Monday

Joy

 
Pure joy.
Old barn cupola.
Bullet holes and all.
Galvanized, gorgeous, and now---it's mine.
It took some doing.
Calls to the farmer that owned the field.
 Many calls.
And,  that was after a bit of detective work to find out who owned the property.
The property hasn't been worked for years, and years.
 
 
Finally, after a call on Saturday evening to the farmer, he told my sweet husband that we could have it.
Spencer went out in the field, and dug it out of the dirt.
It has probably been sitting in that field for decades.
I've never seen one like it.
Pie crust edging.. round... and I adore the cone on the top.
I consider this one of my favorite finds.
Joy.
Now.. I need to decide what to do ... either build a base for it and install it on the garage, or display it in the courtyard.
(it's pretty good sized... about 2 feet in diameter, and 3 feet tall)


Attitude of gratitude:
~Grateful that the farmer gave us this great old cupola!
~Grateful that I've been able to get some peaches, and pears dried and in the freezer for winter.
~Grateful that we were able to get Brooke moved in and settled at her new university.

28 comments:

  1. I'm sure you will find something creative to do with the cupola...congrats on a great find!

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  2. That is very cool. So many possibilities! Have fun deciding :)

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  3. This city girl has never seen any thing like that but I love it's old worn look. Persistance definitely paid off.

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  4. That is a beautiful and unique treasure to display and how kind of the farmer to give it to you.

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    1. Hi Terra..
      Yes.. I agree.. so kind.
      Now, it will be loved and appreciated, instead of rusting away in an abandoned field :)

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  5. Very cute! "What is it?" asked the city girl.

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    1. Hi Susy..
      The cupola is used sort of as a vent on the top of a granary.
      Google images has a lot of examples of different cupolas... some are really gorgeous.
      Still... I've not ever seen one like mine :)

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  6. What an amazing find, bullet holes and all! This is truly a one of a kind piece. I can't wait to see where it will end up?

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  7. Hello Kerin! What a UNIQUE CUPOLA! LOVE IT! I'm sure you are going to use it in a GREAT LOOK/WAY! It pays to "KEEP ON KNOCKING"! Your endurance and persistence was ANSWERED! BLESSINGS~~~From one sweetie to another~~~Roxie

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  8. Beautiful!!!
    I love all of the pictures of your "ranch"

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  9. It reminds me of the Tin Man's hat in The Wizard of Oz.
    Can't wait to see what you do with it!

    M :)

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  10. What a neat find!! So glad it has a home with you! Can't wait to see how you use!! Happy new week sweet Kerin! xo Heather

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  11. That is a great find! Can't wait to see what you decide to do with it.

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  12. I love cupolas of any kind but yours is just so adorable! Mimi

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  13. A treasure . . . bullet holes and all. I think a courtyard placement would be perfect!

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  14. That's a very cool find! It's so unique!

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  15. What a fun find! You will have fun getting it set up in just the right place! Enjoy your week!

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  16. What a unique find. Have fun deciding the perfect place for it!

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  17. Oh, the simple joys of life! Such a beautiful find…You sound just like me.

    ~Hope

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  18. What a nice comment you left for me today, and you even took the effort to notice whose birthday it was - very thoughtful of you!

    Thank you,
    ~Hope

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  19. Hi Kerin, What a very cool find! If you would not have called around, it probably would have set there until it rusted through and was part of the dirt again. Now you can preserve a little bit of history.

    Thank so much for stopping by, I love, love, love company. Also, thank you for your sweet comment on my "little black evening bag make-overs". As for your tins, I would have to see them to get an idea.

    Have you even gone to the http://bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com/

    They have so many ideas . . . on just about everything. It is a very inspiring blog.
    Have a great day, Connie :)

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    1. Hello Connie.
      I posted the vintage tins on my other blog today. If you get an opportunity to look at them, and give me your opinion, I'd welcome it!!

      Going over to check out the blog that you mentioned.
      I always love reading a creative blog :)

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  20. I'm so glad your persistence paid off, Kerin!! That is a treasure!

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  21. Hi Kerin! Thanks for visiting my blog ~~~ Wow - I'm loving what I'm seeing here - I think we have alot of common interests! That is the neatest cupola I think I've ever seen - looks like the Tinman's head! I know you're going to enjoy that - wherever you put it!

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  22. Hi Kerin, I'm so glad to read your he is a happy hen. We are thinking of raising our own in the near future. Your roasted tomatoes look deeelicious! Have a blessed week :)

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  23. Okay, I can't believe it's been so long since I've visited you! I've missed you and forgot how soothing reading about my friend's lives can be. I LOVE the cupola! You'll come up with a great idea for displaying it. I'm so happy you got it!
    P.S. Bless you for your email to me too.

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