I used an old bedside table we weren't using any more. I drilled holes in the bottom of the drawers, filled with good potting soil and added plants. I left the original finish on the dresser, it looks old & worn and I didn't think I could do better. It was actually my sister's table years ago, when she saw it finished she decided she wants her table back! I told her I'd find one somewhere, bring it to her house & plant it up for her.
I have coleus, potato vine, ivy and lobelia in it. I think this is my new favourite planter. :)
Isn't it cute?
A bit of sillyness on a hot day....
Playing around with my camera, I took this picture of the concave mirror on the lattice on a raised bed. Gives the courtyard a new look in the warped mirror.
It's a hot one out there today! 35°C with a humidex of 39!! Wow, we don't have air conditioning, but with the windows & curtains closed and fans going it feels 10° cooler in the house. And, if anyone gets too hot, we have the pool...just look at the water and how refreshing it looks. :)
Time for me to go for a swim!!
Stay cool, wear sunscreen
and keep hydrated!!!
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I love your re-purposes dresser. Such a lovely addition to the garden.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. Thank you :)
DeleteIt looks great! I might have to try this with a small nightstand I have!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was fun planting up. :)
DeleteThis is genius! I am going to be watching for a bedside table on the road now!!! BEAUTIFUL. I am particularly fond of coleus and will fill mine with different colors!!! Thanks for showing your great project!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You'll have to show yours when you get it completed!!
DeleteLove your beside table garden! So cute and functional! I'm now a follower!
ReplyDeleteJudy :)
Thank you Judy! I'm following you too, great ideas on your blog!
DeleteThis is such a cute idea! So clever and so much fun! I've been noodling what to do with my current, old night stand that I don't want to use anymore. This just might be the ticket . . .!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shannon, and I want to see what you do with yours too!!
DeleteWhat a fantastic idea! I'm your newest follower. Megan
ReplyDeleteThank you Megan! :)
DeleteHi! Found you via Empress of Dirt! I love your recycled end table! What a clever idea. Hmmmm. Where can I get one an how can I use it! lol Nancy
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! :)
DeleteYour end table turned out fantastic! I have a lot of old furniture I could turn into planters. Wonder what hubby would say if I turned the living room into a greenhouse HA!! I'm your newest follower...mind if I follow you to that pool?
ReplyDeleteHave a great (cool) day!!
Thank you! Now what a great idea! Use the furniture in the living room...wouldn't be able to plant in it, would have to use the plants in pots with saucers...but now you have me thinking! hehe
DeleteSure, jump in the water's great :)
what a great idea...this turned out great...my mom would love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Maybe you could make one for her! :)
DeleteHi Debbie, thanks for visiting my blog. I'm your newest follower on Linky and hope you'll follow me, too. I love your potting table. Thanks again, Helen.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen! Yes, I'm following you too. :)
DeleteI can see why this is your favorite planter. It turned out so cute and I love your choise of plants. I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. I would love if you shared some time. I am now following you.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann! I'll head over to your blog, follow you and look forward to Thursday! Thanks for the invite :)
DeleteSuch a clever planter and so different. Love it! I am your newest follower. I hope you come for a visit and follow along.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! Yes, I did visit your site! Pretty cool, and I'm following you too. :)
DeleteOh my, what a cutie! I love the repurpose of this little table. You're a very creative woman & I look forward to seeing what you come up with next. Thanks for stopping by my site & leaving me some comment love. I am now following you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! Thanx for sharing at THT!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pamela and thank you so much for featuring me! I've grabbed your button and it's on my blog. :)
DeleteCongratulations on your feature! Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tammy! I'm so surprised and honoured. :)
DeleteAbsolutely stunning and so creative!
ReplyDeleteI have just returned from a long blog break and have restarted Potpourri Friday! Hope you will link up!
Thank you Honey! I have linked up to your Party, thank you for the invite. :)
DeleteI'm delighted you link your stunning creation to Potpourri Friday and hope you make it a regular party stop! I have just become a friend and follow of you too!
ReplyDeleteHello, there! I'd like to feature your recycled end table today on my Friday Finds (with a link back to your blog, of course) if I get your approval as per your copyright notice below, in-time. If not, perhaps in the future? I love your idea, and your plantings are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurel, and thank you so much! I would be honoured to be featured at your blog, any time. (That notice is so the pictures aren't stolen, but if there is a link while being featured, that would be a different situation? Not sure...still new to blogging)
DeleteThanks,
Debbie :)
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly and for sharing your great project. Your end table is snug as a bug in a rug on my Friday Finds. Thanks again, and I hope you enjoy your weekend.
DeleteThis is a great idea--I can't tell you how many free pieces of furniture I've seen people just getting rid of, out on the sidewalk in front of their houses, around here, and several could be repurposed in a similar fashion. I also really like the plants and colors you chose--the coleus and sweet potato vine--they all work really well together. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteThank you Athena! I know, it's a shame what people throw out, but benefits us that see beyond the 'garbage'. :)
DeleteWell, this opens up a whole new list of ideas both things to use and places to put something like this. enJOYed this post. Found you "@ the Picket Fence."
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Joy! I can't tell you how many different ideas I've come across at different blogs! Everyone is so talented :)
DeleteWhat a cute idea! I think I need to plant some new stuff soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! Go for it, it is fun and oh so different :)
DeleteLove your little dresser planter! I actually did one this year too! So much fun to think outside the garden container box!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Thank you Kelly! I went to your site and found your blog on the dresser...it is beautiful! I actually did see your post before, but remember it must have been after I did mine because I was thinking I loved your idea about bricks at the back of the drawers for weight! Now that is a fantastic idea, I have a few planters on top for balance, but your idea would add extra...especially after watering. :)
DeleteThis post is featured today on Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! Thank you so much!! I will head over there right away to grab your button and post it on my blog & post. Wow!! I'm so overwhelmed this weekend!!!
DeleteThis is awesome! Love it.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on my blog:)
Thank you. I went and visited you too :)
DeleteI love this. I think I saw one on Pinterest too. I wanna do one like this, but haven't found a table yet that I can use.
ReplyDeleteIm now following you and hope you'll take a minute to visit me at PICKINandPAITNIN.blogspot.com and maybe you'll decide to follow back. 8-)
Thank you Candy :)
DeleteHope you find the table perfect for your garden soon, before the season is over. You will have to show me it when it's done.
And wow, I love your blog! I'm now following you too.
Debbie :)