Hills hoist vase…
It’s an Australian icon – the hills hoist.
We had a hills hoist growing up & spent countless hours using it as a monkey bar, merry go round, swing, cubby house, for batting practice (with a tennis ball inside a pair of pantyhose) & a maypole.
My gorgeous brother saved me this when he & his equally gorgeous wife landscaped their backyard.
The new vase will remind me daily of a fabulous childhood.
Kerry
623 days ago
They’re so evocative aren’t they? My mum and dad (in their eighties) are still using theirs, in a backyard that’s changed very little
Tania
623 days ago
My Grandpa made his own ‘Hills Hoist’. His came complete with a pneumatic system for raising the washing HIGH into the sky. If you leapt off the back verandah and remembered to avoid the jacaranda you could whizz around three times before falling whole metres to the ground.
I also remember being vaguely disturbed at the sight of my grandmother’s smalls hanging on the line.
Fab vase notion, K.
sally
623 days ago
Fantastic vase. You’re full of so many brilliant ideas. And many thanks for reminding me about tennis ball in pantyhose from the clothes line.
Kate
623 days ago
A beautiful and functional retirement for the Hoist.
Love it x
angelina
623 days ago
holy crap, i love it.
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think i could get hubby to carry one back to the states in our suitcase?
Naturally Carol
623 days ago
Love it and your imagination! I’ve just had a peep at your camera light too..wonderful.
Cass Ward
623 days ago
One word – AWESOME
Baa-me Kniits
622 days ago
Another brilliant recycling work of art! I love it, you are so clever!
Margaret
622 days ago
If only I had thought of this when we got rid of ours! what a lovely keepsake.
Incoknito
622 days ago
C o o l
Paula
621 days ago
Kirsty, “mate”! Have only recently discovered your blog and talents. The hubby and I were so impressed with your camera lamp but on a patriotic level, you might have outdone yourself here. Have you considered a photography/coffee table book around a bunch of Aussie icons recrafted by you? Great job
Kylie
620 days ago
It’s fantastic
Kx
ally
619 days ago
So fabulous!!!
The family rumour is that my grandmother designed the first ever Hills Hoist – I’d love a vase like this!!
Roslyn
613 days ago
I love it. I have a big Hills Hoist smack bang in the middle of my yard. Not the most pleasing aesthetic for many but I love it and couldn’t bear to give it up!
Sorry for this very late thanks, I received the book and fabric – thank you so much the book is lots of fun and the fabric is gorgeous. I look forward to making something pretty from it soon!