After - Garden/Deck/Patio Decor
In my previous post I showed an array of items that were repurposed or utilized in our outdoor decor. Following are the "After" pictures. Enjoy!
The decision to shorten the step ladder legs was a great idea. Originally I wanted to separate the two sides of the ladder, but even though this thing was rickety and old, the rivets wouldn't give.
Two photos of the potheads. There are a couple more that you can see in other photos.
One of the topsy-turvy planters.
BBQ Grill and Hanging Plants. The fifth colander is hanging here.
Large Painted Pots. The largest pot I got at a garage sale. When I got it home I saw it had a crack down the side. I glued it and ran a piece of wire around the neck and it has held beautifully. That is a leaf in the front, not the crack.
The painted bench is in this shot, as well as one of the repainted deck chairs. I sewed cushions for the bench and milk crates, a hobby I'm just learning. The cushions are functional, but the sewing quality needs a tad more help.
Here is the ladder and pots. I Ieaned it against the deck rail and it has not budged, even through some bad storms.
The second set of topsy-turvy pots are on the right, with more pot heads in the center.
Did you notice the colander hanging planters? A set of three blue ones were at a consignment store. I paid $12 for the set. The smallest is attached to the top deck rail, not visible here. I used either coconut hair and/or coffee filters In all the planters to help keep the dirt in but let the water drain. I used wire, chains and "S" hooks to make the hangers. Hubby drilled in the hooks to hang them on. What a guy!
The water can was also purchased from a consignment store, this one for $10. The floral pattern was already Mod Podged on, and really makes it pretty. The sprinkler head unscrews so I took it off and used fishing line to thread into the holes. Then they were tied off with a washer. To simulate the rain I used clear, white and blue colored beads and jewelry.
This shot reminds me of standing behind a waterfall.
The light house and it is not leaning. I don't know why it looks that way. To the top of it is the smallest blue colander. There are 5 colanders: 3 blue, one silver (not shown) and one with a wine colored top on it (with the BBQ grill shown above).
Shown here is a small section of the patio table and 4 chairs that were repainted. We still need to get an umbrella and stand for it - waiting for the summer close outs.
We went to an art show this past spring and my husband loved these glass "tear drops". They are beautiful. We got three: blue and yellow for the front, and green for the back. I slid the pool noodle on the pole before settling it in the ground. I thought it would be more visible this way. We did not put the noodle on the tear drop on the deck.
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Yes I love all of your ideas
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Love, love, love!! I want to make a tear drop for my garden. You are my kind of garden decorator.
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Did those glass tear drops come with the copper looking poles?