I’ve got some good dirt to share today!
A few months ago, my sister snagged some vintage shovels at an estate sale for me. I know…shovels aren’t that exciting, but I knew they would make great pieces to sell in the fall in my space at Indulge. There is something about an old industrious tool. The worn wood, the rusted metal, the history…and fall is the best time to reflect on what those tools represent. Not to mention the color palette – or lack thereof – that fits with the season.
Of course, who would just put a shovel in their house as fall décor?
Probably nobody.
Unless one was to dress them up a little…
Some typography, stripes and rope handles and voila! Instant industrial décor for fall.
On your front porch, back porch, or inside. Anything goes.
Oh…and I’m not sure if you can tell by looking at the picture, but I added some Patina Rub N Buff to “Dirt.”
Do you dig them?
Be inspired,
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Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
Yes, I dig them!!! I REALLY love this idea. So cute. I come across these all the time and never know what to do with them. These are perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Shari…I am so digging them!!!…they are fantastic…Where’s your shop?…I need to see all these great things in person!!!
I am loving these. They are great. I wish I could go to your shop!!
Cynthia
I totally ‘dig’ them!! The rope detail is my favorite part. Brilliant!
When I saw the very first photo I thought to myself…… Lawd… don’t tell me she made old shovels look cool. And the Lawd said… yes she did.
~Bliss~
Now that is using your head…amazing…my brain just doesn’t think that way. I really dig them!!!
Fun idea…I bet people are going to “scoop” them up!! Sorry, couldn’t resist
Laurel
Yes, I dig em…those are super cool Shari!
I love it! What a totally fun idea. We have a few vintage shovels around my home. My husband won’t miss one or two of them……
These are so awesome! I would love to get my hands on some of these! Great job!
I dig ‘em! Love your tags, did you have them made…I need details.
Debbie
This is so CLEVER! I love it!
very cool!
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Love them!!
*hugs*Deb
Thanks for the dirt on these cute shovels!
via CCC,Patricia
I love these! I would have never thought to stencil on the shovels.
I DO dig them!
I love old tools.
gail
I dig them! I think they look great with the numbers and words!
Great rustic decor.
I’m digging them, too!!!! Thanks for sharing!