It all started with a stack of end of summer outdoor clearance pillows from Target and Home Depot
a cool old wooden box from a yard sale for $5.00,
throw in a couple of pots of mums and pinecones,
and a pair of benches we got from our friends that didn't have room for them (thank you, Jacob & Carrie!)and our porch gets a little facelift:
Although outside projects are supposed to be dying down, this is the best time of year in Texas to enjoy perfect temperatures
I have to show you that the coolness of these benches~they have hinges and the backs of the benches fold forward:
And turn into a table! How neat is that? We love them
Of course, they could always be used for naptime or extra overnight guests as well :)
I would love to find a rug to put in between them to cover up that crack and pull it all together~if you see any amazing deals on outdoor rugs, will you alert me?
Oh, and P.S., the paint color on the oops can is Valspar Spanish Tile. I don't know why it was an oops can, but it is a delicious, rich shade of red.It's DIY Day at Kimba's~go check out the other do-it-yourself projects:
Oh how fun! I love the new color... the little man looks happy on his new "table":)
ReplyDelete~Whitney
Looks just charming! Love the red!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! it looks so good. Wish I had riends like that.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I saw those benches at a farmer's market/craft in Provo and wished upon a star that I didn't live in a 2 bedroom apartment. :) They will be wonderful for your family!
ReplyDeletethis looks super fabulous! i love red. i've been looking for outdoor furniture & decor on sale but no such luck yet. your makeover is beautiful!
ReplyDeletei host a goodwill party every wednesday, stop by & link up!
Your patio looks great! That red is a great color!
ReplyDeleteso cute! I love those benches, how convenient!
ReplyDeleteFun! How cool are those benches!! I have a weakness for pillows especially "sale" pillows Love the ones you picked!!
ReplyDeleteI love the picnic table! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks great as usual!
ReplyDeleteI'm only slightly jelous of the great weather in your pictures. We have been FREEZING this week. It attempted to snow (it actually did for a little bit but melted as it hit the ground)on Monday and then it's just been cold and rainy since. I had to bust out the winter coats already! I would love some nice fall weather right now!!!
It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! And what cool chairs ~ turning into a table; very creative! That color really suits them, too.
ReplyDeleteMelissa those benches are TOO COOL! I LOVE them!! the whole patio looks wonderful!
ReplyDelete~TidyMom
Love that red paint on the benches. I just bought a can of red spray paint and I'm trying to figure out what to do with it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love love love those benches and its so cool that they turn into a table.. your patio redo looks nice.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen anything like those benches! WAY cool! They look great in red, too. :)
ReplyDeleteur patio looks great! you now ready for a nice outdoor party!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love those benches!
ReplyDeleteGreat color! And I love those bench-to-table things... used to want one myself once upon a time but went a different direction.
ReplyDeleteYou might try outdoorrugsonly.com for a well-priced rug--I've heard they're a good source--or even Pier 1 if you have a store near you.
What a wonderful look you have! Those benches are perfect...love the red too. The flowers and the pillows, everything goes perfect together! I would even use that red for more things maybe a small planter, or plant stand, watering can....you did a great job putting all the colors together. I love it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Debbie
Looks great! Lovely finds and a great eye = perfection!
ReplyDeleteHow cute!! Have you thought about filling in the crack and "painting" a rug on the concrete? I LOVE that the benches become a table!!
ReplyDeleteGreat facelift, very charming. And you so scored with those benches/table!
ReplyDeleteChelsea
Love all of it! Great benches! I just got a really nice indoor/outdoor rug for a great price at Amazon of all places - free shipping too! Check them out
ReplyDeleteI was at Target (in the Dallas, Texas area) and their outdoor rugs were on sale for $15 regular $49. They are in the same section as the indoor rugs.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Such a fabulous idea and what darling benches. The red is perfect and your cushion finds are awesome. Good job lady!
ReplyDeleteHi! I love your great ideas and how drivin you are! I am a neighbor to Kristine Anderson. I do have a question for you, but don't know how to email you. So maybe you can email me? I want to paint my front door, what is the best way w/o getting on the succo and I need to create a better color. Ideas....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Lynette
Patio facelift...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Check out Home Decorators Outlet for an outdoor rug. I got a big one last year for 80% off...I search under rug finder in the price range I might be willing to spend. Or, get some cement paint and sealer and paint the patio. I have plans to paint my patio if it would ever stop raining here in GA!
ReplyDeleteBallard Design is having a sale on their a few outdoor rugs, they're a bit pricey even so, but make a statement.
ReplyDeleteYou could always paint the cement for a forever rug!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! Where can I get those benches/table??? Love it, looks so GREAT!
ReplyDeleteHello Melissa - love your patio! Those benches are fabulous and make such a great impact. And I think that wooden box is so cool! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
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It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThose benches are so cool! And I love the red :)
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