Thursday, June 14, 2012

Patriotism in the Countryside


I've had some plans for the side porch off the mud room but haven't had time to complete them.  When I saw an arrangement similar at Holly Mathis Interiors, I knew I wanted to do this for the 4th of July.


I love the rustic look of it!  We used 3 old lawn tools, grapevine and some more of that Dollar Tree garland that I used in the patriotic mesh wreath.  I inserted 4 American Flags that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.


I used Hunter's chippy blue metal chair to set ther fern in.  I inserted more flags and pinwheels.  I had planned on painting a flag on it and still might do so if I have enough time.  It just needed more sanding that what I thought.


Well, I still have more patriotic touches to make before our annual 4th of July barbeque!  I'll be sharing them with you as I get them completed.  To see some of my inspiration, check out my Pinterest board.
 
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Sharing with:
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Addicts (not so) Anonymous @ Addicted 2 Decorating
Patriotic Link Party @ The Checkered Apple
Patriotic Project Linky Party @ Itsy Bitsy Paper Blog
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

8 comments:

  1. Love it! Can't wait to see what else you do!!!

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  2. HI Tammy, really love your tool, 7/4 arrangement. How in the heck did you hang that up? It looks heavy with the garden tools. Can't hang thing on outside of our house as it has siding and somebody I know has a fit if I want to put anything up outside. I'll have to see what I can make in a planter or something. Good projects, all your arrangements are great, good inspiration.

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  3. Thanks Tammy for sharing the really great ideas and inspiring others to do the same! Love that blue chair!!!

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  4. Both of those decorations are so stinkin' cute and I wish I had thought of them. Love them!

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  5. I just love how it turned out ... the rusty rakes and tools are so perfect!

    :)

    Linda

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  6. Very clever! I'm enjoying seeing all your patriotic decorations. I love to bring out the red, white, and blue for the summer months.

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  7. Hi Tammy. That's the cutest arrangement. I love your tool patriotism. And there's nothing like country life. I'm glad I found your blog over at Addicted To Decorating. Now I'm a new follower.

    I'm a big fam of the metal chairs too. I wish I could find some more of them for a steel.

    Have a great weekend…Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute

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  8. This is great! So fun and unique. I hope you will link up to my Patriotic Project Parade!

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html

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Thank you so much for all your lovely comments! I try to return the favor and visit each one of you! ~Blessings, Tammy~