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Now that’s what I call a Planter!

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This car, in Toronto's Kensington Market, is a real planter with plants growing in it and on it!

Community Vehicular Reclamation Project … Uh huh. Well that’s original isn’t it?

I took this photo two summers ago while we were touring Toronto’s Kensington Market area.

This car was on a little side street just off the market area. It’s a shame it wasn’t right in the market as more people would have seen this amazing vehicle as they went from shop to shop getting their veggies, cheese, meats and clothing bargains.

There were plants rowing on the car and inside it too! What wasn’t covered in eco friendly plants was painted with cool graffiti designs.

I think the cars just fabulous. Oh and as far as I know they do something like this every summer so if you are ever in Toronto and you visit the famous Kensington market look for the car. It’s even more impressive in person.






Beautiful decorative and wrought iron wall decor for your home

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I love picking out decor for my home.

You’ve probably figured that out all ready with my talk of visiting art shows, my love of pottery and all my posts about our home renovations and my eagerness for the work to be done so I can finally finish decorating and accessorizing my living room and dining room.

Actually after my posts and photos about the metal artwork artists that I saw at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition it probably wouldn’t surprise you to discover that I also have an interest in wrought iron wall decor.

I was recently introduced to the Wall Decor and Home Accents website. This online store has a lovely selection of decorative wall decor and wrought iron wall decor.

metalwallart.jpg Just take a look at this beautiful Eastlake Metal Wall Art piece. I love it. It’s such a unique looking piece of wall art isn’t it?

Along with lovely wall art, like the piece that I’ve included above, you’ll find a selection of candle wall scones, beautiful wall mirrors, architectural pieces, wall clocks and wrought iron wall decor in a variety of shapes and sizes.

I enjoy wrought iron wall decor because, although it can have quite an intricate design, it seems so simple. It’s amazing how a piece can make a bland wall look spectacular.

halfround.jpg There are round, rectangular and square wrought iron wall art designs to choose from on the Wall Decor and Home Accents website. I had a hard time deciding which one was my favorite, but I think this Petronell Metal wall decor is my favorite.

Just like many of their wrought iron wall decor and wall art pieces this piece is on sale right now. It’s only $39.95. I think that’s a reasonable price for a quality piece of wall art.

Visit the site yourself and see if you can find a piece of wall art that will enhance the look of one of your rooms.

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