthy when I found them and needed a good scrubbing.
They also needed a clear coat of poly. I used a matte finish versus shiny. I wanted to keep their distressed integrity.
I had no clue as to what they were until I cleaned them and found the enscription "log rest".
I love how long and thin they are. With a few candles added, one of them fits perfectly on my fireplace mantle. It's rustiness also works great against my patchwork tin piece.
But when I need to entertain, I grab the other one and with the addition of a stone cutting board (another occasional sale find) I have an instant serving piece!
Wa-la! Anyone in the mood for a party?
They also look beautiful on a windowsill with the candles glowing against the dark night. Awww...how romantic. Now all I need is a glass of wine and a chick flick! Oh, and maybe my honey to watch it with me!
Or how about using one with these European soda bottles and some cheery daisies? They're just "delightful"!
The bottles have some beautiful etching on them. Another great find!
These vintage iron pieces are very heavy and have a great rusty patina.
I found these awesome rusty log holders at a local occasional sale for a mere $5 a piece. What a steal (I ran with them before they changed their mind). I knew they had some great design elements with multiple uses.
Pattern or design used: My own design -
Lanette of Cottage Elements
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Comments (25)
Lauren Posted: 12:30 pm on March 18th
Andrea Posted: 9:54 pm on February 24th
I bet they look just fabulous in your home.
Take care,
Candy Posted: 3:43 pm on February 23rd
Love the versatility and especially love to learn they are called andiers in French! Oooh la la! Awesome find you lucky duck! Enjoy them.
Kenda Posted: 2:04 pm on February 22nd
Lani Posted: 12:28 am on February 22nd
Absolutely love what you did with these log holders....each idea is delightful to look at!!!!
xojanis Posted: 7:47 pm on February 21st
Thanks for sharing.
Kathy Posted: 10:10 pm on February 20th
Take care,
Sue Posted: 9:16 am on February 20th
Hope your weekend is going well.
Blessings, Susie Posted: 12:45 am on February 20th
Posted: 4:37 pm on February 19th
What a super find! The way you pull junk goodies together is a true art.
smiles, alice Posted: 3:49 pm on February 19th
Another awesome project you came up with. I love candles
being displayed on them and yet the glass bottles with
flowers would be pretty for Spring.
I really liked the holder sitting in the window and the
white soup tureen.....LOVE IT! Posted: 2:12 pm on February 19th
Gretchen
Posted: 12:44 pm on February 19th
Jim
Posted: 8:49 am on February 19th