Benches

Can it be Wednesday already?
Where is this week going?

I don't often show all of the benches
that are scattered throughout our house.
So today I wanted to show you a few.

Before I do, I would like to share 
some fond memories as a child with some benches.

Gramma H always had a bench by the back door
for us to put our shoes on and underneath.
Especially our boots in the Winter.

Benches were in the barns of both grandparents.
They were used to place the full milk cans
off the floor.

Benches were found in the garage at my 
own parents house and in the basement.
where dad had his tools.

Gramma B had a bucket bench in the kitchen
which had pails of water in it.
(they did not have indoor plumbing)

Grandpa H used a bench to prop his feet up
after a long hard day of farming,
when he sat in his favorite green velvet chair. 

Now these are my benches.
All purchased throughout the years.

This is my blue one in the kitchen.

The egg crate underneath came from

my gramma B's farm.

This is my bucket bench,

also in the kitchen.

I was told that this bench came out of the  oldest

barn in Allen Park, MI that was torn down.

(not entirely sure this story is true though)

The wood bench here is in the living room.

A gathering buttocks basket rests on top.

This little bench is usually in our spare bedroom.

With my mom staying with us,

 I moved it to our back room.

Another bucket bench.

This one in our hall.

I like 2 gallon crocks because they are easy

to move around...but have bigger ones too.

Lastly this bucket bench is in our bedroom.

Once again you will see

 two gallon jugs and a crock.

I have a few more benches around,

but will save for another time.

Do you have any fond memories of benches?

Well off to work.

Hope everyone enjoys their day!

Wood Bench Blessings To All!

Janice