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National Paint Week: Tutorial Painting British Flag on Fence Boards

I made this British Flag inspired art for my nephew, Kirby. He is 18 and collects flags from around the world, so I thought this would go...

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Holiday House Tour 1: The porch

BEFORE:
It all started with a conversation with my 18 year old daughter yesterday:
"Go ahead, say it,'" I say. "It's pretty boring," she says.
   
Today it was dress up the porch day at the Nana Moon House.

AFTER: 
I literally risked life and limb pulling this runner sled from the rafters of our ancient {60 year old} garage. I stood on a folding chair, on my tip toes and pulled. It was covered in 30+ years of dust and grime
and so was I by time I got it out.


It says "Paris Floating Steering" so cute!

I filled my empty flower pot with holly branches that grow in my neighbors yard & luckily for me, crossed the fence this year into mine. {Note to self: wear gloves when trimming Holly, those pointy leaves are sharp!}  I found this old beat up bucket in the garage too, so many treasures in the garage, who knew?


More Holiday House Tour Posts to come.

Cheers!

~Danylle





15 comments:

  1. At least you have one of the classic old sleds in your garage..we have been looking at the antique mall for one and they range from $25-$45!
    The front porch looks very inviting!

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  2. You certainly turned a boring porch into a very pretty holiday greeting. Nicely done.

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  3. Love the sled, especially the ribbon! I also have a sled on my porch (but it's hidden under snow)...we've had over 70" so far, since Dec 1st!!

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  4. I love the sled. I also pulled my daughter's sled out of the basement and decorated it this year.

    Lovely!

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  5. Oh, I love your porch, and that sled is just adorable. Happy VTT!

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  6. Far from boring now, I love it!

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  7. I have a sled on my porch too. I like the wreath addtion on yours.

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  8. I'm so lovin' the look you have here...I’m having a Christmas Open House…would love to have you join in on the fun. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  9. I LOVE your sled! It looks so cute with the upholstery webbing and the wreath. The whole thing looks great!

    I wish my neighbors had holly.

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  10. Very Cute! LOVE your sled! Have a Merry Christmas!
    ~Angela

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  11. what a find the sled makes the porch date back to another era how beautiful

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  12. What a difference! I love the sled and the webbing/ribbon is the best!

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  13. Love the sled and the look createdd on your front porch! Happy Holidays from your latest friend and follower. Please stop by when you can. I love new friends and followers, too.

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  14. Love the sled! Such a great way to dress up your porch!
    ~Heidi

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