The patio is furnished mostly with trash to treasure makeovers from yardsales and thrift shops, come on, I’ll give you a tour.
My old baker’s rack got a coat of aqua spray paint. The boots, basket, green pitcher, white Haeger planter and bunnies are from yardsales. And there’s a glimpse of an old door waiting for it’s new home. (another project) The lime green food dome is from Big Lots.
There are pair of boxwoods and spruce trees among other planters at the entrance.
This old wicker planter was from a yardsale and was just 5 $. It’s seen better days but I still love it.
You can get an idea of how large the patio is from this shot.
A real treasure from a yardsale was this vintage wrought iron patio set, 20$! The small rug at the door is from overstock.com.
I love this shot…..my swing…ahhh! This large rug matches the smaller one and is also from overstock.com. The rocks on the bench are to keep magazines from blowing away.
Opposite the swing are the adirondack style rockers. The small black table was free from a yardsale. I love this big rug!
The curbside desks were turned into plant stands.
Pillow and shell book from yardsales are on the old Hershey break room bench.
My Mom used this old dresser in her bathroom and it was stored in my basement waiting a makeover.
I sprayed it lime and aqua and used a marker on the plastic knobs. It’s a great place to keep magazines, paper plates and placemats.
The clock and cage are from yardsales.
This mini fridge might not be too pretty but it sure is handy on the patio. Just help yourself to an icy cold drink.
Another treasure is this white tray table, 5 $, yardsale. I keep it near the back door so it’s close when I want to bring out food. Holding the fridge is a curbside find, an old washstand that’s missing it’s doors and now has a little curtain hiding shoes, plant food etc. I think someone started to strip it and gave up. I like it just the way it is.
You can see the watering cans lined up on the storage bench. Right beside is where you step down to the grilling area. Our old patio set is at least 20 years old and was sprayed black a few years ago. The cushions have been replaced several times but the set doesn’t wear out so it’s working just fine for me. I’m always tempted to buy a new set, especially when they’re on sale, but don’t think I will. Looking at this shot I think I need another rug for the other side of the patio. What do you think?
The chandelier is an old one I had in the basement, sprayed and branches added. I’m into branches…..they’re free….lol. I love the way they look and the organic feel. Add some votive candles and it’s a candelier!
I got this firepot from my daughter’s for my birthday. I love the colors and it coordinates perfectly with the colors out here. It’s the neatest thing. Are you familiar with firepots? You use gel fuel and it even crackles when it’s lit. It’s so nice out here after the sun sets and the fire’s lit. Apple green candle is from a yardsale.
I’d like to spray the plastic storage bench we use to hold the cushions and get another rug. I can see some larger pieces on the wall above the doors and windows and some tall palms, so I will be on the lookout for the perfect pieces. But for the patio’s first year in use, I’m happy.
I never imagined this would expand our living space so much. It’s where we have breakfast and read the paper, eat meals, entertain and just sit and relax and swing of course! The vintage patio set is shaded in the morning and the other side of the patio is shaded later in the day. What a great space and we are sure enjoying it. Hope you enjoyed the tour.
Thanks for stopping by!
Linked to The power of paint at Domestically Speaking. All of these things were spray painted:
wicker planter, swing,
both patio sets, old Hershey bench, little blue bench, old dresser, baker’s rack, flower pots, school desks, adirondack chairs and chandelier and both birdcages! Phew, I think that’s it.
Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer.
Boardwalk Bragfest at Bobbypins Boardwalk.
DIY Party at FineCraftGuild.com
You can see more of how the patio began
here and here.
Debbie (((xx)))
Oh Debbie I absolutely LOVE your patio! I remember when you were first building it! I knew you would make it spectacular! You have coordinated everything so beautifully! And the best part is, they are all "finds" my favorite!!! I am definately copying your painted, numbered pots! LOVE IT ALL
Kristi
It's wonderful, Deb! You did a great job furnishing and decorating it. Love your baker's rack – it's bigger than mine and I like the width of yours {mine is narrower}. Enjoy it!
What a wonderful place you have to hang out. Your really have it all out there. I love all your great garage sale finds, too. You have blended all the colors nicely. (little envious here.
D
Oh, your deck and outdoor space is just gorgeous. I'm loving the happy colors you've used to. I'm not jealous!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Wow it's fabulous! I love how big it is. You have so much room to entertain. I love all the gathered items you've used out there.
