Round Barrel Planter

Traci from Beneath my Heart loved the look of the Ballard Designs Scalloped Edge Planters minus the scallops.  When she spotted a large round wooden planter at Goodwill for $6.50 she nabbed it up.  Inspired by the look of the designer planter she recreated the feel with a little paint. The Ballard Designs Scalloped Edge [...Read More]

Wood Framed Outdoor Sofa

Like Ana White, you may have longed dreamed of having high-quality patio furniture to call your own. The reality is that a nice set could easily cost you a few thousand dollars, which is likely WAY more than most of us are willing to spend. This is where Ana White again comes to the rescue [...Read More]

Hand Painted Planter

This season, Kim from Sand and Sisal is all about bringing bright, bold colors to her outdoor area. To help achieve the look she is after, Kim hand painted a plain fiberglass planter she already had with a whimsical design. I love this idea to liven up a tired planter with a fun combination of [...Read More]

Outdoor Slatted Console Table

Carrie from Dittle Dattle was busy over the summer building outdoor furniture, including some fabulous chaise lounges and an umbrella stand side table. She realized the task of furnishing her exterior was not complete while grilling with insufficient space to manage all her ingredients. Carrie decided a console table was next on the list and [...Read More]

Nautical Wooden Buoys

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to dress up your summer décor. Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming created these nautical buoys from scrap wood, making them free. Suh-weet! She just used acrylic craft paint for the punch of color and then added vinyl numbers and sisal rope. [...Read More]