Thursday, June 19, 2014

Tables & A Bench.....

      This is the old cedar stump, from the tree an ice storm broke. It's from my mom's old yard. Ted made a table top for it . This year I paint it cream.
  This is another of Ted's tables. It folds down to a footrest. There's the little wheel barrow I painted.
This bench was looking shabby, so it got a couple coats of paint also. My red petunias are filling out and looking pretty. Now we need to get the porch floor stained. I may do a few boards at a time. Ted wants to spray it on, which would work so much faster. It's the finding time thing.
 Can you believe it's 19 days into June. This year is going by at a quick pace. Yes, by the time I get everything finished like I want it.....it'll probably be  autumn. LOL.  Enjoy your day friends. xo
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  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 19, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    I love the little table hat makes a footrest. You have a pretty porch and your flowers are beautiful. You and hubby are both so talented! Hugs, Diane

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 7:25 AM

      Thank you for the kind words. I wish our porch was completely covered, it's one of those overhang roofs, but we decked a 12x21 foot floor at the front of the house. It's nothing formal , so country looking. Fits out here. xoxo,Susie

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  2. BethJune 19, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    It all looks beautiful Susie!! I love the table made from a stump. Great job on that Ted!

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 7:26 AM

      Beth, Thank you, I did not want to lose that old cedar tree forever. It makes me think of the old homestead too.xoxo,Susie

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    it all look beautiful, the stump is a treasure!

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 7:27 AM

      Laurie, Thank you, I do feel an attachment to that old stump. I remember smelling that cedar everyday I came home from school, cause we walked past it .xoxo,Susie

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  4. Cranberry MorningJune 19, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    Love the bench! And I too like to use stumps for table pedestals. They work great. Thanks for the reminder that goats eat everything. When I was a kid, our goat ate my swimsuit off the clothesline!

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 7:29 AM

      Mant years ago, people threw almost everything away. A good tree stump can make a seat or stool or table...why waste.LOL When you said the goat ate your suit...it reminded me of a song my MIL used to sing. I'll have to post it one day. xoxo,Susie

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  5. Bee LadyJune 19, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    What a cute idea to use the stump from your Mother's tree for a table. Everything looks nice and crisp with a fresh coat of paint. I can't believe June is nearing the end. Seems like it just started!

    Cindy Bee

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 7:31 AM

      Cindy, I know I am always remarking about how time gets away. Well I want to enjoy every ding-dang day that doesn't have snow. LOL. xoxo,Susie

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  6. Empress Bee (of the high sea)June 19, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    soooo cute! i especially love the stump table.

    smiles, bee
    xoxoxoxoxo

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 7:31 AM

      Thank you Bee. My Teddy Bear is handier than a shirt pocket. LOL. xoxo,Susie

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  7. SImple and Serene LivingJune 19, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Love that little table that folds down into a footrest. Summer just seems to fly by so quickly. xo Laura

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 3:12 PM

      Thank you Laura. I wish it would slow down some...I wanted to enjoy every sweet day of June...but they have not all been sweet. xoxo,Susie

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  8. White Lace and PromisesJune 19, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    I wish I had kept some of our stumps. Oh my goodness, I never thought of that. Great idea. Ilove the potting table. I've been thinking about doing that with a window seat that I have and never have done anything with

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 3:13 PM

      I wanted to keep the cedar stump from my mom's old place. xoxo,Susie

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  9. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comJune 19, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    All lovely, Susie, but I WANT that cedar stump table!

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 3:14 PM

      Jean, The cedar is good, no ants or bugs like it.:):) xoxo,Susie

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  10. Cheryl @ TFDJune 19, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    You are very creative, Susie! I love the table you showed yesterday and that is a marvelous idea to keep the tree stump and turn it into a little table. Your porch with all the flowers and tables looks very pretty!

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 3:16 PM

      Cheryl, we just came home to a nasty porch, twigs , leaves, and the flowers beat down from the rain. I think everyone needs a stump table or seat, from a favorite tree they may have lost in a storm. xoxo,Susie

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  11. Red Rose AlleyJune 19, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Susie,
    What a cute cedar stump table. I've never seen anything like it. I also like the bench that your petunias are on. It looks sturdy. I just love red flowers, and your petunias are so pretty.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 5:05 PM

      I do like the red petunias Sheri. This is the first time I have done red ones. I usually use the pink or purple. xoxo,Susie

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  12. AnonymousJune 19, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    You two have everything looking great. Love those petunias.
    Have a good night.

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    1. SusieJune 19, 2014 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you. I do love petunias. This is the first time I have done red ones. That's why the big pot of pinks and purples do not match, my daughter got that for me for mother's day. xoxo,Susie

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  13. Attic ClutterJune 19, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Susie(:)
    oh very cute ..
    me too wish we could paint together would be so fun(:)
    hugs,patty

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  14. Attic ClutterJune 19, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    me again(:) LOL
    I use craft paints..

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  15. VeeJune 19, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Well I sure wish my deck looked this lovely tonight. It doesn't.

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  16. A Brit in TennesseeJune 20, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    I love your painted benches, and the recycled tree stump !
    Your flowers are looking beautiful, so much color and so inviting.
    A beautiful spot to relax...
    ~Jo

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