Better late than never...Happy new Year treasures at the WAC

As the saying goes.....better late than never...so I will begin this post with a big Happy New Year wish to everyone and also a big thank -you for all your continued support and kindness particularly late last year. After a longer than expected break from the computer I am so looking forward to catching up with everyone in the wonderful blogging world and reading what you have all been up to.

And although a break has been had from blogging we are excited to have still been kept busy by our spaces at the WAC and Cottage Garden and the new treasures we have uncovered, fun fun!!! 

Don't you just LOVE this long bench ? I know I do... 

It originally came from a science lab at the University of Queensland. The photo really doesn't show off just how long it is. But perhaps if you take into account that the "thing" on top of it is a 1960's twirly metal day bed than that will better help put it in perspective. I love the day bed too. If I had a larger, flatter garden I think it would be perfect for the lounging I plan to do more of this year. To be honest I don't think I have ever had a nicer day bed. Granted it does need restoration but don't you just think it, like the bench, is a diamond in the rough? 

But the treasures, to my eye at least, don't end there, check out this locker below.

Is it just me or does anyone else find it super sexy ? It is super heavy, because it is metal and is one of two I have. Because of this chaps weight and the length of the work bench, I got a couple of strong removal guys to move them to the WAC for me....which was HEAVEN...just heaven..... I plan to do more watching and directing and less lifting this year...I cannot describe the joy in watching two big guys pick these treasures up like they weigh nothing. 

So that is a peek at one of our spaces at the WAC. I hope 2012 has started well for everyone.

Sweet and Sour and breeding lockers.

Everyday there is something I am organising or cleaning that makes me stop and go ...."Oh that is so sweet!"

Like when I was cleaning this suitcase and I found the key's inside with a tag that reads "Key's for Betty's Port". Who was Betty ? I love the name Betty and Nan has a favourite childhood doll with this name, so naturally this little tag made me nostalgic.

Then I stumbled upon these post cards.... They look sweet,  

but are definitely not so sweet.

They are from a series called "Please Miss Give me Heaven" and the first reads:

Papa I am so lonely sobbed a tearful little child. Since dear Mamma's gone to Heaven, Papa you've not smiled. I will speak to her and tell her that we want her to come home. Just you listen and I'll call her through the telephone. "
I know...I couldn't believe it when I read them...so morbid, so sad...who would you send them too? Why would you collect them ? But wait there is another one....

"If you please Miss give me heaven, for my Mamma's there. You will find her with the angels on the golden stair. She'll be glad it's me who's speaking, call her, won't you please?

For I want to surely tell her we're so  lonely here".......

Just so dreadful aren't they ? I tell you oldies go on about the good old days but please they were a morbid bunch. So in totally unrelated matters I'll show you the lockers and metal storage cupboards that are taking up my driveway. I have plans to give them a face lift. But like with all plans they may or may not happen.

These ones above are not that old but with a repaint I think could look really good in a kid's room or
a sports room etc.

These ones I do love they are much older and I think I want to keep some of the rust look but make them a bit cleaner looking...you know how I have a thing for rust.

They don't look much in the photos but wait for it...

Te dah!! Look at the cute storage inside. It would be perfect for shoes or in an office...what about as a TV stand with room for DVD's...so many uses.

Some one left their marbles behind...something else for me to find sweet.

Oh and I cleaned this office chair. It along with some other goodies will be heading over to the WAC and Garden Centre in the morning. I love the industrial feel it has.