Last Saturday... it took me all day long to do it... but I painted one of them...the perfect white... just like the rest of the porch furniture...
and dressed it back up... see the still unpainted bench to the left... next weekend...
and maybe you remember this basket I found when shopping Wimberley Trade Days with Candy in April... I'd been looking for so long... ever since admiring Susan's basket of Daisies on her front door... I paid $3 for this one...
ain't she pretty? There's a little tattered bottom part and I haven't decided whether or not to fix it (I enjoy the imperfection of things); so for now... it remains tattered... but I love this Basket of Daisies on my front door... Thank you Susan for the inspiration!
I love white painted porch furniture. The glider looks perfect. I would love to curl up on it. The daisies are so pretty in the white basket too. I also really love the tattered look. Just perfect. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference. I liked the unpainted bench but you were right to paint it white...what a knockout now and the white basket with daisies is perfection!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what a little paint will do. The bench is gorgeous with the pink accents.
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Charlotte
What a pretty setting, Dixie. The white certainly made a difference, and your pillows are the "icing on the cake." Love your wicker basket, too, and I think its tattered look just adds personality.
ReplyDeleteOh Dixie!!I love the before and after photos! What a difference white paint (and a whole day of work does)! The little white vase is just too cute and I love the tattered edge, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing the fruits of your labor and love!
Hugs,
Lynn♥
HI Dixie! Oh, how pretty your glider is in white and those gorgeous pillows you've set there! I love the long basket too. I need one of these. Well, actually, I need two!!
ReplyDeleteI have an old glider my mother recently gave me and I need to paint it. You've given me inspiration!
Thanks for popping in to see me today!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Your porch is even MORE gorgeous now!! If I'm ever in TX, I'm coming to sit on your porch. I don't need anything, just 15 minutes on your porch, relaxing...
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Everything looks great. I am making a list of the things I am going to be painting white. Thanks for all the ideas.
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Hi Dixie, I just love your mix of rustic and girly. I think there is a little bit of pink an white in even the toughest cowgirl. Just promise me you won't paint the wagon wheel I see on the other side of the railing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Honorary Texan comment. There are some Texans a ways back in my heritage. It shows through now and then. I love tacos, are they bigger in Texas?
Dawn
Can I just come live on your porch and drink sweet tea all day???
ReplyDeleteI just love your style:-}
Things are looking good on the porch! And I LIKE the tattered look on the basket....gives it charm.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Its amazing how a little paint can really spruce things up!
ReplyDeleteLeave the tatter on the basket. It adds character. I have a friend from Houston who's always saying, "So thar' ya go."
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - love that glider - they are the best! Linda
ReplyDeleteHow pretty and what a wonderful way to give these items new life. They look so fresh.
ReplyDeleteI like the little unraveling at the bottom too.
Like your background. So pretty.
♥
Joy
Your glider came out really great...and the daisies are sooo cheerful. I think I like the basket best with it's little imperfection...just makes it that much more special.
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Your glider looks wonderful painted. I love how it turned out. And the daisy basket, just too cute, or rather pretty. Well, you know what I mean. I love how that turned out too.
ReplyDeleteHi Dixie! I LOVE spray paint! Isn't it wonderful? Your glider looks glorious! And your basket...not even recognizable. Love it! I say leave the tatter...it has personality! I went up into the attic today and stared at the wicker headboard I need to spraypaint black. It's a start! lol Have a great weekend...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteThis looks beautiful Dixie. What a great place to spend the evening. And I love the basket, tattered edge and all. It looks wonderful with it's fresh new paint. Kathy
ReplyDeleteThere is just nothing better than white paint...except wicker to make things feel like summer!
ReplyDeleteI love it all. When Scrappy comes over for sweettea (one word) reckon I can hitch a ride and come too?
Debbie
Very pretty Dixi...love white paint it makes every thing so clean looking...all the soft pinks you added it it are just right my friend...Now I just got me a basket for my door also..Thanks for coming by girl...may you have a great day...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteWell, Thar ya go is right! That looks like a new bench, and personally, I love the tattered part on the basket - looks like it's been hanging there for years, and it's charming. laurie
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteI love the basket with its fresh new paint...so gorgeous :-)
Lots of luv,
Ita
Yes, white paint is the decorating "miracle drug" :O) Your bench and basket look great!
ReplyDeleteHowdy Dixie
ReplyDeleteWow your white paint is like having Tinker Belle sprinkle a little fairy dust around and suddenly
magically everything is so new and dreamy .
I really love what you did.
That basket is adorable ,I like the bottom :)
The daisys are so sweet like you.
Thank you for sharing the awesome photos.
Have a blessed weekend.
Hugs
Your bench turned out so great!!! I love the white!!! So fresh and crisp!!! Your porch looks like a wonderful place to relax and unwind...LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Oh, yes, yes, yes. I love the transformations. White paint is so amazing.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Dixie dear..........everything is pure perfection, as usual. I love the basket as is....I think it shows that it's been used and enjoyed before...and your porch swing??? YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! LOVE it. And, those delish pillows too! :-)
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Spence
Dear Dixie,
ReplyDeleteI tried last night to get in to make a comment but I received that big red x with operation aborted...so I justkeep trying.
I love your heading of your blog and that tablescape is so elegant.
I love your beautiful white bench with the pretty pillows. I love your daisy basket.....I also meant to tell you the last time, the wreath you had up was also beautiful. I love the lace curtain in the window.
You have that pretty touch.
now I will try to go post on your peony post.
hugs
debbie
Ooohhh, love the new white paint on the glider! I really need to work on some of my paint projects now... ☺ Diane
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