Fantastic! I love what you've done with your 'new' space. You've inspired me to get busy and fix up some of my patio furniture and paint my baker's rack. We're getting ready to build a pergola or roof over our new patio just outside our bedroom doors. It will house our little hot tub. Now I think I want a bigger roof that will cover that one and the big one, too!
~Adrienne~
This is such a wonderful space and you are using it in a creative and delightful way. (Some folks could have the very same space and it would look completely uninspired.) Love the dresser and all the wonderful color. The good thing about a patio is that you can use it rain or shine. Enjoy the summer!
Just a beautiful space, love the colors you used! We have a swing on ours too and love it!
Rondell
That's the prettiest patio I have ever seen!
Hey, girl…you did a fantastic job on this space! I love the lime/blue scheme..so summery. It was great to see how you gave things new life with a little spray paint. I forget that spray paint is transformative. Love you blog. Peggy from Pa
I am loving your gorgeous and BIG patio! I love all the interesting pieces and colors you have used and how it really is like a room you would spend time in. My hubby and I have been debating covering ours and after seeing yours I think I am going to tell him to do it NOW!
Love Love LOVE it! The green and aqua! Perfect!
Lou Cinda
Everything about your little slice of heaven is beautiful!
Happy 4th to you and yours
hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Debra, it's beyond beautiful!! Way to go & what a porch that is now. You lucky girl, to have a roof over yours. You know I'm envious, but I'm enjoying my porch too.
OK, can I feature your new porch on my Friday post NEXT week?? I'd love to!
What a wonderful porch. I love the colors. It's great that you have so much space. I, too, am an avid yard sale shopper. It's amazing what you can find out there. I also love the thrift stores.
What a wonderful space. I can see myself drinking a nice tall glass of iced tea! Love the colors!
P.S. I found you thru the linky party at FineCraftGuild.com!
Everything looks fabulous!!! Love the blue & green.
I love the color!
As a matter of fact, I just found a blog yesterday called House of Turquoise!
Keep creating!
Tumaini
http://www.flippinfactory.wordpress.com
Recycled and upcycled furniture
Oh my goodness those colors you chose for your patio are simply divine. I couldn't believe that even the cord on the lighting fixture is color coordinated. Great job! Loved the cyber tour of your patio.
Joyce
This looks like it came right out of a designer magazine. It's wonderful. What a great "bragable". You did great!
It's wonderful! And so much space too! I just love the cool blue and green color combination and wow a $20 patio set. Great bargains too!!
I love it, so gorgeous! I really am loving the colors…and am going to use those in the future…I have done a lot of pops of yellows, greens and blue, different variations.
Hey Debra~
What a simply fabulous space!
Though wonder you spend so much time there.
You have done such an outstanding job designing it and decorating it as well.
Happy Weekend,
Donna
I wanted to stop by and let you know that your project has been featured from Wednesday's Boardwalk Bragfest. Congratulations on your wonderful "bragable"! You can see your feature here:
http://wwwbobbypinsboardwalk.blogspot.com/2010/07/featured-attractions-on-bobbypins.html
Please feel free to take a "featured" button, and thank you for sharing your project. I hope to see you on the Boardwalk again very soon!
Your patio is simply gorgeous! I love the colors you have used. Fantastic job! I could waste the day away in your space…fabulous! ~ Stephanie Lynn
This is just so awesome… I love that you've reused items and all the fresh colors… a little paint can really change things! Lezlee
I'm so impressed at what a beautiful cohesive outdoor space you've created – you must LOVE spending time out there.
I WANT your SWING!!!!!!!!
Cheers,
Laura
Dropped by from Southern Hospitality. What wonderful ideas. I would enjoy relaxing there. Super colour choices.
Hi Debra, Your porch is fantastic and I so love the colors you used. It's wonderful how you accessorized it like an interior room. Have a great weekend.
xo, Sherry
your porch is so beautiful! I am turquoise and green with envy!! hehe!
Wow, to have that space and you really decorated it beautifully. I would just about live out there. Colors are beautiful. Elizabeth
Absolutely stunning! I love the colors and it looks like such a calm & peaceful retreat. You've done a beautiful job with all your finds!
Have a blessed weekend ~
Pat
WOW!!! Just spectacular! I even dragged my husband away from the baseball game on tv to look it over. You are motivating us to get to planning our own outdoor patio renovation. Hope ours turns out as well as yours has! Absolutely glorious!!!
Love it Debbie,it came out great. You could add some curtains that would be over the top
Great space
Hi Debbie. You porch looks so relaxing. I love your colors and the shape of your porch is wonderful. You done so many creative things. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs…Tracy