Sunday, June 12, 2011

New Front Patio

Last Fall, I envisioned a small sitting area for myself in my front flower bed. I really needed a place to sit while the kids are playing outside. I've resided to the one step on the porch for years. So, in the fall, I transplanted my perennials from in front of the window to the backyard. This is before I leveled the area and transplanted the holly bush.



This is it now...



I laid those bricks all by my little self.
I bought the furniture for a whoppin $38 at Second Mile West. I made the seat cushions out of a white linen table cloth I just picked up at a garage sale for...$1. Very easy to make. Just need one of these...

Old handsome dog to hold down the fabric and VOILA!





The pillows are made from a vintage flour sack I found curbside. (Yes, I bleached it!) The chippy rust covered side table is perfect for my feet as I watch the kids. I added annuals to add alittle color and of course, I made another toolbox for my new resting place.

 
On to the next project,
Michelle

6 comments:

  1. sweet little spot, love the brick work and the iron chair!

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  2. You are so clever and creative. Kudos! You made a beautiful spot.

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  3. Good for you, and great job, Michelle! Your patio really looks great! How much bleach did you use and how long did you let it soak?

    xoxo laurie

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  4. It's darling.....glad to meet u....come on over and visit me and follow along....check out my older posts....I think you will like them...

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