I mentioned before that the house next door to us is being flipped after my elderly neighbor died. I mentioned it here and here if you missed the details.
I have been looking at this in John's backyard this week.
Technically the pile of wood in the back is not in a dumpster. But it is all destined for the dumpster. This pile in the backyard was the wood framing for an old fiberglass panel covered patio that was on the back of the house.
I have lived next to this house for 16 years and NEVER noticed the scallop detail on the wood frame.
I decided to save the scallop detail. It has a great original green paint on it as well. I went over with a crow bar and pulled off the scallop trim.
I had a project in mind. This is my raised bed with my tiny garden. Simple in construction.
I added the scallop to the top edge.
Love the tiny pop of color and the whimsy of the scallop.
Once again, it paid to do some dumpster stalking.
The scallop edging totally adds charm. Good for you.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | July 01, 2012 at 06:17 AM
It is completely unfair to have all this cuteness for free next door! How flipping cute. Can you imagine telling a contractor that you want scallops on the garage trim? Perfect addition. Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | July 01, 2012 at 06:23 AM
What a PERFECT rescue. It looks like it was absolutely meant to be there. I don't think I need to tell you to keep your Magpie eye peeled to see what else might turn up over there!
Posted by: Kathy | July 01, 2012 at 07:14 AM
So really, it was a humanitarian, eco-friendly recycling effort made in the name of saving the wood from the landfill. Hooray for Magpie Ethel!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | July 01, 2012 at 07:40 AM
Darling! And Tammy said it all!! :)
Posted by: gina | July 01, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Did you do this under cover of darkness, all dressed in black?! So glad you rescued that trim, because cute stuff should never end up in a dumpster!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | July 01, 2012 at 08:10 AM
I love the green scallop and how it looks in your raised flower bed! hugs, Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | July 01, 2012 at 08:35 AM
Finding a treasure must be your payback for having to look at a PortaPotty all day! Love the scallop. After we sold the MIL's house, they demo'ed it and I went through the dumpster and picked out some old painted boards and molding. I left behind an old built in cabinet in a chippy old green color and I am still kicking myself for it! Good save on your part.
Posted by: Shara | July 01, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Perfect! A sweet look with some sweet memories- and a chuckle or two!
Posted by: Lynne | July 01, 2012 at 09:16 AM
What a great idea to use that scallop I love what you did with it.
Posted by: Nan | July 01, 2012 at 09:35 AM
You don't miss a thing! And I imagine your dahlias are enjoying their home improvement as well. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | July 01, 2012 at 09:45 AM
It looks terrific!!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | July 01, 2012 at 12:46 PM
You the "the eye" and the imagination to see what could be. Good recycling equals charming raised beds.
Sheryl Remy
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | July 02, 2012 at 05:39 AM
Lucky you!
To have the dumpster right next door to you even....How convenient.
Everything you touch has that special Magpie Ethel magic.
Glad you're recycling everything too . I'm happy you're there to rescue everything from being hauled off to the landfill!
Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: Doreen | July 02, 2012 at 06:31 AM
It's perfect! It pays to have a good eye.
Posted by: barbara | July 02, 2012 at 06:45 AM
Just perfect!!!
Posted by: elma | July 02, 2012 at 05:14 PM
I really like the thought of you, crowbar in hand grabbing that good bit of trim ! It looks great by the way !
Posted by: Lisa W. | July 02, 2012 at 05:43 PM
The green scalloped wood is beautiful! Great job in rescuing it! Love the way you added it to your garden! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | July 02, 2012 at 08:48 PM