We began flying our flag daily, beginning the day after 9/11, and our porch seems "naked" without it!
And now for some random, thrifty redos.....first, this little dated $3 green box with compartments and a fruity painting.
I thought this would be fun for the grandies. I painted it white, tied some jute around it, and filled it with Scrabble tiles, dominoes, sea shells, golf balls, corks, cards, and Scrabble trays. I am looking for marbles, and some other interesting stuff for them to dig out and play with.
Daughter gave me this adorable little footstool - a thrifty GW find, and it didn't need paint or anything...good to go! I love the iron legs and the straw covering tied on with jute.
So I painted it apple green with left over paint from my green porch chair and it fits right in on the porch.
I'm joining these parties....oh, and thanks, ladies, for your weekly hostessing!
I thought this would be fun for the grandies. I painted it white, tied some jute around it, and filled it with Scrabble tiles, dominoes, sea shells, golf balls, corks, cards, and Scrabble trays. I am looking for marbles, and some other interesting stuff for them to dig out and play with.
Daughter gave me this adorable little footstool - a thrifty GW find, and it didn't need paint or anything...good to go! I love the iron legs and the straw covering tied on with jute.
I found this tall $2 tin pitcher looking like this...OK, I know it's patriotic, but it's just too busy for me.
So I painted it apple green with left over paint from my green porch chair and it fits right in on the porch.
I have a GREAT project to show you that Daughter did, but am having trouble with the pics sent from her camera. I'll take some pics with my camera and show you next time. You won't believe it!!!
Also, this is a project waiting in the wings to be completed by Daughter-in-law and me. I can't wait to see this makeover.
I'm joining these parties....oh, and thanks, ladies, for your weekly hostessing!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 Tuesdays
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
May you have a safe and Happy 4th of July! And May God bless our country, guide our leaders, protect our servicemen and women, and allow us to be a beacon of freedom to the world....one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Blessings to you. Linda
39 comments:
I LOVE your porch. It is just wonderful. Your home is gorgeous. Your tray with all the childrens play things is such a great idea. Love it. I agree, the footstool is fabulous and the pitcher is wonderful all decked out in green. Love it all. Hope you have a fabulous 4th. Thanks a ton for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty
Your porch is gorgeous!
What a difference in the pitcher so darn cute in the green!
I can't wait to see the hutch when done and your daughter's project too!
Have a great 4th!
Rondell
Your porch is gorgeous!
What a difference in the pitcher so darn cute in the green!
I can't wait to see the hutch when done and your daughter's project too!
Have a great 4th!
Rondell
What a beautiful porch! I love it! I love that you leave your flag up all the time! God bless America!
All of your finds are wonderful...the little stool is just perfect and the pitcher is so pretty painted in my favorite color...apple green!
Happy 4th!
Cathy
What a beautiful porch! I love it! I love that you leave your flag up all the time! God bless America!
All of your finds are wonderful...the little stool is just perfect and the pitcher is so pretty painted in my favorite color...apple green!
Happy 4th!
Cathy
Great makeovers, Linda. I like the box with the game items. Happy
4th!..Christine
Linda...You really have vision! The little box and the pitcher turned out great! And your porch looks fantastic...love it! Happy 4th!...hugs...Debbie
Linda,
Your porch is very nice...I just love me some porch time! Your thrifty box makeover looks great! Hope you have a happy 4th!
Blessings,
Linda
That is a beautiful, elegant porch!!!
Happy 4th of July to you as well!
Your porch looks beautiful...so comfy and inviting!
Pretty home! I'm jealous of your big begonias. I planted some in pots by our walkway to our front door and they stopped blooming. :(
Such a beautiful porch Linda and that caddy is just the cleverest idea for little kids! They will love it!
The stool is very cute and I love the pitcher too!
Happy 4th, that hutch looks like it will be amazing!
Cindy
Happy 4th of July, Linda!
I like your thrifty finds!!
Hi Linda! Happy Independence Day!!! You'll porch perfectly represents America.
I like the cubby box, I'm such a texture person. I'd be fiddling with that all the time. It came out great. I really like the after pitcher as well. And that begonia is gorgeous! You certainly have a green thumb.
Hugs...Tracy :)
Linda, I love how you transformed that box and added all those goodies for the grands. Love the apple green on the pitcher. It looks much better that way and what a cute foot stool.
Lot's of great thrifty finds. My favourite is the little white box with the game pieces. Lovely.
Linda, I just love your entryway, so welcoming! And what a fun find that is, I love how you filled it with neat little items for those little ones. Happy 4th!!
What a cool and comfy porch...one of my very favorite places in the summertime!!!
Linda,your porch is so inviting, I love all the touches of black. The box you turned into a treasure for the grandies is wonderful, what a great idea. I swear you and Debbie find the best stuff and re-purpose it in such clever ways,Kathysue
Great little project transformations, Linda. The compartment tray is terrific and I love the shape of the pitcher... a shape I didn't notice until you painted it that lovely green (too busy, like you said).
Victoria @ DesignTies
Your porch is just beautiful and I love that Green pitcher and the way you have it displayed. Blessings, Vicky
Happy 4th!!! Great transforms!!!
Linda, you found some fun new things for your beautiful porch. We fly our flag every day too. Something so refreshing about seeing the stars and strips blowing in the wind. :-)
Sarah
The box redo is perfect. And the doo-dads are so much fun! I love the picture all dressed in apple green!
I want your porch!!
I step out to a silly slab and walk... ug!
Very beautiful!
Sandy
thewondersofdoing@blogspot.com
What a wonderful grandmother you are!
I love what you did with the patriotic pitcher.
Linda,
I have featured you today at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS...you see...I loved your FRENCHY PILLOW! Please feel free to grab my cute little starfish featured button for your blog:)
Blessings,
Linda
what a beautiful and welcomeing porch you have..
hugs
Sonny
Beautiful job on your porch and you have some great finds. I love what you did with the box, great for organizing, I also like the pitcher much better in green. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy
I love your porch, Linda! It is the perfect size to me and you've decorated it beautifully. Love your "new" wood box. I've been looking for some old game pieces to put in my apothecary jars.
Your porch looks like a great spot to sit and visit. Love the pitcher re-do. Good idea for the kids...I would never have thought to put all those fun things in one place.
Debbie@houseatthelake
I love what you did with the box with all the compartments. Such interesting things in it also! Very cute idea!
You sure are handy with decorating...can you come over to my house and help? lol Wicker in a porch room is beautiful...
Sylvia
What a lovely porch, and the pitcher looks so much better with the green. You have great taste!
I just love that tray! What a stylish way to display and store those little knick-knacks! Great idea.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Linda, you have been busy with the paint, and the results are great! Can't believe that little caddy looks so cute painted white, and that is a great color of green on that pitcher. Your house looks so pretty and so inviting. I scrolled down to see that fab pillow you made. I love it, and I can't believe it had your wedding date on the fabric! laurie
What a beautiful porch a displaying the flag daily is inspirational.
I love the box you did for your grandkids.
I may have to copy that one!
Laura
White Spray Paint
You got some GREAT stuff!! I LOVE the box! I want to play in that!!
And the footstool? LOVE!!!
Your porch is beautiful and so welcoming....
Can't wait to see the next project!
Lou Cinda :)
Your porch is wonderful and inviting!! I agree with you that the porch would feel naked without the American flag! I love the green that you chose for the pitcher! I also like the clean look with the white! This allows the color that the porch does have to pop and catch your eye!!
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