Back Porch & Bargains

Well, it's hot here in the south, but I'm getting my porch and deck refreshed with some sewing projects and some bargains. We just have to enjoy the outdoor rooms in the early morning or when the sun goes down.

I have seen so many fun projects in Blogland where people have painted chairs, etc., whimsical colors. I decided that apple green would tie in well with my refreshed cushions on the porch and deck. Sooooooo, this little chair has been hanging out in my basement, drab and neglected for about 8 years.

One can of apple green spray paint later.....

Isn't she cute!

We have a deck that extends the length of the house on the back. Hubby decided (very wisely) to roof part of it to make it comfortable in the afternoon sun. This is the open deck part. The all-weather chairs have new cushions.....er.....one new cushion and one folded fabric. I just finished recovering the chair cushion on the left. Let me just say.....if anyone asks, "Do you make box pillows with piping?" RUN THE OTHER WAY. Argh! I am quitting sewing for a while. I'll finish later today (maybe). What a pain! (Why does the window box on the left look 4 times fuller than the one on the right??Same sun....same direction??)
The petunias in the window box (I promise they are there!) are re-grouping, resting, and getting ready for another bloom (I hope!).

This is the part of the deck that is covered....yeah! That's a little GW wicker table from last year.

And the black tole-wanna-be tray was $1 last year at a church sale.

On the baker's rack I found a brown wooden candlestick....I used the famous Heirloom White paint and then distressed it a little. Next to it is a flea market find - a children's wicker lunch basket. I used it for a plant holder. You won't believe what Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict has done with a large one. I'll probably be copying that soon. It is gorgeous!

The lanterns and white container holding the red flowers are all from garage sales last year.

Oh, my grandies adore the swing, so it stays up ALL the time!

The large wicker basket on the bottom shelf holds my grandies' bubble containers and refill.
You've gotta have that in the summer!

OK, this little cutie almost hit the trash can or GW. She is a rather large ceramic turtle that I have had for about 30 years. She used to have ceramic shoes, but they broke sometime back and I almost got rid of her. But now she has some ivy and sits on top of the sand box container for my grandies. I'm glad I kept her.

See her there.....this is the fun area for my grandies.

Hope you enjoyed visiting my porch. Thanks to all of you for sharing so much inspiration. I'm a good copy cat!

I'm joining up with:

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday,

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for Today's Thrifty Treasures,

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday,

Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.

Be sure to check out their sites!

Have a wonderful weekend and week! Blessings to you. Linda