When my friend told me that she had put her old gates in the skip, I nearly fell off my chair. With no time to waste, her gates were in my car boot within 5 minutes.
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| Lella Loves... Old Ironwork |
These fabulous old ironwork gates have kept children safe, stopped dogs escaping and have so much to tell through their layers of paint. I love the peeling paint as it shows their history.
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| Lella Loves... Old Ironwork |
I am hoping to use them as an alternative to garden trellis. A white clematis will look delightful if left to ramble gently through all the curves and scrolls.
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| Lella Loves... Old Ironwork |
By putting unwanted gates to use in another way, you add your own style to your outdoor space. There are no rules to enforce: no laws stating that trellis has to be wooden. If you enjoy climbing plants, let them scramble up old ironwork.
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| Lella Loves... Old Ironwork |
In my opinion, they are too stylish for words. I simply had to rescue them. They might not be to everyone's taste but these gates make me smile. I love them.
Look out for similar gates or other pieces at salvage yards or reclamation centres. Don't be afraid to haggle!
Pop back soon.
Lella xx
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Look out for similar gates or other pieces at salvage yards or reclamation centres. Don't be afraid to haggle!
Pop back soon.
Lella xx
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