Garden Junk: Tea and Toast on the Patio

May 10, 2013
My $5 Penn Air vintage electric toaster becomes a planter today in a vignette on my front patio.

This was a really neat old toaster and I had a small pang of guilt putting dirt inside but it only cost me $5.  That's cheaper than a flower pot!

The slots were extra wide in the centers, and the toaster had little metal doors that opened and closed inside to drop the toast into the bottom.  I forced the doors to stay closed.

Then cut strips of a coconut liner from the Dollar Tree to fit in the slots on top of the toaster's trap doors.

You can just barely see the coconut liner in the toaster slot.



I then packed dirt in the slots and planted with two types of Hens and Chicks.

I added a chrome teapot with a (newly transplanted, slightly wilted) Frosty Knight variegated alyssum, and a Blue Willow tea cup and saucer planted with Angelina sedum.





The vignette is centered on top of a vintage pie safe.  More to come on the front patio.






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  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 10, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    This is all way tooooo cute. Love it. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Patricia @ 9th and DenverMay 10, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Oh I just love this toaster!
    Don't you just love the plant liner?
    I had a couple of hanging baskets with that stuff...the plants died and I was intending to replant...but the squirrels robbed me blind, for nesting materials.
    I should have snapped a photo...because really it was quite interesting to watch a pregnant squirrel get around so quickly, while thieving from my garden!

    I love these succulents!
    Pat

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  3. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Your toaster planter idea is so clever! I love succulents. And your stamped spoon is adorable!

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  4. Old Time CindyMay 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Dang! That's all so cute and clever!
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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  5. Pam KesslerMay 10, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    That is so stinking cute! I'll have my toast with a little strawberry jam, please.

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  6. OliveMay 10, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Way cute Carlene. I cannot have enough Angelina. I have it in about eight different places here.

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  7. BabsMay 10, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Too cute!

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  8. chateau chicMay 10, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I've seen a lot of container gardening, but this is the first using an old toaster. Very creative!
    Mary Alice

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  9. 20 North OraMay 10, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    How cute!! Your mind thinks a lot like mine! Sorry bout that! LOL

    Judy

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  10. Linda @ A La CarteMay 10, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    That is so cute! We still make toast with our vintage toaster...lol!!!

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  11. DebbyMay 10, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    That is so funny and cute.

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  12. cynthia lee designsMay 10, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Way too cute!!

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  13. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 10, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    This is just pure whimsy, Carlene...and I LOVE it!

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  14. Cher-Ann TexterMay 11, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Wow! What a super idea! I think it looks really cool - very creative!

    Cher @ Designs by Studio C
    http://designsbystudioc.com

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  15. Danylle McLainMay 11, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    What a unique idea! I love hens and chicks. They look fantastic in your toaster.

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  16. AudreyMay 11, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Carlene ... looks like you are ready for a tea party. Really cute idea.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  17. Liz @ Quirky VistasMay 11, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    What do have in your microwave, I wonder... :)

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  18. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMay 12, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Carlene, you are at it again. Putting plants where most people wouldn't even think of and then they say, "why didn't I think of that?" A really cute and original idea and I like the grouping together..Happy Mothers' Day..Judy

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  19. CyndiMay 12, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Hi! I'm your newest follower! I found you because Donna featured you on her site I Love that Junk (don't you just love Donna and Funky Junk Interiors?). Anyway, I'm going to have fun looking back on your previous posts.

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  20. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMay 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Oh this is really cute Carlene...good job of thinking outside the "toaster"!

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  21. The Farmers DaughterMay 12, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    I saw that toaster in a previous post and could not imagine what you would do with it! Go clever! Enjoyed the whole vignette.
    Sunday Blessings,
    Dru

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  22. must love junkMay 12, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    That is the 'funnest' vignette ever!! So creative! :)
    Susan

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  23. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Your imagination is amazing! I would never have thought to put plants in that vintage toaster. That turned out great. Your planted tea and toast party is just so much fun. laurie

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  24. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 13, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Less than a pot and so much more fun! The entire vignette just makes me smile. Love it!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  25. RobynMay 13, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    That looks beautiful. Truly!.. You are so incredibly creative!!

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  26. Vickie @ Ranger 911May 13, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Cool old toaster!! I think you should call it a "Breakfast Garden". A vegetarian breakfast. :)

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