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jessnjus
Oklahoma City, OK
June 08, 2009
10:37 AM Post #6658300
| someone was just tossing it and i have always loved these picket benches. but now i just don't have the slightest clue on how to dress it up. 
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planolinda
Plano, TX
June 08, 2009
10:51 AM Post #6658383
| what a find!! cannot believe the things people throw out!
i like the look of it already but of course you can be artsy and paint it all different bright colors--with not pattern or with a pattern
you can get a padded seat cushion for it
you can distress it by painting and then rubbing off some of the paint and adding a little bit of splatter etc -i did that to my kitchen walls--using blue and white |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 08, 2009
11:23 AM Post #6658587
| What a great find...it is exactly what I've been searching for!! I love all the ideas of planolinda's and agree that just as is would be great too. I wanted to use mine if I ever find one to build a flower bed around it and just sit in it and photograph and watch the birds. Lucky lucky you!! |
planolinda
Plano, TX
June 08, 2009
11:30 AM Post #6658618
| i hope you find one dellrose! sounds like you would really enjoy it! |
jessnjus
Oklahoma City, OK
June 08, 2009
11:35 AM Post #6658631
| ooh those are great ideas. i think i will definately have to put the padded seat cushion on it. maybe i could just leave the wood as is if i can find a good weather proof fabric that will go good with it. hmmmm. i was thinking of having my husband build 2 wooden square flower pots to put on the sides/ i don't know if i should make the top of the pot the height of the arm or seat. then what kind of flowers. i guess i could see what fabric i get then go from there. man, those ideas definately jump started a bunch of ideas in my head! thank you so much.
my husband almost didn't stop to get it. i was so upset!! men just don't understand sometimes!!! |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
June 08, 2009
11:45 AM Post #6658702
| Great find ... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 08, 2009
02:36 PM Post #6659473
| I have a bunch of old fence slats, maybe I can build one? it looks easy enough?
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jessnjus
Oklahoma City, OK
June 08, 2009
03:04 PM Post #6659638
| yeah i could take closer pics so you could see how it is made a little better. :) i'll try to post them here in a bit. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 08, 2009
03:51 PM Post #6659817
| That would be nice, thanks
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
June 08, 2009
04:29 PM Post #6659966
| Sigh.
I'm thrilled for your fantastic find! You can send it my way,
and I'll put it in the corner of the yard under the grapevine arch.
:-) Karen |
flowerjen
central, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 08, 2009
04:30 PM Post #6659979
| Awesome find! You can just paint it or put a clear coat on it to keep it the same color. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
June 08, 2009
04:40 PM Post #6660016
| Golly, on second thought, I like it right where it is!
I'll just sit there with my lemonade.
:-) KM |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 08, 2009
04:41 PM Post #6660022
| Got any room for a buddy?
I'll bring my own drink if need be! LOL
LK |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
June 08, 2009
04:51 PM Post #6660075
| LOL. Sounds fine to me, but I have enough lemonade for both of us. |
helenchild
Decatur, GA
June 08, 2009
05:02 PM Post #6660120
| I think it looks great right where it is just as it is. That weathered grey is beautiful. I think I would put something to help preserve the wood but certainly a clear coat. I agree a cushion to sit on and that would do it.
Have fun.
Helen |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 08, 2009
05:34 PM Post #6660274
| Wow- that's gorgeous! I'm in the "clear coat it" camp- I love the way the gray weathered wood looks! |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
June 08, 2009
05:37 PM Post #6660287
| last year when IKE took out 1/2 the fence in the Houston area I wanted to take the big trailer and go help pick it up ...people had it listed on Craig's List in every part of Town As I can't pull the trailer (well cant park it or back it) I needed DH to help ..couldn't get him it agree:( One more old fence item to show him ...lol
jessnjus,
if you see someone sitting in your yard drinking lemonade
You know Karen your close enough to go have a sit ...
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jessnjus
Oklahoma City, OK
June 08, 2009
05:57 PM Post #6660370
| the clear coat is a great idea. and if any of you happen to me this way we can definately sit and chat about ideas for the rest of my garden! thank you so much for all the great input! :) |
jessnjus
Oklahoma City, OK
June 08, 2009
06:06 PM Post #6660422
| here are some close up pics taters55.
im glad i got a closer look so i can repair a few things. plus there were some spider egg sacks underneath that i never would have seen. lol good luck. and if you need any measurements or anything like that just let me know.
and if you do it, post a pic!!!
:)
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jessnjus
Oklahoma City, OK
June 08, 2009
06:07 PM Post #6660427
| back view 
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jessnjus
Oklahoma City, OK
June 08, 2009
06:07 PM Post #6660429
| underneath view 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 08, 2009
10:57 PM Post #6661735
| Thanks for the close ups!
That will help alot.
LK |
