One of my favorite things to look for when I’m out yardsaling is columns and pedestals. Big or small, it doesn’t matter, there are so many ways to use them around the house. They are so versatile and I move them from place to place all the time. Some are on top of my kitchen cabinets to lift things up, one is on my foyer table for the same reason, and the taller columns are used to accent plants and give them more presence and importance than just placing them on the floor. The pedestal above came from a yardsale years ago for $5. It’s plaster and was already painted. I love the shape of it, as well as the rope detailing on it. It has moved around a lot over the years and now adds a little lift to the peace lily in the den.
In another corner of the den, this faux palm also gets a lift. I also found this shorter column at a yardsale, I think for the same price of $5.
This little column was found at Hobby Lobby at the end of the season a couple of years ago. You know when they mark everything down to 60-70% off? I scored this for about $7 on sale and now gives Mr. Bunny a place to rest in the foyer.
Smaller architectural fragments are great for table tops. Use them for display, as lifts to elevate something that you want to highlight and show off.
Classic Columns
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I’m a “column” girl myself. I have them all. . . over. . . the. . .house. And I love them!!
Blessings,
Sher
P.S. GREAT fix job on that yardsale find
Oh these are beautiful but my 14 month old baby girl would have a ball trying to knock one over. Oh can you just imagine…we’ll save columns for when she is bit older. 😉 Miss ya Rhoda.
Rhoda, I’m headed out to a rummage sale at a church before work, I hope I find a column!
I love all of yours but I noticed something I never saw in your lovely home before. I would love to see a better picture of the painted chest? next to the column with the bunny…please!!!
Happy hunting tomorrow! Mary
You won’t believe this! I don’t have a single column. But, you’ve inspired me with your creative use of them in your home, so I’m going to look for one. I know exactly where I want my first one to go. Thanks for being such a inspiring friend!! xoxo
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I just this morning noticed your blog link missing from my sidebar. I must have tried to delete something else and grabbed yours instead. I fixed it! Can’t be without Southern Hospitality every now and then, can I?!!
Rhoda I always love photos of your home and your creativity!
I have some columns made of old bedposts too…just add a big bit of wood to the bottom and one to the top, whatever size you want.
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Thanks for sharing all the wonderful photos of your columns and how they are used in your beautiful home.