Hello, hope you are having a happy Sunday. Yesterday afternoon we received a tiny bit of Spring rain. Afterwards the sun came out to play. I decided that I would give some of my yard art their annual Spring bath.
Today I wanted to share one of my collections. Why? Because I can! No, literally I mean I Can!
I love and collect oil and gas cans.
Most of them are housed in the garden. Right now they look kind of stark just sitting out there. Soon they will be nestled among blooming flowers.
It’s the tiniest things that make me love and want to buy each can.
Hubby thinks I’m crazy. But even he agreed that the OLSON can was a must have when our daughter, Kylee called and said she saw it in a store in AZ.
Had to have this one because it was red!
This one because of the shape and embossed writing.
This one because, “why not?” lol!
This one because it was small.
Recently hubby and I went on a weekend trip to Idaho. I spied this little oil can in an antique store. He just grinned and shook his head when I said I wanted to buy it. I mean look how cute it is and I love the red and grey color combination.
Imagine his surprise when I told him that the lady behind the counter told me she collects oil cans too!
This can I bought at a yard sale last year for $2. Isn’t it a sweet shade of blue? Did you notice the tad of rusted patina on the bottom?
My last mini can was given to me by my sil, Dustin. When they were moving to AZ he asked me if I wanted it. What’s not to want? It even has a label. Worn, yes; but still a label.
Wish I could tell you that cans were the only thing I collect. But oh no, you know me too well!
More collections to come. Another one of my collections is a can too! Here’s a hint, they hold water. Like duh, might as well have just said it, right?
I would love to hear what you collect.
Leaving you with some photos of the Spring blooms in my garden.
(primroses transplanted from my spring pots each year come back and give a show)
(Pasque Flower, one of my earliest bloomers)
(Lenton Rose)
(sweet smelling Hyacinths)
hugs,
Jann
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Jann,
Your can collection is just so fun and interesting! Made me think of my growing up years and all of those oil and gas cans that Dad had-you have incorporated them so well into your garden spots-Love these flowers, Jann!! I knew they'd be fab!
Sweet Hugs!
Jemma
I feel so honored that Dustin and I were both featured in this post! Such a great collection mom, but I have to say my favorite is the OLSON one!
Kylee at RopeSouls
www.ropesouls.com
I have an oil can...I need to take a pic and share. It is a small one, but I like them too!!
Great collection, Jann! Thanks for showing us :)
Jeanette
You have a wonderful collection of cans. I too enjoy collecting old weathered interesting things to use in my yard. Yours will look so pretty nestled among the flowers.
Well, you certainly have a 'can-do' attitude! lol Love it!
Dru
Love the pun, and the can. They look great in the garden, too.
Hugs,
Patti
Your blooms are so pretty. Nothing blooming here yet.
I have a few old cans too. I'll have to get them all together in a collection. Your's look great.
What an awesome can collection!!
I collect white pitchers, sugar bucket, and yep...watering cans.
hugs,
Cindy
What a neat collection! I just love all your pieces. I collect milk glass vases and also anything chicken related! :)
Your collection is fun and unique!
Hy Jann! Love your blog and your can collection.Very sweet the little red/grey oil can and I see what you mean for a good combination of colours.Hugs, Cristina
P.S. I love the other blog of yours too - because I LOVE sewing.
What a fun collection! I'm envious of how far ahead your flowers are but know a couple more weeks will bring some my way.
Love your can collection ... and your flowers are spectacular!
Irene
What a fun collection.
I told my sister I want to go through my parents' garage one day and find treasures. I bet I could find one or two old old cans for my garden.
Lovely flowers in your garden.
Jann not only is this a really fun collection, but I love that you display it in your garden! What fun! I have so many collections but trying to downsize a little bit...hard to do for sure! I can't wait for more flowers!
hugs, Linda
What a fun collection to decorate your garden ! Beautiful flowers !Have a great week :)
Such a fun post! Love your can(s)!! ~~Angela
What an interesting and beautiful collection.
How cool to have found the Olson can! Love your collection :)
I never would have expected a female to like oil cans!
There is a small package on its way to you! No cans.
What a beautiful can collection! Your flowers look amazing! Love this time of the year!
Love this collection very nice and has character.
Cynthia
I love your can collection. I have a few. Actually, I a have a few of a lot of stuff...I mean collections. for what it's worth
After I got over cracking up in regards to "because I CAN" I enjoyed your collection. You are just a sweet nut! :)
Girl, I just discovered your blog and well... I moved into an old, old, farmhouse last fall down here in Central Utah (South of Richfield) and I am swiming in old cans! Every outbuilding is chuck full... lol -
Glad to see I'm not the only woman with a collection~!
Enjoy the wind that might be heading your way, if it hasn't already found you up there in Alpine...
Jen~
"Lace Crazy"
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