Summer Decor on the Cheap
We have an eating area in front of the house. We’re the country…we can eat in the front yard out here.
But it’s blah. We love to sit out there and usually a nice breeze is blowing in that spot, but it needs some decor. Some pizazz. Oh, and apparently a broom.
I found some stuff on clearance at Target and I thought, “Hmmm…..I wonder what I could do with those.” The bowls were $2.79 and the plates were $.68. How could I pass that up?!
I didn’t care for the yellow, but if there’s one thing I have learned from reading home decor blogs, it’s that anything can be spray painted.
I dug through my stuff and found some things left over from other projects. Surely I can make something for my front tables that will be patriotic.
I needed something to fill the bowls, hold them down and anchor the flags. Something free. Look around….hey! I know just the thing!
These bowls are huge. It’s going to take me forever to fill them.
Can someone help me?!
Thanks guys! (my homage to “Toy Story 3”)
Then I spent an hour making a whole bunch of these.
I added rick rack to the edge because, as everyone knows, rick rack makes everything better. Then I made some stars with my Cricut.
Tada!
Ain’t it cute? All ready to sit there and cheer me up for the rest of the summer.
The view from the other side…..the bunting on the porch always makes me feel cozy.
And now my super cheap patriotic bowls add to my pleasure.
Have a great Fourth of July!
You are loved.
Linking to:
Fourth of July @ New Nostalgia
Stars and Stripes Party @ Centsational Girl
Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursdays @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps in the Front Porch
Cute and Clever as always!
Love it, it looks great!
Too, too cute!!
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I love that you have 2 tables…I have 5 children and we are a family of 7, so I also have 2 tables outside. Thankfully my diningroom table seat 8-10. I love you patriotic bowl idea!
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I adore your patriotic spirit. It is red, white and bluetiful!
I hope you’ll stop by for my bbq on an Anthropologie inspired white tablecloth. 🙂
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So clever! We eat out front too – but not this time of year when it is so hot. Happy 4th!
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I just found your site through Somewhat Simple and I LOVE it! You have a wonderful family and I totally like your decorations for the 4th. What a cute idea!!
~JUlia
I love your creative spirit and frugal ideas. Very cute! I have visions of family time with homemade ice cream, watermelon and iced tea!
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What a clever idea. This looks patriotic perfect!
~Happy 4th of July! ~
oh! how i love me some ric rac!
darling idea.
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Lovely, and simple ! Wishing you a festive and fun Fourth, thanks so much for linking up !
Kate
Yes, it’s very cute! And so simple and inexpensive. It really makes that table ready for a celebration!
Happy 4th!
Carol~~Old Glory Cottage
p.s. I’m here from the Stars and Stripes Party. It’s nice to meet you!
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What a great centerpiece!!! It goes to prove that you can change anything with a can of spray paint!!!! Happy 4th of July!!!!
Blessings to you and yours Curtis and Sherrie
How precious and clever. What a great idea. I’m going to steal it!!
Great, easy decorating ideas! Love the sand bowl-
Thanks for sharing. Visiting from NFF-
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There is always a solution! Nice work.
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Rick rack does make everything better! I think I have a rainbow of colors and sizes in my stash and it always makes me happy to add it to a project! I love your festive bowls, by the way!
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Cute how you decorated the white bowl! I just got the blue cereal bowls and saucers from the 4th of July line at Target for 44 cents each!! I got all they had–17 saucers and 10 bowls!
Love your blog (and your Christain values)–found you through mega families.