Recently, the Ladies and I hit the Indian School Road Stretch and the Melrose Curve for a day of antiquing. We made good use of the day and hit all the usual spots: Zinnia’s on Melrose, Modern Manor, Q’cumberz, and Smarty Pants. Plus, we discovered a few new places: Willows Home & Garden and Rust and Roses, and had lunch at Bertha’s Cafe—Yum!

What has been inspiring me lately is the reusing and upcycling of old rust buckets. Literally. My inspiration comes from the patio at Windsor where they have collected old buckets and odd containers to plant desert specimens. Since my front door get’s blasted with sun in the summer, I decided it is the time to rework the look of my entrance. The photos above are the result. The photos below are more inspiration from Rust & Roses on the Melrose Curve.