A Simple Grate for some Great Vintage Photos

I purchased this piece at a local sale, not knowing what it originally was or what it was used for, but knowing it was a great piece.  And I knew exactly how I wanted to use it...to display some vintage family photos. I loved the elements of it, and the price was definitely right.  A mere $9!  Couldn't beat that!

It was constructed of four sections held together by thick metal o-rings.  I can't take credit for putting it together, but whoever constructed it, must have known it would be used for such a purpose. 

And I love vintage family pictures and the stories they tell.  I've used them in other projects and they'd be perfect to display on this piece.

These office clips will work perfect to hold the photos. 

It all fits together perfectly.

And I can now display a picture of my Dad as a young boy.  Isn't he cute!

And if you don't want to use it for pictures, how about keeping important cards handy by the phone.

Now you don't have an excuse for remembering important dates or phone numbers, now do you.

And here's another little unabashed self-promotion and plug for the next Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style event coming October 13-17.  Check out the details at http://www.aajms.com/.  We'd love to have you come!

To see more of my JUNKMARKET projects, click on the link on the side of my blog.