The other day I came across a box of discarded tarnished silverware in front of a neighbour's house. I couldn't resist picking out three little pieces to bring home to try and bring back to life. The bucket was my favourite item - I love finding little pieces like this that will work as a vase. I think it adds much interest to an arrangement. I cut some peonies from my garden and delivered it to my Mom. :) The dark spots on the bucket are still showing, even after a lot of elbow grease but I think they add beautiful patina to my free, cardboard box find. Just always keep your eyes open for fun things like this, that will work as vases throughout your house. xo Lindsay Lindsay Stephenson is our guest blogger who has her eye on all things fabulous in Toronto. When not scouting out the coolest stores and the fabbest finds in the city, Lindsay runs a graphic design business (Penny People Designs) and blogs about her life and home decorating projects on Aubrey & Lindsay’s Little House Blog.