Sunday 6 March 2011

Looking forward to spring

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While searching Kijiji I came across this outdoor dining set for $99.00. I practically ran to pick it up :)  It’s a little rusted but it will get a fresh coat of black when the spring finally reaches us. The owners originally purchased it at Restoration Hardware, many years ago.
Did I mention how envious I am of those who have their spring flowers poking up?  Well, I am.
Last year I had my patio restoned and this year I am going to be focusing on creating an oasis there.  I have big plans.  I will be making some large planter boxes which will get some nice evergreens. I’m going to plant ivy to try to cover up my fence. This is a new venture for me as I don’t know much about plants, but I’ll learn.
Here’s a reminder of how it looked after I had new patio stones laid.DSCN2942
I stopped off at the fabric store today and found some great outdoor fabric to recover this set and make some cushions for the new table and chair set. There was a sale on!  $6.00 / meter (or $5.50 / yard)! 
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I will start making the cushion covers as soon as the snow melts, which at this rate could be June :)

11 comments:

  1. I'm envious of people with flowers poking up too! I love that set and the fabric and paint will bring it back to life!!

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  2. Love that fabric!! Can't wait to see the finished product!

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  3. Pretty fabric! You got yourself a deal on the table/chair set! I am so ready for spring! Green loveliness sounds so wonderful!

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  4. Great score, and the fabric is perfect. I am a fairly new gardener, as well - the people at the garden centre down the road are really helpful, although I think they hide from me some days :)

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  5. The fabrics are gorgeous! And great steal on the patio set! Can't wait to see the patio finished. :)

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  6. i can't wait to see it all come together! it will look fabulous!

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  7. Wow, the new set is going to look great with that fabric! I can't wait to see how it turns out. We have definitely had a bit of a warm spell here, and I just noticed today my mums are coming up (the green part, not the flowers). That is not to say we won't get 2 feet of snow by mid-week since it's still so early, but I am very much encouraged and can't wait to get some new plants!

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  8. Great find! I'm trying to think of spring, too, but the foot of new snow we got last night kind of puts a damper on my enthusiasm! Maybe next month.

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  9. What a great set. Can't wait to see it with a fresh coat of paint!
    I love your little oasis! It looks so fun and inviting. Great brick work!

    Megan

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  10. Fabulous fabrics! I love your little patio, and I'm looking forward to this year's transformation!

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