Sunday, July 11, 2010

Porch Additions


Hello there!

My friend Char and I were back in action yesterday. It wasn't the most successful garage sale-n day, I think because of the neighbourhood we were in or maybe because it's getting later in the season. But I did manage to find a few things, including a couple of items for our front porch, which got a face lift last month.

I found this wrought iron hanging planter for $1.50. It matches the one one we have on the side railing (another great garage sale find).


Here it after I added my hanging plant to it.


I also found this little plant stand which I knew had some potential. For $1 I couldn't leave it behind and I am so glad I didn't.


Here's what it looks like after a $4 can of spray paint and some accessories.


And yes, that ivy *IS* in a loaf pan and the flowers *ARE* in one of my beloved vintage pyrex dishes. As the plant stand is pretty small I had some difficulty in finding pots that would fit on the shelves. These kitchen items are a temporary fix, but I kind of like them.


 
The mason jars are filled with river rock and tea lights. I've seen many people in blog land make candles out of mason jars, sand and tea lights. I love the look but I didn't have any sand. I did, however, have some polished river rocks I picked up at a garage sale in the spring.



When I mentioned the mason jar candles to Char she suggested adding lids when not in use so they stay dry (great idea). I found three jars with glass lids in the garage. Love it when you can use items you have lying around. Sort of justifies holding onto stuff!

 



So, with just a few items and some spray painting our front porch is a little cozier (is that even a word??). I hope you like it!


I'm linking up to Rhoda's thrifty party on Southern Hospitality and Debbie's garage sale-n party.




Thanks for visiting!

18 comments:

  1. Steph I so love it all!! You have such vision for the junkin' items we find and I love seeing the transformation.

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  2. Love the plant shelf! For a $1 you just can't pass that up!

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  3. I love mason jars. I found a wire shelf this spring at a sale that I am using as a plant holder too.

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  4. Everything looks lovely! LOVE that plant stand makeover. :) Thanks for the visit!

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  5. You rocked it girl! Love a gal who loves spray paint, it is just the best for transformations1 Good deals.! Thanks for joining in on the party!

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  6. Cute things! I've been adding more stuff to my new porch too. So much fun to make it even cozier. Love those glass jars.

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  7. The plant hanger is so pretty and I love what you did with the plant stand! Happy week!...Debbie

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  8. too cute!!! I love everything!!! I really love the hanging basket sista!

    Keep on Junkin!
    Jennifer

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  9. Jennifer, What a cute little plant stand! I like the ingenuity of using your kitchen items as pots. Fun, cute, AND frugal. Visiting from Rhoda's.
    :-) Sue

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  10. your porch is adorable! I love all of your finds!!!

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  11. These are such fantastic ideas, and your porch looks amazing! So welcoming :)

    Thanks for stopping by One Fine Wire! I hope you come back soon!!

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  12. Hey Steph!!! This is Jennifer from All that Glitters! My dream job is to own a consignment shop! But a cool one that clean, organized, and has home decor and really great prices!!!!

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  13. Love your porch. Love those jars with the candles and rocks. They're so cute. I haven't ever seen those glass lids before. I love them.

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  14. Charlene sent me your way and I am so glad she did! I love all your finds and your papercrafting projects too! I feel as though I have found a kindred spirit! hugs from Denmark!

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  15. Love it Steph, you make me want to spray paint!

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  16. oh my goodness, i love that tiered plant stand that you painted, and those hanging baskets. how could i not have thought of hanging those baskets from the brackets i found for a buck from a thrift store. thank you for that inspiration, i was just thinking of them as brackets to hold something up, not as decorative holders.

    thanks so much for stopping by the cape on the corner, and for your encouragement on my first attempt at stripping paint! i truly appreciate it!

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  17. Thanks for your nice comment on my blog! I love the jars with the rocks. That is such a great idea.

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