It's not often I buy frivolous items for the house. It's adequately decorated, and I generally put any extra money towards useful things. But the other day I found this whimsical Dachshund wrought iron boot scraper at a thrift store. I wavered. Back and forth. And finally, I paid and brought him home.
I have a small collection of wrought iron items - they seem to go well with a log home. I've always wanted an iron headboard, but it has never been in the budget. Still, I am quite happy with this unusual stoic-faced little dog - he makes a nice addition to our front porch.
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ReplyDeleteI have seen those. I have an old piece of steel that my grandfather used 50 years ago. The things you save that reminds you of someone.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet there's plenty of boot-scraping to be done around your place!
ReplyDeleteHe is a bit stoic. Perhaps because he is tired of all those muddy boots. I think I would be. I agree, he is a fine addition to your porch. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE it Lisa great buy not rubbish at all. Hug B
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE kitschy little touches to the home like this. You will use him and also adore seeing him. The boys will always think of him when they are grown and gone. I still recall a little iron dog that my grandparents had in their home back in the 60's. Kitsch is a good thing! xox
ReplyDeletewith all those boys, I'm thinking your little friend is gonna pay for himself in no time.
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law has had this exact boot scraper outside her back door for as long as I can remember. She had four sons--it got a workout.
That's a great find!
ReplyDeleteHe is a cutie!
ReplyDeletereally great find! :)
ReplyDeleteYou've really gone to the dogs. Or, dog. He's really sweet. And you've already handled him with care.
ReplyDeleteblessings and Bear hugs!
He's really cute! And I bet he will get a workout. :-) When something calls your name like that, it's usually worth the investment, I think.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! I am glad you bought him.
ReplyDeleteWell, he's just adorable! I bet the boys like him too. :)
ReplyDeleteThose things are handy. My grandparents used to have one.
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Poor little guy. He looks like he's resigned to allowing people to scrape their boots on his back - but he doesn't have to like it. lol CUTE.
ReplyDeleteHe's cute. I'd have brought him home too. :)
ReplyDeleteI just love him!!! He is adorable, and I think that I would have bought him too. Where did you get him, I may go take a look. Or is it just a local place?
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI like your cute iron item.
I remember when I posted in my random thoughts blog about
my love for iron bed headboards,
you would mention that you like
a black iron bed headboard.
Well, I'll put it in God's list
of prayers to grant your wishes.
You'll never know...
Your dreams and wishes
may come true in the end.
By the way, How is Francie doing?
All the Best,
Poet Starry.
I like it! I would have bought it too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat boot scraper! I did not know they made such unique boot scrapers. Now,I want to see if I can find one for my husband.
ReplyDeleteIt's useful and it's cute! Great purchase. :)
ReplyDeleteA great idea for the Pres!!!! Now I will have to look....:)JP
ReplyDeleteIt is adorable...no wonder you brought it home.
ReplyDeleteVery cute boot scraper! Money well spent when it is also a useful item. :)
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Ha! That is quite different and I'm sure he's been scraping for a long, long time!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! My mom has a similar one. It's a Scottish Terrier, because she has a live one who she loves dearly. :)
ReplyDeleteHe's cute. Glad he's now yours.
ReplyDeleteOh, I think this is wonderful, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteOh your boys will remember growing up with him.
ReplyDeleteWe finally changed out the carpet for concrete floors in another effort to keep the floors clean.
Your wrought iron doggy just makes me smile.
I think you made a good choice. He's a cutie.
ReplyDeleteI love wrought iron things, too. They are hard to come by these days. This is cute & practical. I like that.
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeleteA great find! ...and you'll enjoy having him around whether or not he helps with 'boot scraping'.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable. Subtle yet adds a nice addition. Nice choice.
ReplyDeleteExcellent purchase :)
ReplyDeleteNice find--I like him too. We enjoy browsing for unique items like that. Fortunately, we do more browsing than buying as we have limited space.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very cute! i had a real dog like this. It is of Dashion type!
ReplyDeleteIn college, I owned an iron bed that was very cool. You'll run across one at one of the better antique places. I enjoyed rummaging through an antique shop in Ohio during my visit home. I collect coffee mugs and treated myself to some vintage cups from "The Sands" in Las Vegas.
ReplyDeleteHe is a delightful little fella!
ReplyDeleteI would have bought it, too!
ReplyDeleteI have a Dachshund too, for real. But also one in porcelain, from my mother-in-law.
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