Now, towards the middle of June, I am finally confident that winter shall not return. The rain has been refreshing, though it is still hard to not see the sun everyday like you can in Colorado, and I have been getting into the season by doing some gardening!
I am posting some pics of the recent planters and lattice that I painted - so many bright, fun colors for spring! Enjoy!
This planter was once old, yellowed, and ugly - it sure looks good in Annie Sloan Emporer's Silk!
This old ladder is one of my favorite pieces, and just needed the flair of these old tins and a few coats of English Yellow to brighten it up! Hint: when painting pieces for outdoor use, DO NOT WAX! Wax melts in the sun. The paint will weather with the season, which will only add to the charm of your outdoor pieces!
This lattice was one lady's trash, but became my treasure! The range of bright colors brightens up the side of my house, and will be the perfect climbing wall for the Jackman Clematis I planted!
Upcycling old, unwanted items is my passion, and this old milk pail looks lovely with these red Asters.
Finally, this is a project I have been dying to try: using an old chair as a planter! I painted this beauty using graphite, and put red begonias inside! Bonus: what was once the chair cushion, now sits under the plant, protecting it from falling and giving definition to the bottom of my chair!
Happy planting and growing! If you are looking for some pre-made garden accessories, come check out our booth at the Vintage Iron Market, starting this Wednesday at the Peace Plaza, in Rochester: http://www.vintageironmarket.com/home.html.
