Farmhouse Hose Holder

I don't get along with hose reels or hose hangers of any kind.  I don't know why.  Maybe I am difficult to get along with when working outside.

They always seem to get hung up when you need to reach a few more feet.  They twist and turn the wrong direction when you try to roll them back up.  Or if it's a hose cart, it just falls over. 

Tell me someone has this issue too!

However, I believe I've found my perfect hose holder.

This spring I got my galvanized buckets out to plant flowers in. While washing them out, I had an idea! {It was a Eureka moment.}

I set one aside to hold the hose.  To get the hose to embrace the idea as I had, I needed it too loosen up.  I achieved this by letting it sit in the sun for a while.  After that it was happy to cozy up in the bucket. 

It's the easiest hose holder to get along with. 

It looks right at home with the decor around the farm too.

I just love it.