Creating an Outdoor Space With Recycled Items
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I have been looking at this blank space on our back deck forever. I new I wanted a little barista table and chairs but I couldn't justify spending 200 bucks on one and as I had been searching thrift stores and flea markets nothing was catching my eye. Well the other day it was gorgeous out and I was tinkering around the yard and when I was looking for paint in my shed and doing laundry downstairs I realized I had so much furniture and "stuff" stored all over the house, shed, and garage that were not being used. So, I found a metal table that I had stuffed in a closet, 2 red metal chairs I bought at Target for extra seating in our basement that were never being used, and some thrifty finds that I had collected and put them all together to create my own little barista set....for FREE! Does it look designer? No, but it looks me, which is eclectic, vintage, and flea market cozy. I can't wait to sit outside with my cup of joe and listen to the birds while flipping through the latest Flea Market Style magazine.
After shopping my own "shed" and "garage" and "home" I found some cute little items and made myself a free outdoor living area.
Before: It's lacking in Spunk and Color!
The previous owners had left this little white metal shelf in the garage. I decided to use it as a small potting type bench. I put my flowers I still needed to pot on there, my watering can, and tin can full of my gardening tools and gloves.
I put my little herb garden on the first level. The little metal cart is from the Goodwill along with decorative vintage plates you can see more of that here Our Gleaming Door.
I've had this screen for 5 years and had it shoved in the corner of my office with no where to go. I thought it would be great as a sort of privacy screen since our neighbors deck looks right out onto ours. The butterfly I also had laying around for years that I just added for dimension and that outdoorsy feel. The rug I bought at Kohls a few years back for my kitchen that was shoved in "get rid of" bag. Sure glad I kept it because it fits perfect in this little space for a nice place to lay your feet.
It's colorful and resourceful!
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Very cute, fun looking
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I love the bright, funky, welcoming space it's beautiful with your recycled eclectic belongings and they look terrific together. Imagine having all these lovely things like your screen and butterfly etc alreadym shows that you have a good eye and great imagination, great share thanks.
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