There’s a saying in the South that if it isn’t nailed down, we southerners will monogram it. I have my own saying. If it isn’t nailed down, I’m gonna plant something in it. My newest obsession is planting succulents in vintage coffee tins. And if you think about it, the tins are already monogrammed with the company’s label/artwork. Love, love, love.
Here’s one of my favorites—Summer Girl Coffee. How perfect is this? Technically I’m a “summer girl” born almost on the 4th of July. And I’m guzzling coffee while you read this.
Look at the history on this can. “Roasted and Packed by the H. D. Lee Mercantile Company”. H. D. Lee Mercantile was founded in 1889 in Salina, Kansas. This was the first company to manufacture overalls and the zipper fly jean. Today the company makes Lee Rider but no coffee to my knowledge.
Here’s my other favorite.
I chose this one mainly for the colors and the little old Aunt Bea looking lady on the front.
I found these two tins at Long Ago Antiques on Huntsville Road in Fayetteville (one of my favorite places to shop for antiques and vintage items). Similar tins are available on Ebay, often in a group of four or five. Prices vary so look around. Tip: look for ones without lids to save a few dollars.
To preserve the value of vintage tins, I prefer not to drill drainage holes in the bottom, so I added a layer of charcoal in the bottom instead. (Buy the charcoal at your local nursery—it’s not lump charcoal used to grill.) Some of the old tins come with holes rusted in the bottom which solves the drainage issue. Succulents don’t need that much water, so I find they survive quite well with charcoal.
Top with pebbles or moss for aesthetic purposes. I think the rock highlights the plant better.
Voila! Perfect on the porch. I’m taking orders. Not really, but maybe.
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Musical Pairing:
Queen, We Will Rock You
This are sooo cute!
Thank you Alicia!
These are beautiful and EASY to build and take care of.
Thanks Patti! I agree:))
What I great idea!! I love Succulents!
I am loving succulents this year, not so much in past years. The cans are perfect and I didnt know about the charcoal. lol I usually do over water and have lost a few, thanks for the tip!!
I tweeted your post and I came to your blog from Chain Linky Climb.
I would love to have you visit and share on the #OMHGWW this week!!
Hope you enjoy your day!!
Karren
Thanks for visiting Karren. I’ll check your page out now.
This amazing post is being featured on my blog today – you are the “Highest CLIMBer” from last month’s CLIMB blog hop: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2015/08/august-2015-chain-linky-climb-giveaway.html
Also, the August CLIMB is now starting if you wanted to link up more of your wonderful posts.
Thanks again
Angie
Wow, thank you!
Awesome idea! I love coffee so this is really cute. I wanted to make my own budecisions I was wondering about the water rusting the tin? I have a vintage tin which is already quite rusty but I just wasn’t sure if I should coat the inside with something… any ideas or suggestions? Thank you!!
I guess I don’t worry about rust since they are already pretty rusty. Glad you enjoyed my post!