Okay, my spray painting yesterday got rained out, so I did not finish, but here is what I have so far. I got this old vintage bike from Craig's List a few years ago and have not done much with it. After reading an idea from Tina at
Cherry Hill Cottage, I decided to paint the whole thing white, tires and all. Now I think it's too bright in this spot, so I am going to paint it red I think. I also want to get a wicker bike basket from Wal-Mart and plant some flowers in it. I'll let you know what I decide...
This is the back of my chimney.
Elise gave me this idea of using a mantle here. I want to make this feel like an outdoor room, so here is the starting point. I wanted to find an old mantle, but could not find one that would work on a budget. My hubby got this one for me for mother's day and I painted it "ryegrass" from Sherwin Williams. I did 3 coats of outdoor paint and some varnish, so hopefully it will stay protected from the weather.
I used some stuff I already had to decorate it and found this window for $2 at the restore. I just fell in love with the color. I plan to hang something else over it. We will see...
I painted this old step ladder too (I can't remember the name of the color) and used it as a fern stand. I love the weathered paint job on it.
I tucked some impatiens under the fern. They love this shady spot! More pics to come once it stops raining!
Okay, my spray painting yesterday got rained out, so I did not finish, but here is what I have so far. I got this old vintage bike from Craig's List a few years ago and have not done much with it. After reading an idea from Tina at Cherry Hill Cottage, I decided to paint the whole thing white, tires and all. Now I think it's too bright in this spot, so I am going to paint it red I think. I also want to get a wicker bike basket from Wal-Mart and plant some flowers in it. I'll let you know what I decide...
This is the back of my chimney. Elise gave me this idea of using a mantle here. I want to make this feel like an outdoor room, so here is the starting point. I wanted to find an old mantle, but could not find one that would work on a budget. My hubby got this one for me for mother's day and I painted it "ryegrass" from Sherwin Williams. I did 3 coats of outdoor paint and some varnish, so hopefully it will stay protected from the weather.
I used some stuff I already had to decorate it and found this window for $2 at the restore. I just fell in love with the color. I plan to hang something else over it. We will see...
I painted this old step ladder too (I can't remember the name of the color) and used it as a fern stand. I love the weathered paint job on it.
I tucked some impatiens under the fern. They love this shady spot! More pics to come once it stops raining!
4 comments:
Cute ideas! I've been looking for an old step ladder to use as an outdoor table/plant stand. You'd be proud of me...I've actually done a few projects myself lately. I'll have to get you some pics soon. I do have a couple of pictures of Emma's cakes on my blog (www.jamnorton.blogspot.com). Talk to you soon!
Look at all that cuteness going on... Love it!
Lov the little step ladder and the paint on it!
Rondell
Looks FABULOUS, Amy!! Now you're making me think I need a mantle out back. Maybe on the backside of my chimney??
Elise
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