Thursday, April 13, 2017

Vintage Step Stools


H got the bid on a bright yellow vintage step stool a couple of Saturdays ago....$3.    I knew I had one at home , but didn't realize that the two would be "twins"    Just alike,  except one was dull green and the other bright yellow.


I decided to put them together to make a plant stand for the back yard.


A couple of coats of Valspar pink spray paint and they looked like they had always been together.....
 

I laid a pink shutter across the seats to set plants on....


The steps add extra "shelves" to set more garden whimsy on.....


Are you ready for Easter?       


The weather is supposed to be mild here on Easter Sunday,   perfect for a egg hunt in the back yard and a big family dinner on the front porch farm table!



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43 comments:

  1. Karren HallerApril 13, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Penny what a cute idea with twin stools. I love the little lady off to the left too!!
    Thanks for sharing on Friday Features this week!!
    Wishing you a Happy Easter!!!
    Hugs
    Karren

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  2. Myra (lou) DaileyApril 13, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    Oh Penny I have been wondering what you & Mr. H was up to. Everyday I would go to your blog. Now I see. Love those step stools. Yes they look like they go together, but I am sure you will be using them in other places before the summer is over with. Good job.Your out side is as pretty as the inside." Happy Easter"

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  3. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 13, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    So pretty and unique, Love the arrangement! Thanks for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty, I shared your post. We will be having another link party after midnight Friday night. It's for grandmothers only :) and I'd love for you to join us. We grandmothers have to stick together you know :)

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 14, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    Penny,
    Fantastic idea!! My neighbor has one. The house that we take care of and the sons told me to take what I want from. I was trying to think what I could do with it and now I know...a plant stand!! Thanks for the inspiration that you dish out in every post! I am finally feeling better since my BP meds were adjusted and my BP is normal again... Happy Easter!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  5. DebraApril 14, 2017 at 6:20 AM

    What a great idea and it is such a pretty color. I bought one very similar. It is in the garage waiting for its makeover so this is just the inspiration I need.

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  6. Angel GardenerApril 14, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    Love the pink step stool arrangement, so springy!!! Was worried you or Mr. H had been sick or something. Have looked for you every day. So good to see your lovely posts.

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  7. Linda M.April 14, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    So clever, I love your outside rooms, everything is so pretty. Happy Easter. Joyous Wishes, Linda

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  8. Sandi MagleApril 14, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    Only you, and I mean that in the best possible way. Very pink and very cute----who knew. I can't wait for garage sale season...Sandi

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  9. AnnesphamilyApril 14, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    Oh I love what you did! Your yard is beautiful and ready for a tea party. Sigh! One of my most favorite things in life. Happy Easter to you and yours Happy pink Saturday too. COme for a visit soon. HUGS

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  10. A Crafty MixApril 15, 2017 at 1:16 AM

    What a fantastic idea Penny. I love your plant stand and your garden is absolutely stunning. Hope you have a wonderful Easter

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  11. candyApril 15, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Everything is beautiful, so beautiful. Thanks for linking up with #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

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  12. AlessandraApril 15, 2017 at 12:00 PM

    What a great idea! This is a so pretty arrangement. Happy Easter to you and your family
    Hugs Alessandra

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  13. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 15, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.

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  14. UnknownApril 16, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    Looks beautiful! Your backyard is GORGEOUS!! Thanks for linking up at the Home Matters Link Party...we hope to see you again next week:) #HomeMattersParty

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  15. Cristina PopApril 17, 2017 at 12:23 AM

    Oh my, your backyard looks amazig. Like a fairytale!

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  16. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedApril 17, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    I love those step stools and the color! Just the perfect amount of gorgeous pink and romance. I love it Penny!

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  17. Sharon @ Blue Willow HouseApril 17, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    Oh Penny, how adorable. I have only one vintage step stool and it is in pretty bad condition. I bought it at a garage sale a while ago. You inspired me to paint it and use it as a plant stand. Love it.Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  18. Cristina GarayApril 17, 2017 at 9:28 AM

    How fun to visit your backyard, and how lucky of you to find a twin step stool! Love the display stand you created with them. Those piggies and sheep are adorable, well, your entire yard is!

