Sunday, March 22, 2009

Spring!

Thank you to Susan for hosting Metamorphosis Monday!  I always enjoy checking out what everyone has been up to.  Spring has definitely sprung here in California and my yard is filled with the fresh Spring green hue of new growth on my plants and trees.  I just love Spring!  

I was out a few weeks ago at a thrift shop and bought this pretty green pillow with roses on it.  I thought how nice it would look on my porch. -- Well, obviously I hadn't really looked at my porch furniture in some time.  Ugh!  It was in horrible shape.  I was appalled at how faded and worn my cushions appeared next to my new pillow.


The seats on the wicker furniture are box cushions and are relatively expensive to replace, sooooo

 I ran down to Home Fabrics and for $3.00 a yard I purchased three yards of striped Sunbrella fabric!!!  I was so proud of myself!


This is another before picture---fortunately for you the cat claw marks aren't evident in this picture.

I simply folded the new Sunbrella  around the old box cushion.  In only a few minutes time and $9.00 in fabric I had a much fresher look on my porch.

That is all I managed this week.  I realize the wicker could use another coat of paint and the straw carpet could use replacing but that will have to wait for now. Have a wonderful week everyone! 

32 comments:

  1. Great job! My deck is looking very abused after the winter. You have inspired me to get going and freshen up....love it!

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  2. I love the green and white fabric next to the yellow of the house. It looks so fresh and inviting. Just beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Hi Paula! What a difference a few yards of fabric make! I love the colors!...Debbie

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  4. I really like the fabric you chose. It looks very fresh and clean. I love your porch, what a wonderful place to spend a lazy afternoon. Kathy

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  5. I love your porch,thanks for sharing.
    Elizabeth

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  6. What a difference! I love the new fabric. It just gives everything a fresh new feel!

    amy@maisonbelle

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  7. Brilliant! That new striped fabric looks fabulous, and fresh. All ready for summer. Your porch looks SO cozy! I need to take a page from your book and get our porch ready for warmer weather. Since it is still in the 40s here, I keep thinking I have plenty of time!

    Thanks for visiting That Old House. Our House Blessing Party was great fun ... somewhere between 50 and 60 people I think. People came and went so it's hard to remember exactly who was here! I loved having the house blessed by our pastor. He involved all our family in it; it was lovely.

    Cass

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  8. This looks so fresh and lovely! Great cost too!

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  9. Great job -- and so easy and inexpensive!

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  10. Great job. I really like the new fabric!!

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  11. The new fabric looks terrific. Makes me want to sit on your porch for a cozy chat.
    Maryrose

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  12. I soooo want a lovely patio set so that we can sit and enjoy a nice summer evening - and your set looks very inviting, especially with it's new green striped seats. Great job!
    Victoria: EdinDesign Interiors @ DesignTies

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  13. Love your porch Paula...and the new fabric just gave it the right look...and wicker is so great...thanks for sharing another great spot in your beautiful home..and Girl we got snow here today in N.Ca. I think we had spring Yesterday and then the snow hit us again...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  14. Great job! Very impressive because it's such a quick fix! I love it, too! I'll remember that trick for my future patio furniture!

    Happy Monday!

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  15. You can do so much with changing the material. Looks great and don't feel bad, I need to paint my rockers on our front porch, too.

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  16. Hi Paula,
    This is my first visit to your site. Your cushions turned out great, a nice improvement without spending major bucks. I am a fairly new blogger, and have had a ball participating in Met Mondays. Take care...Cathy

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  17. That new fabric did the trick. Your porch looks so inviting; lovely.

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  18. Thanks so much for stopping by my Met. Mon post and leaving such kind and gracious comments. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Marty

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  19. Hi Paula, the side porch looks perfect but it always does. Have you been out enjoying your lovely yard? We need a day out and about again,miss you,Kathysue

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  20. ooooh, I love the new fabric. And you did it a bargain price. Gotta love that!

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  21. Love the new look! I would love to "set a spell" on your porch! :D Jewel

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  22. Great job. I need to redo my wicker cushions on my porch. You gave me a great idea instead of buy new.

    This is my first visit.

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  23. Love the striped fabric, so crisp. Beautiful porch.

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  24. I love the new fabric, did you pin it in place? Your porch is very pretty and I love the wicker. Cindy

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  26. Sorry about the deleted comment, Paula Bee!!

    I was just returning to thank you for dropping in to DesignTies on Monday to check out my bathroom transformation - and of course for leaving such a terrific and supportive comment!

    Cheers,
    Victoria: EdinDesign Interiors @ DesignTies

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  27. What a beautiful spot.. so clever, what a nice change with just a few yards of pretty fabric. Hugs, Cindy

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  28. Love your new fabric! I love the ivy topiary and the pretty decorative piece on the wall, too! What a wonderful place to just relax and enjoy the day! Susan

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  29. Wow what a transformation! Great job.

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  30. Hi Paula! I'm a fan of your blog, so stop by and pick up your "fan award"! Kathy

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