Blue Clear Sky: Repurposed for Thrifty Thursday

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Repurposed for Thrifty Thursday

Layers of pots and blooms can have more impact than just a single potted plant on the patio.

Andrea, from one of my favourite blogs, Rural Revival, is hosting a Thrifty Thursday linky party. Andrea says it best: "Do you treasure vintage items, do you like to up-cycle, are you trying to leave a softer foot print on the planet by reusing items or are you doing your best to live a more thriftful life?" Stop by her blog and join in some thrifty fun!

EARLY SPRING

I chose to share this wood stand I picked up from a neighbours garage sale. She said it was originally used for forming and slicing cheese. I originally bought it for inside but I had trouble finding a spot for it. While working on adding some touches to the patio area, I decided to bring it outdoors. Now it is the perfect perch for some pots of ivy and wave petunias. I love the rustic touch it adds to this area of the patio.

NOW

14 comments:

Rural Revival said...: Elizabeth, I just adore that sweet stand of yours, and those flowers, what a delicious colour!

Thanks for linking up my friend! : )

~Andrea~; July 8, 2010 at 1:40 PM
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...: How cute is this. Love your plantstand. Just adorable. Hugs, Marty; July 8, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Snappy Di said...: I love repurposing things... but I'm just flat running out of room in this house... Hmmmm, maybe I can talk Hubby into buying a bigger house?? LOL nah... me thinks not.

Di; July 8, 2010 at 4:12 PM
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity said...: You're right it does look perfect with the plants on it.; July 8, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Leslie @ goodbye, house! HELLO, HOME! said...: What a great spot for this, Elizabeth!
It looks like your petunias are so very happy here :)
I am adoring your galvanized watering cans!
Mine is plastic--does the job, but not much to look at, LOL!
Hugs to you!
(You know I like to up-cycle, too!)
~me; July 8, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Nana's Fun Stuff said...: Oh Elizabeth, what a cute wood stand!! I just love it and the flowers are so pretty. Good job girl!; July 9, 2010 at 1:11 AM
Laura Lynn said...: Thanks for stipping by my blog! And you're right - my favorite was the transferware plate!
I have collected a bunch now as I can't help myself!

I love the "prarie pretty" and country home magazine too.

Your cheese thing turned flower cart is sweet.
I love all your slipcovers too.; July 9, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Lisa Macomber said...: I have tagged you with a blog award for being a "Versatile Blogger", please come by my blog and see...

Lisa; July 9, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Elizabeth said...: Hi Elizabeth!

THanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comments!! I'm your newest follower - I want to support a fellow Elizabeth (lol) and Ontarian! :) Btw, I love the wooden stand - is it very old?; July 10, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Linda @ Painted Whyte said...: I just wanted to tell you that i recieved the book and wash clothes in the mail the other day and i totally love them. Thank you so much!!!!! They were worth the wait.; July 11, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Secret Garden Cottage said...: Nice transformation! I love the way your plant stand looks with your pretty flowers on it!!
Have a wonderful week!
~ Jo :); July 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Julie Harward said...: Hi there...I'm glad you found me! I like your blog too and will follow you..how fun! :D; July 12, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Obee Designs said...: Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my post! I hope you will stop back soon or maybe even become a follower.
I love your thrifty cheese table.
It looks great hold those pretty bright petunias!
I hope you're having a great day!
XoXo
Gail; July 13, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Kim said...: What an interesting story for your plant stand. It looks just perfect there and does make quite the impact.; July 13, 2010 at 3:15 PM