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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

I Painted the Potting Bench!

Hello  Everyone! 

This morning while I was painting my front porch swing in the garage, I started thinking about the potting bench on the screened-in porch.  (I think a lot when I paint and if I’m not thinking…..I’m singing!)  I really like the size of the potting bench and it’s a perfect fit for the screened-in porch.  But I don’t really care for the finish.  So, when I finished painting the swing, I took the paint, paint brush and myself to the screened-in porch and started painting the potting bench.

Take a look at it now……

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I used outdoor white paint. While the paint was still wet, I took a rag and wiped some of the paint off. 

Yesterday, when I posted about the potting bench, which you can read about here, it looked like this.

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I kept everything the same on the potting bench, except I added a plant inside the dirt bucket.   

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I’m so glad today was a thinker day for painting rather than a singing day….LOL!  Otherwise, this potting bench would probably still look the same.  For now, I’m happy with it and will more than likely be keeping this for a while. 

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Thanks for stopping by and hope you all have a wonderful day. 

Gail

Linking this post to the following parties: 

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25 comments:

  1. GinaTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Now I didn't think it was possible to make that potting bench any prettier, but you did it! I love the paint job. It's perfect!

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Love the fresh new look, Gail.

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  3. Becca BertottiTuesday, May 22, 2012

    So very, very pretty, Gail !! I love the new color, along with the fun pops of red !!

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern NestingTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Gail I love it painted!!

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  5. Grandma Barb's This and ThatTuesday, May 22, 2012

    I thought it looked good before but not is a Wow! It looks great.

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  6. Janette - The2SeasonsTuesday, May 22, 2012

    I love the new color. You did a great job!

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Wow ~ I love it painted, Gail! I thought you were going to say you used French Linen on it; I had to go back and re-read "white". I guess the original stain and wiping it off added to that look. So, where's the swing? : )

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  8. Michele M./ Finch RestTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Gail,

    Love it painted!

    Well done!

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  9. Carrie@comfortablycarriedawayTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Love it painted! I never met a potting bench I didn't love!

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  10. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Love it painted white, Gail! Turned out beautifully!

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  11. Sonny GTuesday, May 22, 2012

    love it Gail.. looks so fresh and bright and the items on it really show up well too..

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  12. Chari at Happy To DesignTuesday, May 22, 2012

    Hi Gail...

    Oooh...your potting bench looks sooo beautiful dressed in it's new finish! I love it...and I love all of your pretties that decorate the bench! Simply beautiful, my friend! You did GOOD!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  13. Ann@A Sentimental LifeTuesday, May 22, 2012

    What a difference it made! Looks great.

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  14. Nita StacyWednesday, May 23, 2012

    Oh...I love how your potting bench looks painted. I'd love it if you shared it with my readers at Mod Vintage Life on my linky party - Mod Mix Monday which is going on now...

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  15. Ribbonwood CottageWednesday, May 23, 2012

    Oh Gail I can't stand it! So darn cute, wish I could see it in person. I love this. And I love the bright red geraniums. I just got some and I love how they add happiness to my back porch. Hope you have an awesome weekend this weekend.
    blessings,
    Debbie

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  16. AnonymousWednesday, May 23, 2012

    I liked it before too, but I think it definitely goes better with your porch décor now. I like the planting in the dirt box, and all the other accessories are just perfect.

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  17. DebbiedoosWednesday, May 23, 2012

    Awesome piece Gail. Looks so good paired up with that yellow chair too.

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  18. RobinWednesday, May 23, 2012

    This is so pretty. I like the finish before, but love the after! I am your newest follower.

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  19. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️Wednesday, May 23, 2012

    Hi Gail,

    I love your potting bench. Super idea to paint it.

    Dee

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  20. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateWednesday, May 23, 2012

    Love it Painted, Gail. All the accessories are awesome. Enjoy your day!

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  21. Down Blueberry LaneWednesday, May 23, 2012

    Your bench was great before, but your make-over is AWE-some. LOVE the geraniums. They are my favorite annual. Thanks for sharing. It's an inspiration!!

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  22. AmandaWednesday, May 23, 2012

    The potting bench looks lovely, reminds me I must get something like this for our garden.

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  23. bjWednesday, May 23, 2012

    I love it's new paint job...:)

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  24. Linda @ it all started with paintFriday, May 25, 2012

    Gail,

    I seriously adore your potting bench. And the paint is a perfect fit! And you have it all set up and decorated so lovely!

    :)

    Linda

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  25. Sandy DeeThursday, May 31, 2012

    I couldn't believe it! You were considering painting that beautiful becnch, but it turned out even prettier than I could imagine. You sure have vision and talent. I love it!

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