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By Pamela 15 Comments

Potting Bench Decorated for Fall still no Mantel

Filed Under: Blog, Decor, Featured Tagged With: back deck, porch, potting bench

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Okay, now it really is Fall!

fall potting bench 1

I know many have jumped on the Autumn bandwagon weeks before it actually began but…

I am a hold out. 

I don’t want to feel time is being rushed,

just enjoy each season as it arrives…

at my leisure.

Now that The calendar confirms Autumn is actually here and the temps have actually dropped,

I am ready to welcome Fall.

potting bench close2

Since I still do not have a mantel (found one I want to build but have yet to get there) I decorate my potting bench.

Here I decorated my potting bench for Fall!  I have been using it all summer for various tasks, it has been so very useful.

Here I used it as an easel,

when I gave an easy Sunflower painting tutorial.

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The potting bench worked fabulously.

I love painting out on my back deck….

when it is warm.

Here is how I decorated it last year.

Autumn Potting Bench 2012

While dinking with photographing and staging the bench I was also trying to shove things under my canopy tent.

The poles were supposed to prevent rain from pooling, it rained so hard and so much that it was a losing proposition.

No matter what.

before the rain

I really had wanted to move it all into a better protective area but my husband kept insisting this would work fine.

I did not really think so,

but trusted his judgment.

I especially wanted to protect my table I am painting with Miss Mustard Seed Milk paint.

rain on Miss Mustard seed

sigh!

I could be mad but I had a gut feeling it would not work and should’ve gone with my instincts.

rain on Miss Mustard seed sky

I think it will sand out okay.  I will give it a whirl. 

If not, start from scratch.

Back to my potting bench for Fall.

I had a little helper arrive.

fall potting bench 2013

He is my little Pumpkin. 

He is the finishing touch to my bench.

benjmain potting bench 2

Today I clean up the mess under the tent and I have signs to paint. 

I know Fall is here as I had to turn on my heater in the studio last night so it would be comfy in there to paint today.

Yep, summer is over.  But I still have a few garden photos to share. 

Next time.

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Comments

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    September 23, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    I love your potting bench, but nothing can compare to that precious cutie. So cute. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    • Pamela says

      September 26, 2013 at 7:21 am

      Yep, Benjamin, my sweetie pie nephew does make the best decoration, doesn’t he. He always has the sweet grin for his Auntie Pam, even at 4am. 😉

      Reply
  2. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Your potting bench is multi-functional! Love it 🙂 Your little pumpkin is adorable! Too bad about your table.

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    • Pamela says

      September 26, 2013 at 7:20 am

      The table top peeled completely so I will sand it good and start again, the base seems to be just fine.

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  3. lisarosemcpherson says

    September 24, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Wow, I love the bench, especially with that little accessory on the bottom shelf 😉 Boy is he a cutie! Hope your table finishes up well. I have faith that you will make it look beautiful.

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    • Pamela says

      September 26, 2013 at 7:19 am

      Sand paper is my friend, the entire top bubbled and peeled but it is fixable.

      Reply
  4. Tammy says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:09 am

    love your potting bench and the little pumpkin so cute in his orange and white striped shirt! Would love it if you came by and shared it at One More Time events…http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/09/how-to-redecorate-your-living-room-and.html
    New follower
    Tammy

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  5. noel says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    love the potting bench, would love to make one just like this some day!

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    • Pamela says

      September 26, 2013 at 7:18 am

      It is fairly straight forward and this one has been outside in all sorts of weather and has held up fabulously.

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  6. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    September 28, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Love your potting bench…great upcycling! Just wanted to let you know that you were featured on my blog! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop! …hugs…Debbie
    http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/09/10-fun-ways-to-upcycle.html

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    • Pamela says

      September 29, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you so much. I saw that in the email from your Blog (I am a subscriber) earlier but have been gone and in an area with no internet so I could not say a BIG thank you until now. 🙂

      Reply
  7. debra@ HOMESPUN says

    September 30, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I called my kids “little punkin” and my grandlittle the same….yours is adorable. In fact he is so cute in this picture that I doubt anyone can look at it without busting out laughing in delight!

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  8. Rondell says

    September 30, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Love the potting bench but your little helper out shines it:)

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    • Pamela says

      October 1, 2013 at 8:07 am

      I know, he stole the show.

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  9. Jann Olson says

    October 1, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Pamela, the little guy is definitely a cute little punkin! Fun idea to decorate your potting bench for Fall. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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