Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Some Color on the Front Porch

                                                          
                                         The After......
                                     

                                         The Before.....

   
                       Much Better.... Don't you think???   : )

       This set was my Grandmother's.... it is quite old & I have recovered it more than once..... I did not store it this past winter.... it sat out in the Michigan winter.
 Notice the horrible rust & faded fabric....awful...
             One afternoon, a few weeks ago.....
                             on a whim...
     I went for some spray paint I had in the house.... some fabric I bought over a year ago... a remnant I just liked & knew I would someday use.... 
                       
            I am not entirely sure I like it....  ????
  
   We have a white house with a wrap-around porch all the way across....this sits in a corner.......I do a lot of red geraniums...  white wicker chairs....red bench....
         thought I would add  something different
                  & use red with turquoise
                        (+ I had it on hand : )  
                    sort of free make-over
              & a short afternoon of work
              
                         Like??  Not like???
      

                                                
                                 And.....
                The new cottage is almost ours..
       Just waiting on the final paperwork.... agh!!!  
                  Why is this taking so long ??? 
                          
               ( & yes.... one of the very 1st things to go
                will be the ugly front door...
              though my sons think there is
             absolutely nothing wrong with it : )
                                                                                           
                                                          
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8 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I actually like your makeover- It looks kind of tropical and summery to me...perfect fit with red geraniums!

    I can't wait till you get in your summer place! The door isn't awful but, you are right, I don't think it is in character with the rest of the house. Hugs- Diana

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  2. TeteJuly 7, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Your make over made me smile ;)... and I want that door- painted pink...pale, pale pink. Just think of all the light it lets in. Big swoon- hope you get it soon. Love the tin roof on it.
    Hugs- Tete

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  3. Blondie's JournalJuly 7, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I LOVE your newly painted table and chairs. This is really the "It" color right now! I'm sure it looks beautiful with the red geraniums and bench.

    I have my fingers crossed that you get your home soon. It really is pretty! And big!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Toyin O.July 8, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    What a great makeover; praying you get your home soon.

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  5. DebbiedoosJuly 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Well I sure love it Kathy, that is one happy color and such pretty fabric too.

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  6. DebbieJuly 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I like!!!!! Aqua is my new favorite color. It looks great with the fabric!
    Debbie

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  7. LoAugust 2, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I love the new set! I would drink my coffee there every morning : )

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  8. ShannahApril 14, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Thank you for stopping by on my blog (the silver glazed dressing table). I've enjoyed clicking through your blog this morning...and I really love the bright colors in this patio set! Well done. :)

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