It was a hot, hot, hot day and I decided to work on this “whatever thingy” I found a while ago. It was a dumpster dive found item. I’m guessing it was once a bar stool – what do you think??
I figure…why let it go to the dumpster.. ??? It’s got good bones so I’ll give it a new look.. simple, quick & cheap. So here it is with a new look as a new function. Ohhhh the power of paint!!!!
Pretty simple and now I have another plant stand (for now)… Who knows what it will be later.. I love the triangular shape of the legs. The tips received a dip in gold.
After painting it I added a pretty tile for the topper. It’s not grouted yet. I found the tile at Lowe’s on the clearance rack for $2.50. It was pretty enough to use. I may grout it later, I just didn’t want to buy any grout for this small project and it sits around collecting dust – never to be used again. But, in the mean time.. It’ll do just fine like this.
I’m sprucing up my porch and it sits perfect in the corner
I’m glad it didn’t make it to the dump. :). Have you saved anything from the dumpster pile lately? If so, share your story. Until next time.. See Ya!
Hey there! Today was an extremely “stay off my feet day” and do little as possible. The 49-mile two day yard sale we had was a great success and everyone looks forward to next year. My twin sister, sister-n-law, and aunt came down for the for event and we had a wonderful time.. busy, but wonderful. I’ll post pictures of some of the items we had for sell. After everyone left, as I sat back, kicked my feet up to relax in my “Rest Haven” I conjured up the desire to share my down time with you. It was a beautiful day, the weather was perfect and made me think of the Isley Brothers -Summer Breeze when the sweet smell of jasmine passed through my senses as the wind blew gentle breezes to break the heat. I thought back how my pallet project was well worth the sweat that day. The summer chill-out spot went through a slight re-do. Last year’s rainy weather made me realize I need to lift my set off the ground. I searched for inspiration pictures and found this:
Of course having this type of flooring requires professional installation.. so I used the thrifty way to accomplish my look.. Pallets!! Free Pallets!! at that. I laid them to fit the space, purchased a few luan boards and nailed them down to create a flat surface.
Got the boards hammered down and began to re-decorate the area. It’s time to take a tour of my “She Rest Haven” … sit back , relax and enjoy it with me, while imagining the sweet smell of jasmine in your mind.
I found decorative hanging tealight holders at Ross for $6.99 and they add a special bohemian touch to the space.
I painted the Rest Haven sign because I realized it just wasn’t feminine enough for me – see it here.
Did a bit of re-arranging of the furniture
The palm tree plant gives it a more tropical feel. The glass hurricane was a Goodwill find for $6.50 and the rose balls, I had for years, added the right pink palette touch to the table.
I used the last bit of seashells from the yard sale find to create my seashell “K”
Using scrap fabric to make accent pillows kept last year’s re-do very cost effective
The candle holder – a forgotten item packed away-was going to be sold at the yard sale. I’m so glad I decided to keep it.. I wanted $8.00.. The person offered me $5.00 – I said for $5.00 I’ll keep it.. – so .. I kept it.. found my animal print candles for it and voila … love it..
A warm sunlight glow is always perfect
Ahhhhhh…….. do you feel the relaxation here????
The $0.50 painted wine glasses will be used to serve drinks outdoors
The raised floor really makes the space feel more like an outdoor room. Just a few more touches to the surrounding area and this baby will be finished and ready for the Chillaxing to begin!
Thank you for tuning in to join me with my summer breeze – I hope you enjoyed it and look forward to your summer breeze moments.. See you soon 🙂
Hello there!! I hope all is well with everyone…I’ve had a productive week and got quite a bit accomplished. I’m in the midst of preparing for our town’s big 49-mile yard sale.. I hope the weather holds up because it’s going to be a lot to shop for. So, if you’re interested.. by all means come pay us a visit. Well, I have a fantastic makeover to show you today..I really like how it turned out.. I’ve had this bistro set for about 14 years. I was going to sell it at the yard sale but decided not to – glad I didn’t. Here is the table.. before
The chairs are equally bad. The bad weather mixed with birds took its toll on them. The set is vintage wrought iron. I adore scrolled wrought iron.. that’s what attracted me to the set.
I decide to paint the set and give it a whole new look. I could’t make up my mind as to what color to paint so..I chose a two-tone color.
I was going to attempt to do the cushions myself, but I realize my short comings and a seamstress – I am not- so I recruited my dear friend Sylvia, of S&A Alterations, who happens to be the local seamstress. She saw the fabric I chose and was excited about my selection. She got right to working on them and by the end of the week she was calling to say she was finished. She delivered them (talk about fantastic service ) and we both were excited how they came out. All though she refused to take a picture.. I talked her into it.. Thank you Sylvia!!! 🙂 You’re the best!!
Got the cushions all screwed in and here is the finished new look!! Get ready to get excited… 🙂 I think you’e going to like it.. as for me… I LOVE IT!!!
So you see why I chose two-tone paint for the chairs…
I’m sooooooo glad I chose to keep it..
So… what’cha think???? Holla at your Thrifty Gal – If you like it, let me know it – clap your hands !!! “CLAP, CLAP”
