Happy Monday! Usually Monday's are my least fav day of the week, but this week is a short work week due to the upcoming holiday, so technically today is my Wednesday! We are expected to have an entire week of 106+ degree weather, so not a lot of projects will be getting done. I'm also heading out of town on Thursday so this may be a quiet blog week, too.
Over the weekend I finished up the deck spruce up. We are all ready for citronella candles and company!
I intended on doing a painted rug DIY project for the space, but I decided to fore go the rug. Our deck is not covered and between the harsh sun and bird poop, I decided it wasn't the best decision. I still may get one of the pastic-y ones, but for now I thing we're good. I also picked up some more cushions during a World Market flash sale.
The majority of this space has been all about repurposing and reusing items we already had, including the hanging succulent planter.
It's actually a shelf to our entryway console table. It came with two, but I only wanted to use one, so Ive had this in the garage for months. I had a little ah ha moment yesterday and realized it would make the perfect planter. Having already had the hooks on hand, I picked up some $1 buckets from the ever-trapping Target dollar section and some succulents from Home Depot for $1.98 each! I simply drilled holes in the bottom of the buckets for drainage and planted away.
This could also work really well with shutters and herbs, other small flowering plants, or even strawberries. I love how they soften and add life to the bland stucco wall.
So who wants to come hang out with us (after it cools down, of course)? You're more than welcome. What did you get into over the weekend?
Until next time....
XoXo-Shavonda
LOL, I want to hang out but maybe not in 106+ degrees ;)
ReplyDeleteI love how colorful everything is and the planter idea is awesome!
Thank you Julia! Girl these temperatures are insane! I loooove the heat but this may just be a tad much:)
DeleteI love the little succulent leaning wall planter. So cute! xo Kristin
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristin!!! I'm really happy with how it came together:)
DeleteNice idea for a planter! If I had space I would definitely do this. I know you are going to have lots of great get togethers on your porch!
ReplyDeleteHey lady! The best part about the is it takes practically no space at all. You see I leaned mine on the wall tucked behind a potted plant. It's a great small space gardening solution:)
DeleteI picked up the same little tins in gold from Target's dollar section and am using them for herbs! Love how you hung them...great idea. Your deck is so colorful and looks like the perfect spot to enjoy a nice lil drink. Boo to the 106 weather...stay cool this short week and enjoy your 4th! ;) Jesse @ Scout & Nimble
ReplyDeleteHi Jesse! I'm actually thinking about going to get a couple more to grown herbs on the kitchen counter:) Thank you so much!
DeleteThe deck looks great! I love how you created a hanging planter! genius :)
ReplyDeleteThanks sweet pea!
DeleteAhh, it's so pretty, fun, and colorful. Basically, it's perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteHey lady! You're far too kind! It's def not perfect. You know what would make it just about perfection? If you somehow found a way to magically zap your amazing waterfall over our way! THEN it would be perfect!
DeleteHi Shavonda, I think the patio is awesome, love the planter idae!
ReplyDeleteOops idea, Have a Great Day!
DeleteHi Lory! Thanks so much and thank you for stopping by:)
DeleteYour deck looks wonderful. The colors are friendly and inviting. The planter looks fabosh! Makes me want to sit out there and relax. Good job! This is why you are great at what you do :)
ReplyDeleteThis is FABULOUS! So creative, and such a lovely blog
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Becky
http://cuphalffull-sf.blogspot.com/
What a great way to repurpose that shelf!!! It looks great with those purple cans and succulents. This is such a lovely space, I'm sure you and your family will be spending a lot of time out there this summer!!
ReplyDeleteHi Shavonda! I nominated your blog for an award!! Come by and check out the nomination! Hope you have fun with it and pass it along to some of your reads!
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www.younghousenvy.blogspot.com
Hey chicas! I'm so excited! Thank you. I'm workin on my post now:)
DeleteYour deck looks great, love the colors and those little hanging pots! Don't be afraid to make your photos bigger, I need to see all the juicy detail ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Jayne! Thank you so much!!!
DeleteLooks amazing. I love the little vertical wall of pink planters - so stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! I can't wait to get started on the actual full on overhaul of the space!
DeleteEverything you do is amazing. I love the way your deck came together. You've given me a lot of great ideas for my own space.
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog and love your ideas. I don't know where you live -- I'm in Texas north of Dallas -- but it's been hot enough for me.
ReplyDeleteI use a piece of lattice, propped against the patio wall behind a bench made from concrete blocks and 2-by-6's, with flat-backed black planters fastened to it with S-hooks -- chartreuse sweet potato vines and blue daze are thriving. Also have a couple terra cotta sun faces hanging on it -- love the look.
I look forward to seeing more of your ideas.
Patty
Hi patty! Thanks so much for stopping by. Your patio space sounds amazing. I'd love to see it:). So glad to have you as a new reader.
DeleteSo beautiful! The colors are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove this space, the colors are perfect! I saw a great outdoor rug on Overstock the other day, I think it might be the plasticy kind? But the colors are great and would work so well in your space, but it doesn't really have blue in it :( http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Prater-Mills-Indoor-Outdoor-Reversible-Orange-Purple-Rug/7718769/product.html?AID=10712286&PID=3662453&SID=skim725X1114222Xf5680e99656374299b40d001667f5db5
ReplyDeleteAm LOVING your color choices - turquoise, orange, pink, and purple. What a happy place to relax and have a cocktail :) GREAT job and wonderful inspiration!!
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