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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Outdoor Inspiration & a Giveaway


This vintage metal was stand is so great ~ I love it! However, I have never been able to find a spot in the house for it. Perhaps if I had a little cottage out back, or a summer house, it could find a forever home. Alas, none of those here, so it has been relegated to the basement for about a year now. 


Of course, since the weather has warmed up a bit, we love to move our entertaining outdoors. We have a pretty extensive yard and gardens so I thought to put his little girl to work. 


Doesn't she look pretty? I think she fits the bill perfectly for a small outdoor bar area. You can always use more serving tables outside ~ and this one can handle getting damp and messy. 

This vintage Granny Apple green pitcher and bowl set has not see the light of day in years. I found her tucked waaay back in a corner of a barn at a yard sale. Covered in grime ~ you almost couldn't see her fabulous color. She is just what my Mother's Day roses needed. 


**Please head on over to Courtney's gorgeous blog "The French Country Cottage" (link on top left sidebar) and check out the FBV Giveaway today!!!!


I do have a question for all you DIY'ers:
Does anyone have a good suggestion for antique wicker to be weather treated? These wicker rockers (once bright yellow) have been painted only ~ what to do next??? Thanks very much for any suggestions.

Linking up with these wonderful parties this week ~ 


What's it Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Thriftin' on a Thursday @ Savvy City Farmer
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Monday Marketplace @ Common Ground
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground



Dee XO

12 comments:

  1. Glad you found her and put her to good use!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. How pretty! Maybe you can use polyurathane on the rocker? Have a great week!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  3. Love the wash stand, glad you found a place for her to be useful. I live in France & haven't been able to find anything a lovely as yours. Enjoy her.
    http://barbaralilian-infrance.blogspot.com

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  4. I love the green of the bowl and pitcher. So pretty! I just found your lovely blog. I'm visiting from French Country Cottage and signed on as a new follower. Hope you have a wonderful day.

    Danielle

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  5. Found you from Courtney's Blog!

    LOVE that outdoor metal table - has such potential!

    Your Mother's Day roses are stunning and look perfect against that green pitcher set!

    Nice to meet you, I am your newest follower!

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  6. Dee:
    I just found your site. Wow...I am in love...
    I sure love that green bowl and pitcher.
    French Door sent me over.
    Mary

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  7. Dee:
    First time here...French Door sent me over.
    Love it!
    Mary

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  8. oops...I mean French Country Cottage sent me over.
    Still love your site.
    Thanks,
    Mary
    www.lambscrib.blogspot.com

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  9. Love the green pitcher. Just signed up to follow your blog and get in line for the giveaway. Thanks!

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  10. Try using a spray varnish if you can find one. If your chairs are in the hot sun, be sure to get them wet occasionally. Or put them in the shade.

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  11. Love the bright green bowl and pitcher

    I have a little giveaway on my blog also , please come over and enter

    janice

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  12. LORA STEPHENS

    I AM YOUR NEWEST FOLLOWER....
    I LOVE THE WASH STAND,,, EVERYTHING IS TRULY
    LOVELY! HOPE THIS IS MY FIRST WIN!

    MANY BLESSINGS... LORA STEPHENS
    LABS63S@AOL.COM

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