BBC has been in school for one week now and I have been busy around here. I don’t have a whole lot to show for my efforts just yet but wanted to be sure and join Kimba and her DIY project fun. I love it that she is lenient in the rules so I don’t have to feel stifled in what I present each week. Remember back during the garden party I mentioned I wanted to do a little project with my mailbox?
So, whadya think?
Hee hee. As you probably guessed, this isn’t my REAL mail box but it REALLY is a mailbox. My BFF and I stumbled upon it in rural Oklahoma. We took a wrong turn in route to her cousins home and thought this was a hoot when we passed by. After we realized we were lost we got a huge kick passing back by because it even had a flag on it. Ingenious! Although I would think the mail would get a little soggy on rainy days. I bet the folks that crafted this are country pigs.
Seriously – this is my REAL mailbox. See how it is getting oxidized on the top? I was thinking about painting or cleaning it up and sealing or something to keep it from doing that. I love the color/finish that it is and could have sworn that it was warranted against doing that. Or should I just leave it alone and let it do its thing? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Happy DIY Day!
August 27, 2009
haha! I was fooled. lol
It’s a pretty picture of your mailbox – with the flowers and vine and old/loved look. I like it just the way it is but I’m interested in seeing what you do with it too.
(I’m no help, am I?)
Have a fabulous weekend. It’s almost Friday!
Roeshel
August 27, 2009
Haha!! That’s funny.
I live in OK and I’m sad to say I’m not surprised to hear that’s where you found it.
Love the greenery around your mailbox – very pretty! Good luck deciding what to do.
August 27, 2009
I’m afraid I’m no help either! I like how it looks right now, but it would look good painted as well.
I got a chuckle out of the OK mailbox! Someone has a great sense of humor…or else they are just resourceful.
Nancy
August 27, 2009
i love the first mailbox!!
i also like your mailbox the way it is, it looks distressed but pretty!
August 27, 2009
I had to wander over here after I saw your comment on ASPTL. Very funny!
August 27, 2009
Teehee…I was like, “ummmm, okay???” for a minute. Your real mail box is lovely. The climbers are so pretty.
Thanks for the visit!
August 27, 2009
Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by the other day. I’m off to check out your blog now. Too funny with the mailbox photo.
August 28, 2009
Hmmm, I don’t think it looks half bad, but if you’re set on sprucing it up, I guess you could five it a coat of matte black spray paint, but I don’t know what you could seal it with that wouldn’t be shiny? As another spray paint option- I recently used rustoleum’s ‘anondized bronze’ and it’s not as dark as the color of your mailbox, but the finish has a similar quality. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
August 28, 2009
That mail pail is a hoot ! Great that you got a shot of it !
My thoughts on your mail box (I adore the flowers growing on it – so jealous !) Anyway, since you are not happy with it …I think I would paint it with the outdoor spray paint – go black again and then spray it with a good outdoor protective gloss or flat…paint some great numbers or use stickers….post when done and let us know :o)
Kammy