Saturday, October 22, 2011

Sure, Why Not?

That's what my husband said, when he saw this piece I made.




I attached a crystal knob to an industrial fan blade.




Why? Well, to make a towel rack, of course.




I gave it a good scrubbing, but left some of the patina.  There was already a hole in the center,



so all I had to do was attach the knob.








Salvage  rocks.


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62 comments:

  1. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicOctober 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Very cute! I love it!

    ~Shanon

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  2. Jenelle-Van de Mortel DesignsOctober 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Brilliant!!

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  3. COTTAG3October 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love this. It's genius and beautifully cool!

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  4. Curtains in My TreeOctober 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love it and love the husband for being in agreement what a good husband

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  5. KellyOctober 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Neat idea! I've never seen anything like it before.

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  6. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Wow, I totally love this...right up my alley...that would look great in my 100+ year old bathroom!!!

    AAAAAA++++++

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    LOVE IT!! Martina

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  8. Katalina JewelryOctober 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Coolest towel rack ever! The sparkle of the knob mixed with the rustic quality of the fan blade is very elegant!

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  9. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Too cut...What a great idea!

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  10. KarenOctober 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I love it Rosemary, put a crystal knob on something and I'm all about it, I never would have thought of this, it's brilliant.

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  11. PJH DesignsOctober 22, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Love the juxtaposition of the industrial fan and the feminine knob. Great idea.

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  12. Little City FarmOctober 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Wow, you're even more dangerous with a partner in crime, lol.

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  13. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Looks like someone has been watching 'Picker Sister'.

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  14. CindyOctober 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    That looks fabulous! I love it. So nice that you have a husband that goes along with your wonderful and sometimes wacky ides! =)
    Hugs, Cindy

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  15. driftwoodesignOctober 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Fun idea. Would love to see a photo of it hanging in a room/bathroom to see the scale better.
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

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  16. Suzanne@Meridian RoadOctober 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    That is COOL!! I'm going to be going around looking for things with holes in the center now.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Very unique! I would not have ever thought to do that.

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  18. Shabby MarilynOctober 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Too Clever and Cute, great project!

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  19. RhissannaOctober 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    So cool, Rosemary. When are you going to get your own show? Everything you do has wit and charm and is achievable! Love your blog!

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  20. savvycityfarmerOctober 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    now we're cooking with gas!!!

    YOU rock

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  21. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I think this might be your most brilliant creation to date! You need to link this up ALOT! :)

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  22. BrandiOctober 22, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    now that's a neat idea!

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  23. LiliOctober 22, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Another exciting and exquisite creation Rosemary! ~Lili

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  24. KarenOctober 22, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    How cool is that! Love it!

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  25. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Indeed , why not ! Very cool !

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  26. Cassie BustamanteOctober 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    i love this idea! so cool and eclectic and still sparkly!

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  27. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    oh indeed! how clever! love!

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  28. Heaven's WalkOctober 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    YOU rock, girlie! lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  29. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    love it!!!XOXO
    kristin

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  30. Myric October 22, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I love this idea! You are amazing ;)

    xoxo
    Myric

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  31. Ricki TreleavenOctober 22, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I think your husband rocks for thinking of it, Rosemary! Too, too cute!!!!!!!!! :D

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  32. DebbiedoosOctober 22, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    You are something else girl. This is so stinkin clever! and so is the hubs.

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  33. GailOctober 23, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    How cute!!!!!I love the glass knob.

    Happy Sunday,
    Gail

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  34. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingOctober 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Very pretty!
    Love the crystal knob against the rustic old fan blade...
    One of a kind!!

    All the Best,
    Christine

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  35. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    You rock too!!! This is unexpected and fun!

    Hugs, Diane

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  36. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I sure hope you get tired of this because I'd be willing to take this one off your hands anytime! :) LOVE THIS!

    Shared on FJI Facebook for SNS 104:

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150415115531141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

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  37. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Love it!

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  38. Tammy DemoreuilleOctober 23, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Fab idea! Looks awesome!!

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  39. JennOctober 23, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Whoa! That's fantastic.

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  40. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeOctober 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    That Blows me away!! Hahaha...

    Salvage not only rocks..it rolls!

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  41. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    fabulous idea..love industrial with
    chic accessories...
    best,
    maureen

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  42. FABBY'S LIVINGOctober 23, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    You amaze me Rosemary, too talented my dear and such an imagination and creativity has no end...for which I'm glad of course!
    Lots of hugs and thanks for sharing! FABBY

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  43. The Corson CottageOctober 23, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Super creative! What a great unique idea. I love it! Carrie

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  44. UnknownOctober 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I love this!! I do hope you'll come by and link up at my party, Stitch n' Niche Saturdays. Here's the link in case you want to join in. http://www.coffeeandtheirkisses.com/2011/10/stitch-n-niche-saturdays-4.html

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  45. AttemptingAlohaOctober 23, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Amazing! Way to think outside the box. I love seeing cool upcycles. I'm impressed. :)

    Aloha,
    Charlie

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  46. UnknownOctober 23, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Okay, seriously? You WIN!! You are officially the most creative person ever!!! The gears in your brain must spin faster than mine - lol, 'cause I never thought of that one. I just LOVE your ideas!

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  47. The 2 SeasonsOctober 24, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Wow so creative!

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  48. Julia @ 551EastdesignOctober 24, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Genius! This is so amazing!

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  49. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmOctober 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    So very fun!!! Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  50. Artsy VaVaOctober 24, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    That is amazing! I love repurposed things!!! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Coastal Charm.

    Oh...and I'm pinning this!

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  51. Honey at 2805October 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Very clever, imaginative and artsy!

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  52. Geri OOctober 24, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Wow, I love this idea. I am so going to checking out all your other ideas too. If you have a minute come check out my blog.
    http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com

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  53. ReviOctober 24, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Salvage Rocks and so do YOU! I really love the industrial vibe of the fan blade with the cottage vibe of the crystal knob! MMMM.
    -Revi

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  54. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I LOVE this!!! So Creative!!! Thanks for coming by and commenting on my chandelier!!! I'm your newest follower!!!

    Aimee @ ItsOverflowing

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  55. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeOctober 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This is so clever! love it!
    Lina

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  56. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 25, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Of course it's a towel holder, what else? Fabulous!!

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  57. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    You amaze me Rosemary! I love this- sharing it at the party tomorrow!! :)

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  58. AnnOctober 27, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your innovation continues to amaze! This is so unique and wonderful.

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  59. lvroftiquesNovember 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I agree...why not indeed? It's a great idea! Vanna

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  60. Kameel huise tussen sporeNovember 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love it .. why not .. great idea.

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  62. Sumaya at Evocative VintageDecember 29, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Awesomeness!

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