Yard Art on a Budget

I was beyond excited when we drove up to a yard sale in Amarillo Texas and  spotted this horse and carriage.      I figured it would be more than I wanted to spend,   and was pleasantly surprised when it was only $10.

The lights on the carriage wheels didn't work but that was ok as I planned to take them off anyway.

After a makeover,   I put my horse and carriage under a tree in front of the porch in the front yard.

I thought about giving my stallion a coat of stain,   but decided instead that his worn look gave him lots of character.

I have a Patriotic theme going on in the front yard this summer,    so I added some flags to the carriage.

I've used my umbrella many times in the past over the pony buggy you can see in the background. 

I used a yard sale can can to cover my World Market umbrella frame..

Rose garlands completed the look I was going for 

This is the view I have from the car as we pull into the garage.......

I don't keep fabric on the gliders unless we are entertaining.

I  have plenty of comfy seating available for guest to sit and visit

Sometimes we entertain during the day......but most of the time,   it's in the late afternoon and evening.......

I enjoy your visits so much.....please come back soon!