What’s on My Porch

Date
Aug, 24, 2015
What's On My Porch

Ok so I know these pieces aren’t technically on my porch anymore, but “What’s in my Yard” just doesn’t sound as good. So I’m going to keep the name the same. Hope that’s ok.

I’m feeling super relieved that I finished my space for The Home Depot Style Challenge this weekend and can relax a little. Our posts are due on Friday and I still have to edit photos and write the post, but at least the big part is done. I did our little front porch and I honestly think it’s the first full space makeover that I’ve really done. I have a new found appreciation for interior designers. And all you bloggers who actually decorate your homes. Our porch is pretty small and I still felt like so much work went into it.

I’m so happy with how it turned out though and I cannot wait to share it with you! Check out insta for some sneak peeks!

And I’m also super excited about these two pieces I have, that I’ll be refinishing for our nursery and master bedroom. It makes it a little more exciting when I know I’ll be keeping them 😉

First up is this amazing little mid century table I got on a local garage sale site. I paid $40 for it which is more than I wanted to pay, but if you’re familiar with those sites, people. are. crazy. There are so many strict rules, and you reserve your spot in line simply by commenting on the thread. There were a ton of people ahead of me but clearly it was meant to be and everyone else passed it up. SCORE.

What's On My Porch

This baby is going in the nursery, I’m thinking next to whatever comfy chair I find (any suggestions??) with a little lamp on it and some accessories. It’s got lots of storage and the modern aesthetic goes perfectly with my plan.

Do you even need me to tell you what color I’m painting it? Mint, duh. But a very light, pastel mint. As of right now, the nursery colors are going to be mint, peach and grey. Or maybe just mint and peach…and white obvs. What do you think? Either way, I can’t wait to start working on this piece and find some fun new knobs for it and pretty paper to replace this hideousness:

What's On My Porch

Next up is this little table that was out on the curb a couple houses down from ours. It had been out all week and I kept driving by it not thinking it was anything I wanted. We finally walked by it when we were taking Oaks for a walk and I realized I was silly for not picking it up sooner.

What's On My Porch

It’s bulkyness is what turned me off, but my plan is to replace those handles and put some pretty pegs on it. I think that will modernize it perfectly and be the perfect night stand in our master. Now I’ll just need to find something similar for the hubs. We haven’t really done much with our room yet, but I think I’m going to paint this guy navy with some gold or brass pulls.

What do you think about these pieces? Do you like my plans for them? Do I need to stop painting things mint and navy?! Please say no. 😉

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12 Comments

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    Gilly @Colour Saturated Life

    August 25, 2015

    So excited to see the afters! Can’t wait to see baby’s room….I love the colour palette you are thinking of using! I am also looking forward to seeing the Home Depot challenge, not sure what that is but it sounds exciting!

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      brepurposed

      August 27, 2015

      Ah I’m having so much fun planning the nursery! Working on a style guide now 😉 The Home Depot Challenge is a challenge where they send you some fall decor and a gift card and you have to decorate a space for Halloween! Ill be posting a little teaser once it’s up on there blog!

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    Katie @ Little House of Four

    August 24, 2015

    Ooh, that dresser for the baby’s room is fabulous. I can’t wait to see it painted and know you’ll turn it into something amazing, especially painted mint! I’m so excited to see your nursery come together.

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    Lindsay Eidahl

    August 24, 2015

    Great finds! I would have picked up that curbside find too!!!

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      brepurposed

      August 24, 2015

      Thanks girl! I don’t know what I was thinking when I first passed it up haha

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    Kristi

    August 24, 2015

    Fantastic finds! Can’t wait to see that top one all decked out in mint!!!

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      brepurposed

      August 24, 2015

      I’m seriously so excited about it!!

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    Shayla Martin

    August 24, 2015

    Love both of these, especially the mid century piece. I think mint would be great on it. I absolutely loved the mint buffet you did a few months ago. Thank you for all the inspiration!

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      brepurposed

      August 24, 2015

      Thank you so much Shayla!! I’m thinking a little lighter shade of mint for this piece; I can’t wait get started!

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    Anam @ Delicious And DIY

    August 24, 2015

    I can’t wait to see the makeovers I’m so excited Bre 🙂

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      August 24, 2015

      Yay! I’m so excited about them too!

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