Transforming Trash to Treasure!
When you see beyond the ugliness to only the potential beauty?
That overwhelming feeling you get of excitement and surprise at your own good fortune?
Well that exact feeling happened to me earlier this month as I was walking through my neighborhood.
I came across some pretty hideous looking patio chairs sitting alongside the curb.
The iron chair frames were still in great condition although slightly rusting in spots.
The upholstered seat, on the other hand, was moldy, gaudy and worn.
Immediately I thought I had hit the jackpot!
All the chairs needed was a simple makeover.
With an upcycled design plan in place I began the transformation.
I decided to repurpose the patio chairs into a fun holders for potted flowers.
I planned to use one for my garden and give the other to my sister.
And I couldnt be happier with the results!
I then vigorously brushed with the wire brush to smooth our the iron as much as I could.
I then gave the chairs a good cleaning with soap and water and left them to air dry completely.
Once dry, I placed them on top of old newspapers and began applying thin even coats of paint.
Several coats of paint were required to make it get full coverage.
Once dry, I found a compatible sized pot to fit inside the seat.
I planted some beautiful annuals inside the pot and positioned the new garden accessory into my garden.
And thats how patio chairs destined for the landfill were transformed into pretty planters for our gardens!
To think someone actually thought these chairs were trash?!
I guess its true what they say, one womans trash is another womans treasure.
UPDATE:Its been 5 years since we painted these cast iron patio chairs.
Theyve held up extremely well and continue to provide a pretty pop of color in the garden year-round!
you could see them peaking in the background of this DIYcamo tote bagphoto shoot!
What trash have you turned into treasure lately?
