Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I LOVE MY PICKET FENCE WITH BIRD FINIALS!

I LOVE MY PICKET FENCE WITH BIRD FINIALS

Years ago when Tony built my picket fence he cut out the design on every single one of the picket boards.  When I found these beautiful iron birds, I asked him to cut off some of the finial tops and attach these birds to my fence.  I just HAD to have them on my fence.
I wanted them to be randomly placed, so I chose and asked him to attach the birds on six of those fence posts.  I turned them different directions so they would look more interesting and I
painted them my fence color, a grayish off white. Then, I painted a rust colored paint here and there to make them look like they were old and rusted.
One time in Victoria magazine I saw an old rake being used as a holder of garden tools.  Not long after that I found two rusty old rake heads at a garage sale. 
I knew exactly what I would do with them.
I LOVE MY PICKET FENCE!!
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6 comments:

  1. RitaMay 1, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Happy May day dear Linda,
    thank you so much for your visit and your sweet comment.
    oh my, your picket fence is amazing beyond words. love the color and the decor and those bird finials are simply gorgeous.
    so happy to have stopped by today to see your wonderful fence.
    rita
    p.s. love the rack head!

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  2. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 1, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Thank you!! and, Happy May Day to you, too!

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  3. jabrebMay 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful fence and unique idea re adding the birds - makes it extra Special. I have an old rake head in my shed - it too will get a new use today! Thanks for sharing your ideas. Tony is to be commended on his cratsmanship - fence is a piece of art. Do you remember where you purchased the birds? if online, would you share the information?

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 2, 2013 at 2:19 PM

      Thank you so much!! I found these birds a long time ago at different places. I bet you could find them online if you search. Also, I bet a garden nursery might have them. Good luck with your project!

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  4. Dianne May 4, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Okay first off Tony is a sweetheart, and you know I'm partial to my birds:):), brilliant tool hanger it look wonderful hanging there.I could just see me visiting for a cuppa in your lovely yard, I love your picket fence too. Thanks for sharing it..

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  5. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMay 6, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Thank you! The idea of the rake tool hanger was in Victoria magazine a long time ago, but I couldn't forget how special it was.

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