Flamingo
This metal flamingo was on the screen door of a little “summer house” in my husband’s back yard, growing up. It was there as long as I remember and we started dating at 15. I would say that it qualifies for vintage. The house was really a screened in porch attached to the garage where they could enjoy being outside on hot days bug free. It was also a place to have sleepovers when they were young, mosquito free. We always had family parties and cook outs there in the summer time. I have always liked it and now it is on our fence. I should take it out of the weather but I really like it in my garden.
February 3rd, 2010 at: 9:31 pm
That is cute! Makes me think 50′s. It must be nice to have something like that around to remind you of younger days.
February 3rd, 2010 at: 9:36 pm
She is sooooo cute…you are soooo lucky to have her! Thanks for coming by for a visit and I hope you will come again:)
Blessings,
Linda
February 3rd, 2010 at: 10:03 pm
What a sweet garden ornament. I can certainly picture it as part of a screen door.
Jocelyn
February 3rd, 2010 at: 10:25 pm
The flamingo looks like it belongs outdoors.
February 3rd, 2010 at: 10:42 pm
Hi Teresa~~ It’s one thing to have a cool vintage piece, all the better when there is a story/history behind it. This is great!
February 3rd, 2010 at: 10:58 pm
Flamingoes are so fun. I think he belongs outside…A bit of summer all year round.
February 3rd, 2010 at: 11:07 pm
oh fun. Sounds like a GREAT place to have sleepovers!
February 4th, 2010 at: 12:12 am
What lovely memories! I’m glad you saved that and it looks great on your fence.
February 4th, 2010 at: 9:58 am
I’ve always loved those old metal doors with the great decorations on them. This one is really lovely, and it sounds like it brings back really great memories too. Love it!
Happy VTT!
Carol
February 4th, 2010 at: 11:48 am
wayyy cute. I was so excited when I saw some pink flamingos in my neighborhood with santa hats at christmas that I had to turn around and get the camera out. lol
My son was like..what’s all the excitement?!
February 4th, 2010 at: 12:00 pm
Nifty garden ornament! What a great way to recycle something special from your youth that’s all in the family.
February 4th, 2010 at: 1:02 pm
I love that you saved this flamingo! What wonderful memories it holds! Thanks for sharing!
February 4th, 2010 at: 2:23 pm
I have seen these!! I wish I had a screen door with it attached! Great idea for garden art, and what a great memory associated with it!! Happy VTT!
February 4th, 2010 at: 3:02 pm
cute! with great memories attached. no wonder you don’t want to take it down, even in ‘the weather’. i am sure it’s used to all types of weather by now;-)
February 4th, 2010 at: 4:33 pm
Your pink flamingo is fabulous. I love it alot. It makes great garden art and holds fond memories for you.
February 4th, 2010 at: 7:02 pm
Hi Teresa,
I just love old, vintage things – especially those with wonderful memories. I am glad you have it now :^)
February 4th, 2010 at: 8:23 pm
What a cool flamingo! So much better than the plastic species!
February 4th, 2010 at: 8:30 pm
sooooo vintage-cute! keep it where it is….it’s perfect!
February 4th, 2010 at: 11:31 pm
Much sweeter than the new fangled ones. I would have to set it outside too.
February 5th, 2010 at: 4:17 am
pink metal flamingo.. very vintagey! and he should be place in the garden.. so pretty..
September 22nd, 2011 at: 9:31 pm
really like vintage flamingo i am looking for one like it, actually entire screen door for our cottage.