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My Secret Garden Tea Room.
by
Judy Rawlinson
(IC: homeowner)
Maybe it's not so secret yet but it will be once the plants and flowers fill in. I can't wait!
The inspiration for this project was a $7.50 bistro set I found at a yard sale. I dismantled, sanded and painted it. I then cut seat cusions from Dollar Store rubber matts. I didn't want the table and chairs sitting on the ground so I mixed and poured quick crete into forms to make an 8'8' patio.
Next, the "room" divider. I used old wooden screen doors. Remove the old screen and any hardware. Brush the door to remove any dirt or loose debris. I leave as much loose chips and layered paint as possible to retain some of the character. I sprayed a light layer of paint, letting some of the original color showing through. Once again, adding character. Its all a matter of preference, Now, place the window screen over the back of the door and staple down. Trim any excess. Place the chicken wire over the screen and staple it down. Trim any excess. I used the black window screen and the chicken wire because I don't like seeing the shiny wire. The screen hides the chicken wire and the chicken wire gives you something to hang decorations on. The screen also gives some protection from the setting sun.
Attach the old hardware and screw the hinges on each door. Drill pilot holes for the hinges in the adjacent doors. Don't connect the doors yet. Wait until you move them to the desired location. Otherwise they'll be heavy and awkward.
Move the doors to the garden and connect. To finish up, I hung the decorations and the tin can solar lights (that's another post)
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Published June 7th, 2016 1:06 AM
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Black Hills Rosie on Jul 10, 2016This is really cute, and looks like making it is a lot of fun.
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Judy Rawlinson on Jul 10, 2016Thank you! It was a lot of fun. I've found 2 more doors and am in the process of adding on.
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Kubeo99 on Oct 02, 2019
Your article is very meticulous and impressive for me, I hope to get more good posts. driving directions
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