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What's It Wednesday #19

There is something romantic about an antique cast iron stove. Even Benjamin Franklin found these utilitarian works of art interesting. In the Mid-1700s, he decided to improve upon the stove design of the day and created the "Pennsylvania Fireplace". 

This Sheffield cast iron stove is my personal favorite. It once belonged to my grandmother and now resides, lovingly, in my Dad's kitchen. 

This HCI wood-burning cast iron stove is kept in Dad's kitchen as well. This stove was used to keep you nice and toasty on a cold day. 

My mother's dear friend Sandy is one of my idols and mentors for many reasons. She and her husband have been blessed with the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, The Everglades. Living in such a magnificent place not only gives you the opportunity interact with nature, but also to acquire all kinds of amazing antiques that people either leave behind, give away, or sell cheaply. This stove is truly a beautiful piece of art  from the Atlanta Stove Works of Atlanta, Georgia.

The Atlanta Stove Works went out of business in the 1890s and was replaced by the Birmingham Stove Works and later the Birmingham Stove and Range Company.

When I grow up, I want a beautiful antique stove that I can put in my garden. This piece adds such grace and character to one of Sandy's gorgeous gardens.

How about this beautiful cast iron stove as a planter and an art piece on your deck or porch? 

The one thing I do know is that these beautiful antique stoves found a great home to be featured in. 

Tell us about a beautiful stove in your fondest memory.

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

Paula

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Here are this week's awesome features

Get ready to be amazed by the design genius of Rosemary over at Villabarnes

Audrey's got the Blues over at Elegant Economies

This beautiful Easter Tablescape  is simple and rustic at French & Sparrow

Shabby Art Boutique gives an old girl a gorgeous new look.

If you love vintage suitcases as much as we do, stop by Olive Out

Do you know what you get when you mix Fiesta, Dollar Store, & Walmart? A gorgeous Woodland Spring tablescape at JBigg's Little Pieces