I wanted to add a little something more on our front porch, so my husband came to the rescue (as usual). I was hoping to add some height and interest and found a few benches that I thought would be super cute. I just wanted something that I could put pots and other decorative items on, nothing to be used for actual seating.
But, they were all more than $100 and lets be honest, that seemed a little steep for something to sit on the front porch designed to create height and interest. I was keeping my eye open at flea markets and antique stores, but nothing popped up.
My patience vanished.
Enter Ryan.
I showed him three benches from JCPenney and he said, “I can do that.” And he did. (Really quickly, too. Which was nice.)
Then, he sat on it. Then, we sat on it together. Then, we both celebrated that it looked really cool and seemed incredibly sturdy. Much more sturdy than my inspiration benches… silly inspiration benches just cannot compare.
He’s a proud guy. (Ignore the mess in the background. It’s just a mirage.)
Then, I painted it and pulled out a few fall items from the basement (I haven’t had the urge to get out all the Fall-a-palooza yet. Maybe by the end of the month.)
Here it is in its new home with a few fall decor items.
I had that old cabinet door that I painted “Fall” onto as well. I just tied a little string of twine to it. I think I like it. I may add something else. Aren’t those little stakes in the planter adorable? They are made from reused pallets. Clever and cute.
How do you feel about me adding our house number to the bench? Cute or silly?
And here is the door. (On an unrelated note: I’m very disappointed in how the stain on the front porch weathered. Very poor. But, still better than it was before. I may have to put another coat of stain on the porch soon.)
So, are you impressed with Ryan’s handiwork on the bench?
I totally am. He kinda rules.
Love it!
This turned out so cute! Great job!
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Yay for Ryan! That’s a great bench!
soooo cute. why did yall get all of the crafty-ness and me none?!
Who in the world wrote that he must take after his father? That is totally hilarious Steve! He is a VERY talented young man and the most wonderful son-in-law on God’s Earth!
I LUV this! Great job Ryan! Wish we had space for a little bench out front.
The bench looks great and the fall decor is super cute. I have funkin with our letter too. I think the house number would be cute.
The bench looks fantastic! What a great and handy husband you have! : ) I LOVE the “W” pumpkin you have sitting on it. So cute.
Oh, and I would definitely paint the house numbers on the bench. That would be the perfect personal touch. Numbers are so fun! : )
nice work!! i love the bench!
Cute bench & I LOVE your red door!
Must take after his father!!
Um, your bench is totally awesome!
I’m going to steal it.
The idea, I mean…not the actual bench.
Awesome that your hubby was so helpful! What a sweetheart 🙂
Very cute and so is the styling of it!
That looks fabulous! And I love the “fall” door. 🙂
Yay for handy hubbies! The bench looks great, and I can’t wait to see Fallapalooza!
The bench definately adds to the porch decor. Nice job!
I LOVE it! What a great job by your husband and your decorations are just beautiful! Do you have that “W” pumpkin weighted down with anything?
I’m so jealous and it makes me want to ask my husband to make something like that… or maybe just go to the local auction and hope for something similar to do the same thing and just need a paint job… oh the ideas!!!!
I wish I had a handy husband! (Mine washes all the laundry though) Love the bench and fall decor!
Isn’t it great having a boy who can build you stuff? I wish mine had the time…
Love it! This may have to be one of our next projects…hubby will be thrilled I’m sure 🙂
What kind of paint did you use?
Oh, he has skills! Send him over to make me one.
Your decorations are cute and I think your house number on the bench would be Awsome!
p.s. on your deck, did you use a semi-transparent or solid stain? I’ve found a solid stain lasts longer on areas such as deck boards or areas that get alot of sun.
I love the idea of your house number on it!
I so might have to add this to my husbands to do list!
ryan is so handy. is he for hire? you are both very creative. i love the fall decor also. i’ve been putting out my fall decorations too. i have as much fun in the fall as i do decorating for christmas. good job….both of you!
Cute Cute! I am ready to put out my fall decor..yours is sooo cute!
OMG … I’m offically in love! Just gorgeous, and I love the way you’ve styled it for Fall!
Love it when the hubs can get inspired too and say “I can do that.” and he does. Your husband did a great job with the bench and you did a great job with the fall decorating.
I am totally impressed!!! It looks fab!
Love it! And love your fall decor (especially the W Pumpkin). I loved my M pumpkin last year and am contemplating a funkin so I can have it longer each season – is that what you used?
I could go either way on the house number…I love numbers on things, but you might not see it much with decor around it.
I wish I had a handy hubby!