March 29, 2014

Uncommon

chandelier made of pails "Learn to do common things uncommonly well; we must always keep in mind that anything that helps fill the dinner pail is valuable."
~George Washington Carver (1864–1943), American scientist and botanist

More creative pieces of decoration from The Breakfast Table (see previous post): a chandelier made out of metal pails, and tin cups and mugs used as planters.

Between the pails and the cups, I half expected to see a cow for some really fresh milk.

6 comments:

Tamera said...

Such a clever idea! I like the GW Carver quote too, he speaks the truth.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Creativity wells up in the most unusual ways.

Dina said...

What an idea for lamps. I haven't heard the expression dinner pail in ages.

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

George Washington Carver is one of the first people school kids learn about in the USA when they are taught about the contributions of African-Americans

Lowell said...

This is one of those things that tend to make people say, "Why didn't I think of that?" I like very much, and the quote from Mr. Carver is right on, especially when read in context of his life and times!

William Kendall said...

Those are very creative uses!