Friday, May 29, 2009

Address It

I found these galvanized planters at the thrift store for three dollars each. I like the galvanized finish, but I wanted them to look a bit more formal.
So out came the black spray paint.
Now they match the other decor on my front porch.Just for fun I put our house number on the front of each using a permanent paint pen.They're the perfect pots for beautiful boxwoods.
at

34 comments:

  1. cindyMay 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Great idea! They look great!

    ReplyDelete
  2. DawnMay 29, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    I love that! They look great!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Every Day BlessingsMay 29, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    darling!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Sandy aka Doris the GreatMay 29, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Those are really lovely; the #'s are a fantastic idea too (and you've got a good hand with the pen).

    ReplyDelete
  5. BeckyMay 29, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    I love what you did. They really look nice now. Great job.

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousMay 29, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    They look perfectly new and bring such joy to your porch. The numbers are a get addition. Do you use a stencil for those or do it free-hand?

    Thanks for sharing.


    Charla

    ReplyDelete
  7. shortmamaMay 29, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    simple and cute!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comMay 29, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    They look so great! I love the addition of your house number.

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownMay 29, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Love them! I wish I could find great items like those.

    ReplyDelete
  10. LisaMay 29, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

    HUGS FROM MAINE

    ReplyDelete
  11. JoMay 29, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Your new pots look beautiful! And as a bonus, they won't be stolen, since they have your address on them!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Folkman'sMay 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Loving those! The house number is a great idea! I need to go to my thrift store more often!

    ReplyDelete
  13. SueMay 29, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    The planters are lovely!!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. ShaamMay 29, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Those look so good! Clever using your house number :)

    All the best,
    Allison

    ReplyDelete
  15. NicNacManiacMay 29, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    WOW....gorgeous...fantastic job!!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. It's Always Something Around HereMay 29, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    So clever! Your front door area is so nice looking!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousMay 29, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    FANTABULOUS!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. BeckyMay 29, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    You find the best stuff at the thrift store!

    ReplyDelete
  19. LaurenMay 29, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    great idea. they look awesome!!
    just out of curiosity, what brand of paint and finish do you use...I always stand in the store contemplating -- then walk away empty handed because I don't know what's best.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMay 30, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Those look AWESOME! I love that you put the address on them too. So cute!

    You are so creative. Thanks for the inspiration!

    XOXO
    Jen

    ReplyDelete
  21. DanainDFWMay 30, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Cute! I've been thinking about doing something similar since our numbers aren't easily read from the street.

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousMay 30, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Joy, those are absolutely stunning! I've been scouring yard sales and thrift stores for some new urns for my front porch. But I might start looking for these instead. I love what you have done with them!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateMay 30, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    those turned out great!

    ReplyDelete
  24. ChristineMay 30, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Every time you come up to bat, you knock it out of the park.
    HOMERUN!

    ReplyDelete
  25. JaimeMay 30, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    you make the most beautiful things. I really enjoy your blog, and tho I don't leave comments every time I visit, I just wanted you to know that you're inspiring. I wish I could find great deals like this at my thrift store, it gets pretty picked over.

    ReplyDelete
  26. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyMay 31, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Hi there,
    You were one of the firsts to go on my blog list way back when, so I didn't want you to miss out on my "100th" Giveaway. : )
    I've always loved your blog

    ReplyDelete
  27. Kristen, pajama mamaMay 31, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    oh, what a clever idea...i'm always looking for pots at g-sales, now I'll have to look for some like those!

    ReplyDelete
  28. DarleneMay 31, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    As always another gorgeous project!!

    ReplyDelete
  29. BugnLVoeMay 31, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Fabulous idea.

    ReplyDelete
  30. VictoriaJune 1, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    These are just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJune 1, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    What a cute idea! Great re-use of a thriftstore item!

    Manuela

    ReplyDelete
  32. ginaJune 1, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Those are awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  33. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    What a gorgeous entryway! I love your planters! I'm working on a similar project myself! I hope mine turns out as lovely as yours!

    Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  34. AnonymousJune 6, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    very nice, especially since your house numbers are the same as ours.

    ReplyDelete

I am truly humbled and thrilled that you read and comment on my blog. If you have a question for me, please feel free to email me.
Thank you so very much for inspiring me to be more creative!