A Potting Bench & A DIY Chandelier

by Terry Foster

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My dear husband brought this sweet potting bench home for me after working away for the last 40 days. I had asked him to keep his eyes open for me and pick up a few items on his way home if he saw anything I might like.
This potting bench was one of the things he'd found.
Take a peek at the before ...

a potting bench a diy chandelier, lighting, outdoor furniture, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling

I started by removing the hardware on the drawer and used some "Furniture Make up" and a stencil to create the number on the drawer front. I wanted to add a little interest to the piece other than just changing out the hardware. It also gives it a little added texture. After the makeup was dry I sanded the edges and allowed some of it to break off in a few places giving it a well used feel.

I then mixed up a custom color of chalk paint using left overs in antique white and a steel blueish color. I covered the whole body of it with just one coat followed by a good sanding. I left the top original and only gave it a good cleaning. The body color was toned down by brushing on a little dark wax.

I had a lot of fun photographing this pretty little potting bench. I had also created a new chandelier out of an old 80's light fixture and a vintage wire basket. I removed the handles off of the basket, then took apart the 80's light (removed all the "80's" off of it ) and gave everything a coat of antique white paint. The basket just got a light dusting of paint, I liked the grey of the wire showing through a little for a touch of contrast.

After it all dried I rewired and reassembled the light fixture inside the altered basket. It turned out so pretty and I like the way it looks outside on our patio.

Have a great day!

Smiles!

Terry

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Kimberly Schoffler Boynes on Nov 01, 2015
SWEET

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- Terry Foster on Nov 01, 2015
  @Kimberly Schoffler Boynes Thank you so much! Have a great day! Smiles!
  
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Maggie Connor on Nov 05, 2015
Beautiful Terry! Happy Holidays are upon us! Aloha from Hawaii.

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- Terry Foster on Nov 12, 2015
  @Maggie Connor Oh how I wish I was in Hawaii Maggie! You are one lucky girl! Thank you for your sweet comment and happy Holidays to you! Smiles!
  
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