When I see hames, especially old rusty ones like these, I feel sorry for whatever work animal had to put up with them. The tag on these hames says, “Hames with chains. Very old. The mule got away … You’ll need to get your own!” They are selling for $45.

Here’s another view from above. The hames are sitting on an antique ironing board.

These hames are most likely destined to hang on the wall at a Cracker Barrel.
Can you think of another use?
Images by me.

I took this shot in front of my local antiques store. It qualifies as both reuse and an antique, except that they didn’t have any flowers in it.
Plus, dirt in a sink is just sort of funny, isn’t it?
Sure, this looks OK outside of an antiques store, especially if they add flowers, but I’m guessing not so much for your front porch.
Can you think of other places to use a sink planter?
Photo by me.

I wish I had found this week’s Antique Pick of the Week myself, but it was not to be. However, you can visit Swapatorium to see what I mean.
Part of the text on the back of the mug shot reads:
Stole a Ford Coupe in front of Vaungh – Smiths Drug store
Fixed case out of court

I love it, but I can’t help wondering if that sad-looking guy in the mug shot ever got his own Ford Coupe. And what lead him to steal one on September 13, 1924? How exactly was the case “fixed out of court?”
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It’s a bit crowded, but I find a place behind that Mickey Mouse you see. I prefer hiding in the corner, away from the junk store customers. Blogging in such a crowded place is perfect inspiration for Junk Creation.
Well, since today is “Where I Blog From” day at the Lifestyles Channel, and I write for two Lifestyles blogs, I thought you would forgive me for embellishing a bit here. I have no idea who those people are, but it looks like a lovely junk shop.
To hear about where I really blog from, visit my other post.
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