Penny's Vintage Home: Petite Garden Conservatory

Petite garden conservatory, mini greenhouse, terrarium.......whatever you prefer to call these little structures.....aren't they sweet!
H built me one several years ago from some old windows, but sadly it didn't make it thru the winter and we had to say goodbye to it this spring.

I ran across some windows at a yard sale over the weekend and added to the ones I already had on hand, I had enough to make a new greenhouse/conservatory.
On the right side of the first photo, you can see my new windows leaned up against the garage opening. On the left side of the photo, you can see a little bit of the DF that H decided to use as the bottom H loves DP's , so we usually have one on hand for projects.
The photo on the right side shows the completed project.

We have never really decorated the side yard to the left of the driveway, so it seemed to be the perfect place for our mini greenhouse.

I had a chandy hung from the top of my old greenhouse, so I thought I would do something different with the new one. Lanterns are so trendy right now, so that seemed to be the perfect choice.....especially since it was 80% off at HL.

The windows that I already had on hand were very plain single pane, so I added a picture frame to the outside.......

I also hung a string of birds above the window to dress it up a little more.

I can see the new mini greenhouse from my chair when I sit on the porch.......

I have two adirondack lounge chairs, a wicker settee and old trunk to add some seating to the area.

I also brought these two chairs down from the porch......they seemed to make it a little crowded on the porch.

Didn't H do a wonderful job on this project?

The utility trailer is on the opposite side of the circular driveway ( I couldn't get it the photo) So, with the addition of the mini greenhouse the yard seems more balanced to me now. One of these days, I'll walk across the street to our neighbors house and take a photo of the entire yard......it's toooo hot to do it today!

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24 comments:

Karren HallerJune 14, 2016 at 6:40 PM
You guys are amazing always busy somewhere at home making another area so beautiful and welcoming. I love the miniature greenhouse, good job with the frame!!
Thank you for sharing on the #OMHGWW this week!
Have a great week!
BettyJune 14, 2016 at 9:20 PM
Love all the added details...lantern, picture frame, birds, all makes it extra special and so pretty. The W.I. chairs make for a lovely vignette. I've been wanting to make a conservatory for forever. Another one of my "someday" projects. Yaaaa, I have too many projects and not enough days haha! Hugs,
martinealisonJune 14, 2016 at 9:21 PM
Bonjour chère amie,

Votre serre miniature est adorable ! J'aime beaucoup beaucoup !

Merci pour ce délicieux partage.

Gros bisous 🌸
tealadyJune 15, 2016 at 2:38 AM
I don't know how you do it but every post has such awesome ideas. I really happy you share.
Sandi MagleJune 15, 2016 at 6:56 AM
I have a huge stash of windows and have been waiting for the muse to strike, adding the frames is a great idea...and i have a bunch of those. Thanks for such great ideas, Penny.
Creations By CindyJune 15, 2016 at 7:18 AM
I love it all. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
DebbieInGeorgiaJune 15, 2016 at 9:28 AM
awesome. That would be so cool as a free library. I never thought of using windows to make one.
Thanks for posting. Saw you on the Party in your PJs link up :D
RachelDJune 15, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Penny,

I'm just looking my eyes full of your header photo---what a charming scene, just that much of the arrangement, perfect and whole, and I KNOW I wouldn't get another lick of work done for a while, for simply going out to gaze on it. And to have it right outside your door, done by your own (four) hands! What a resplendent achievement, and what a delightful space to share.

rachel
Marie-Interior FrugalistaJune 15, 2016 at 11:16 AM
Oh my gosh Penny, I absolutely adore your Mini Greenhouse! Such a clever idea and now I just HAVE to have one in my back yard. Pinning to share :)
Wsprsweetly Of CottagesJune 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM
Your Mr. H is one talented man! What a blessing he is to you..and you to him for that matter! He can put together almost anything for you. It's jut PLAIN WONDERFUL!! :)
Art and SandJune 15, 2016 at 6:40 PM
I love your petite garden conservatory. I passed up on one once because I didn't know what to do with it. I should have just asked you!

Thanks for sharing with SYC.
Audra @ Renewed ProjectsJune 17, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Gorgeous little green house! Great find on those windows. And I'm drooling over your lantern, so pretty!
My thrift store addictionJune 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Too hot is right, Penny! Thank you for sharing your charming petite green house at Vintage Charm! Blessings, Cecilia
StaceyJune 18, 2016 at 6:49 PM
I'm just jealous because I've always wanted one of those!! It's so pretty and just a touch Victorian.

Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home. Pinning.
SanDryCreacionesJune 19, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Congratulations, your petite garden conservatory is beautiful. You've done a great job!

Sandra and Dani
SanDrycreaciones
Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 19, 2016 at 7:31 PM
Penny,
I am playing catch up again... LOVE this new sweet project!! H. is a master at carpentry and you are the master in imagination and the both of you make such a fantastic team!! The whole vignette is amazing!!

Hugs,
Debbie
Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 20, 2016 at 1:32 PM
Your little conservatory is adorable, Penny! Cute as a button! I love it and what a fabulous job your H did building it for you. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Blessings,
Sandi
Bernideen June 21, 2016 at 4:30 PM
Dear Penny:
So many creative touches and unique creations. Thanks for sharing and linking this conservatory.
UnknownJune 22, 2016 at 10:58 AM
Oh my goodness...I love this idea! :)

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
TheresaJune 22, 2016 at 11:54 PM
Love your garden conservatory. I'd love to make a smaller version for our yard.
Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. Shared See you again soon.
MimiJune 24, 2016 at 4:44 PM
Penny, what a beautiful take on a conservatory! Your imagination knows no bounds! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou this week. I hope you'll join me again for the new linkup. Mimi xxx
Create With JoyJune 26, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Congrats Penny - your beautiful conservatory is one of our treasured features at this week's Inspire Me Monday Party at Create With Joy! :-)
Inspired By JuneJune 27, 2016 at 7:57 AM
What a sweet addition, Penny!
NikkiJune 27, 2016 at 12:32 PM
Oh so cute!!! I love how you dressed it up. I've always thought I needed fancy old windows but I see now that any ole window will work with a little styling. :) gwingal

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