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Store Your Toilet Bowl Brush in a Gorgeous Transferware Pitcher!

Why didn't I think of this before?
While cleaning the powder bath I was not liking how ugly that toilet bowl brush is setting there pushed back as far behind the toilet as possible where I hoped it wouldn't show.  It did show though.  

 Lightbulb time! 
"Hey, I've got a perfect brown transferware pitcher for this". This is a huge pitcher from the Aesthetic Movement (click to read about it...this is my all time most viewed post and still gets over 500 hundred views a month).  The pitcher originally would have gone to a wash set but I'm sure the bowl is a long goner.   It's got a little damage to the base and some discoloration on one side so it's perfect for this.  So, I went and got it, and here it is now helping hide the toilet bowl brush.


Sure beats that plastic case it was in before!

 

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Comments

  1. This certainly is a new use for your lovely pitcher Nancy

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  2. Oh gosh, I LOVE this Nancy! Something I would do without hesitation. That is a great looking pitcher and perfect for the brush that does the nasty.

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  3. That is some beautiful and classy brush holder! xo

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  4. Good idea! Mom from Cottage and Broome

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  5. That's the prettiest toilet bowl bursh holder I've ever seen!

    I just sent you an email.

    I hope you will bring one of your posts to my first Potpourri Friday Party this week - Friday, September 2. Link-up starts on Thursday afternoon. Without a doubt, your participation will help make the party better!

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  6. What an elegant place to store your toilet bowl brush!

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  7. I agree! It looks great and a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Oh, I LOVE it!! What a beautifully creative idea! All I probably would have done is put flowers in the pitcher. :)

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  9. Beautiful pitcher. Terrific idea. I think I will pull out one of my pieces of pottery to do the same! Thanks for the idea.

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  10. DUH!! I can't believe I haven't thought of that either! Oh wow...I am SO doing this! thanks!

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  11. No wonder this is such a popular post, what a fabulous idea! We all try to hide our bowl brushes and their yucky plastic holders. Now I'll be on the lookout for something pretty to keep mine in!

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  12. Nancy, you are too funny -- you know how to take the everyday and make it special. Joni

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  13. That was such a clever idea Nancy!

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  14. Nancy, you have transfer ware for every need! This is certainly an elegant way to go. I love it!

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  15. How clever!!!! Sure beats the plastic things that they come in!!!! You'll elevate the lowly pitcher without a bowl to star status -- the prices will go up!!!!

    Love the shape of that pitcher as well --

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  16. Looks great! The brown aesthetic dishes remind me of Hermes' new dish pattern, Les Maisons Enchantees -- http://usa.hermes.com/p_les-maisons-enchantees_les-maisons-enchantees_home_91495_184551_58017_184542_127528_10202_10052_-1__0

    Pat
    PersonallyByPat

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  17. Nancy,
    I have never understood the need to keep a cleaning tool out in the open, but if you must, this is a charming way to do it!

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  18. Hi Anonymous, I agree actually, but I think this is one thing that's also hard to store somewhere else besides right where you need it. My powder bath doesn't have any cabinet or vanity at all (pedestal sink) and it does make it difficult to find storage space for things like this that you don't want to show, especially in this room that's used primarily for guests.

    Thanks for all the comments everyone...seems most of you like this idea!

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  19. Nancy,
    How clever! Now to look around and find a pitcher tall enough! Great idea! Thanks!
    XOXO

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  20. Great idea but I use the disposable Lysol scrubber pads!! More sanitary!
    i could do it just for show though!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  21. Genius!! Love love love it -- I'm sure it will make everyone smile when they see it!

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  22. ooooohhh i am so going to do this,bless you for posting this fabulous idea xxx

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  23. Hi Nancy,
    This is such a clever idea! I am gonna be on the lookout for one too:-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  24. What a great idea!.. you inspired me, I have a blue pitcher that I thought would match my kitchen but didnt... but just realized that it is perfect for my bathroom!
    I plan on taking a photo of it tomorrow for my blog and giving you and your blog a plug for the great idea.... thank you so much! i hope to have it up and running by Christmas or new years.
    -Carolyn

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