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:

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

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  2. Creativity wells up in the most unusual ways.

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

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  4. 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

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  5. 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!

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