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  19. LauraApril 17, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    WOW love your backyard, it's amazing! A step stool like that is on my must have list, but it won't be pink, I think black and jadeite fit my home so much better. Thanks for linking up to Friday Frenzy at Little House Big Alaska : )

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  20. Karen Marie Kedzuch Dragonfly & Lily PadsApril 17, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    Penny,
    Thanks for sharing your clever twin pink vintage step stools as plant displays in the backyard. TADA is lucky to have you share your talents with us.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

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  21. Karen Marie Kedzuch Dragonfly & Lily PadsApril 17, 2017 at 4:09 PM

    Penny,
    Thanks for sharing your clever twin pink vintage step stools as plant displays in the backyard. TADA is lucky to have you share your talents with us.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

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  22. Our Little YardenApril 17, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    Gorgeous planting stool and I am totally in love with your potting shed Penny

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  23. AnonymousApril 17, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    You always amaze me with how you think outside the box with items. You find new uses for things outside what it was intended for and it totally works! Then you arrange it in such a way that it looks like it had always been meant for it's new purpose. You are so creative.

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  24. ClearissaApril 17, 2017 at 6:16 PM

    These stools are absolutely gorgeous!! I love the vignettes as well. Oh so Springy. Thank you for sharing this post at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared on social media.

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  25. UnknownApril 17, 2017 at 6:39 PM

    You are so creative with your finds! I am loving the pink color first of all, and the set up is gorgeous! So Spring-like! You have me wishing for sunshine!!! Thanks for sharing on Friday Frenzy!! XOXO

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  26. Susan@Organized31April 17, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    What a happy transformation of your step stools. The pink color really brings charm to your garden. Thanks for sharing at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.

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  27. SnapApril 18, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    What a great idea! Perfect for your garden.

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  28. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 18, 2017 at 2:37 PM

    Congrats! Your post is Featured at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty. See here: http://grammysgrid.com/wednesday-aim-link-party-13/

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  29. Lori G. HillApril 18, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Oh so pretty, I love the colors! Thank you for linking up at #TheBloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

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  30. RopciaApril 19, 2017 at 4:47 AM

    Lovely :)

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  31. UnknownApril 19, 2017 at 11:15 AM

    So pretty! I had one of these as a child...or my mom did. Love your creativity and the pink display. The flowers have a lovely new home! Thank you for sharing at TADA! Thursdays

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  32. The Charm of HomeApril 19, 2017 at 4:02 PM

    These are great! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

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  33. Michelle @ The Painted HingeApril 20, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the spring colors!

    I'd like to invite you to share this at the brand-new Farmhouse Friday link party which kicks off this Friday at 6:00 am PST! I am giving away a $50 Amazon gift certificate to celebrate, and I will also share your linkup on DIY Farmhouse Style Facebook group where I admin, which at this writing has over 130k members! :)

    Hope to see you on Friday!

    Michelle
    The Painted Hinge
    www.thepaintedhinge.com

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  34. Funky Junk InteriorsApril 21, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    Super clever way to ramp up the garden, Penny! Love the fact that metal chairs would not rot. GENIUS! I may move mine out there now!


    I've featured you in this weekend's DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 375. Thanks for linking up! :)

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  35. Sandra LeeApril 21, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    What a neat idea!

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  36. ShirleyApril 22, 2017 at 8:53 AM

    Penny, it's such a pretty vignette in your back yard. I used to have one of those stools but can't recall where it got off to. Love the idea. This post will be among the features at the new Merry Monday party this Sunday night. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

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  37. Sharon @ Blue Willow HouseApril 22, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    Thank you for sharing your vintage stool plant stand at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party! I am featuring you today at Snickerdoodle.

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  38. Mary Sue LewisApril 23, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    The pink step stools are precious!

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  39. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 30, 2017 at 9:55 PM

    Congrats Penny! Your post was featured at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. See here: http://grammysgrid.com/blogging-grandmothers-link-party-14/

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  40. retirementreflectionsMay 1, 2017 at 12:32 AM

    Your vintage step stools are gorgeous, Penny. Congratulations on being featured on the recent Blogging Grandmothers Link Up!

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  41. Leslie Roberts ClinganMay 2, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    So glad to have found this link-up party through Sue at Sizzling Towards Sixty. I have been hanging with a younger blogger crowd and while it keeps me young at heart, we don't have a lot in common. I am afraid your beautiful blog and creative ideas might be dangerous to my budget but throwing caution to the wind!! Leslie @ onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.com

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  42. Lynn BMay 16, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Oh my Goodness! I love the step stools, very pretty. You really inspire me to get on with my decorating! Hugs,

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