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zuzu's petals
Silly Old Bat
Joined: 19 Oct 2006
Posts: 2571
Location: Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~ (Map)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:55 am Post subject: The Electric Totems In My Courtyard ~ |
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These are made of glass globes that were salvaged from old lamps.
Each one is between 3 and 4 ft tall and has a length of cable lights up the center.
They are a rather "unique" ( not to say "weird") light source.
My husband crafted the copper superstructures which,
I think, add an artful touch,
as well as much needed stability.
This photo shows how they look with the other decorative elements in the courtyard.
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GardenFanantic
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Joined: 19 Nov 2006
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Location: Missouri - Zone 5a (Map)
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I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THEM. I am going to try to find some an see if I can make them too. Do you glue them together or wire or???
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reggaefan
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Joined: 24 Aug 2006
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Location: Zone 8b Louisiana (Map)
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Absolutely beautiful ZuZu and very original
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zuzu's petals
Silly Old Bat
Joined: 19 Oct 2006
Posts: 2571
Location: Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~ (Map)
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Thanks, glad you like 'em.
They are a fun way to re-purpose those old lamps from the resale shops,
which, by the way, have become harder to find and a lot more expensive recently, 
apparently they are now "vintage" rather than "old", dang it!!
G'Fan ~ Yes, the pieces of glass are attached to each other with silicone caulk.
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muddybob
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Location: WA st.
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Cool-o.
muddy
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glendann
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Absolutely Goregous.Your yard,court yard is fantastic.
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Frank
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Just great Zuzu  Looks like you have more in common with some of us than you think:
http://www.gardenstew.com/about2020.html
Anyone would be happy to have those in their yard.
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cajunbelle
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Location: zone 8b Louisiana (Map)
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Really classy junk ZuZu. I could kick my butt for not buying 2 "vintage" lamps" when I first got into junking. They were amber and $3 each. Each one had 2 glass globes, one round and one oblong. Oh well!! Thanks for posting yours they are lovely.
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eileen
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WOW those are fabulous Zuzu!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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pondlady
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Location: New Orleans, La
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Love them, Zuzu. I want some.
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bethie
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Location: WestTennessee (Map)
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Me like, especially the combination of amber and green.  We just found a new junk place and are going this weekend.
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zuzu's petals
Silly Old Bat
Joined: 19 Oct 2006
Posts: 2571
Location: Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~ (Map)
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Aww,  thanks everyone, I appreciate your kind words
Happy hunting, Bethie,  I can't wait to see what you find
and what wonderful thing you do with it.
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jubabe296
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Joined: 18 Mar 2006
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Location: south central Texas (Map)
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Zuzu those are great!! And so is your beautiful courtyard!!
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Polly
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Location: Michigan
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Another trash to treasure success. Lovely courtyard too.
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