You may remember this cute little milk jug holder and the egg crate that I picked up when Sarah and I went junkin’ a month or so ago. (And for those of you who asked, the place she found was a roadside farm where a man sells tons of junk he picked up at estate auctions. It’s open during the weekends.)
The wood crate was quite cute and pretty cheap, but I thought the wood was a little blech. But I didn’t want to paint it, as I did love the wood look. So, I lightly sanded it and picked up some Miniwax Gel Stain in Mahogony. After a quick coat of stain, it looked so much better. (And, if you haven’t used the Gel Stain, I highly recommend it. It’s simple to apply and covers really well.)
Voila! Fun planter for the patio table with a little vintage flair.
The original plan was to add some vinyl decals from the Cricut, but I kinda like it in it’s natural glory. Once my annuals bloom, I think it’s really going to be a showstopper.
And, lookie at the transformation of this little egg crate.
It is now the nest to these mums that I picked up at the grocery store. I just added two layers of burlap. I was inspired to do this after another junkin’ trip last weekend with Jen (more details coming soon). Both Jen and I gasped when seeing this lovely little arrangement at The Nest. Who would have thought to use burlap to make any old wire container into a pot perfect for plants?
So, I had to try it myself. I had the flowers, the burlap and the egg crate. How simple! I love how it turned out.
Neither of these projects were a lot of work, but I think they look great. Those are the best projects, right?
What do you think?
I think you are going to be the next Martha Stewart. Everything you touch turns to gold, lady!
Amazing….that burlap idea is brilliant. And your porch looks so inviting!
It’s amazing how much a little stain changed the color of that crate. Looks great. I got one of the ikea lanterns last weekend, but my store only had the silver metal color.
wow. everything looks so great! do you catch people slowing down as they drive by your house? i know i would.
Wow. Just … wow! I truly envy your creative eye, Kim. You make THE cutest stuff!!
Looks like a magazine photo!! Love the egg crate. 🙂
Everything looks darling! You certainly can make an average looking ‘item’ into something fantabulous! I can’t decide which basket I like the best. I love them all! I want them all! Please please please move to Arizona!
Very cute!
that looks great!! i’m definitely jealous of your backyard!
dude, please come style the outside of my house. It’s so boring and I have no idea what to do with it. Wood basket looks 10 times better and you know the love I have for orange basket!
Absolutely! I love the orange egg basket with the daisies!