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Before and After –Crooked pots

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front yard RS

The only difference between an extraordinary life and an ordinary one is the extraordinary pleasures you find in ordinary things. ~ Veronique Vienne

My divine sister and brother in law adore one another and are the perfect example of an extraordinary life amid ordinary adventures. They work together, their worlds intersecting every day of the week, and yet at the end of the day they choose to work with one another on one of their numerous passions – their yard and garden.

Potting ben BF RS

This BEFORE actually started out the color of WHITE.

potting Ben AF RS

AFTER

Bench alone RS

BEFORE: Wrought Iron Bench

both RS

AFTER: The perfect spot with Patriotic touches and the Potting bench behind.

Pots n Pole RS

BEFORE: Simple Terra cotta pots and steel pole

In ground pot RS

Dig a lil hole, put pot in ground, and pound the pole into the ground

add some dirt RS

After stacking the pots add some dirt!

crooked pots RS

AFTER: Voila` filled with bright colors and lucious greenery!

Stay tuned for the abundance after the summer sun and rain kiss this crooked little project!

Thanks Beeb and Popz for letting me enjoy your adventures!

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥

Oh! By the Way stop by Metamorphosis Monday with Susan and see what the others have been doing BEFORE and AFTER! And— many thanks to Susan at Southern Dreamer for hosting the Outdoors Wednesday gathering. Check these “susans” out as they really have a wonderful group who inspire one another.

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48 Responses to “Before and After –Crooked pots”

  1. abeachcottage on July 6th, 2009 2:54 am

    awww great before and afters, love the pots, just so colourful and summery…
    happy met monday
    Sarah
     
     

  2. Michelle @ Sweet Something on July 6th, 2009 6:57 am

    Love the ‘crooked’ pots, looks amazing!I like the view of the flower cart through the arbor bench…very pretty!

  3. Liz on July 6th, 2009 7:15 am

    I love the terra cotta pots! Awesome befores and afters!
     
    ~Liz

  4. suzie on July 6th, 2009 7:31 am

    Claudia, great idea with the stacking pots, perfect way to add interest and color to a garden or yard. . .It would be fun with strawberries planted in too! Great pictures as always!

  5. Kammy on July 6th, 2009 8:03 am

    Hi Claudia !
    I love the bench , potting shed and those planters !
    So creative and fun ! I think I need all three !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

  6. Sue on July 6th, 2009 8:31 am

    Claudia, these transformations are just too cute! I love potting benches and benches.  I’ve seen stacked pots before and wondered how to do it. I love the idea- tell  the sis and BIL that they did Great!!!   I’m bookmarking this idea for sure!
    :-) Sue

  7. Lori E on July 6th, 2009 9:00 am

    While all very nice ideas the pot tower is brilliant.
    Did I see somewhere that you are in Utah? I am Canadian but a huge Jazz fan. Especially during the Stockton/Malone era.

  8. Jane on July 6th, 2009 9:00 am

    These are fabulous!  I love the pots … what a great idea!
    Jane

  9. Thanks! on July 6th, 2009 9:56 am

    As always thanks sis for keeping photos of Fun and family!! Without you we would never think our lives were very exciting!! Just regular.
    You have a way to see the “Wonderful in everyday”!! Thats why you are such a great woman! Thanks for helping us see our plain days are really ones to apprecitate!! You make us wnat to be better people!! Love
    you
    Beeb

  10. Glenda/MidSouth on July 6th, 2009 10:47 am

    Great redos. Have seen the tipsey pots before, but not done with the larger ones. Looks great.
    Glenda

  11. Maya on July 6th, 2009 11:33 am

    Absolutely love the pots! And what a wonderful garden.

  12. Sarah on July 6th, 2009 12:05 pm

    How clever!  Those turned out really great.  Your whole garden is really beautiful. :)

  13. Christi at A Southern Life on July 6th, 2009 12:40 pm

    Love the tipsy pots. Will have to look around and see how to do that! Thanks for sharing your great pics.
    Christi

  14. Marie on July 6th, 2009 12:41 pm

    Hello Claudia – that bench is beautiful! And I love the crooked pots, what a cute idea. Thank you for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Marie

  15. Susan on July 6th, 2009 1:33 pm

    Claudia–I adore Kristen Chenowith and cannot imagine seeing that cast–lucky you! you are right about the song..we have been changed..in some way or another. The bench is great and the pots should cause some comments :)

  16. Brenda Kula on July 6th, 2009 3:16 pm

    Very inspiring stuff here! Such creative people!
    Brenda

  17. Shelia on July 6th, 2009 4:28 pm

    How wonderful that you and your siblings are so close! I don’t have any brothers or sisters, just me!
    Well, I just love everything that’s been going on! The bench looks awesome, but those cute pots! How adorable!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

  18. Joyce on July 6th, 2009 5:05 pm

    Those pots are way to cute!
    Joyce

  19. Peg@BloomfieldFarm on July 6th, 2009 6:04 pm

    I really love your pots! I have a perennial garden and don’t plant many annuals, but I’d love to try your stack of pots filled with annuals. That would add a big splash of color after the spring flowers have finished blooming. I’m going to bookmark this post so I can find it next spring. Thanks for a great idea!

  20. Cass @ That Old House on July 7th, 2009 12:23 am

    What a stunning yard!  And the crooked pots are incredible… I’ve never seen anything like them, but they are just so cute … they’ll be amazing come August!
    Fantastic.
    Cass

  21. Pam Schroeder on July 7th, 2009 5:08 am

    I’m thinking those pots are way too clean on your potting bench!  I really enjoyed reading your blog.  Thanks for stopping by mine and jotting a note.  PAM

  22. Traci on July 7th, 2009 5:43 am

    I love those terra cotta pots. What a great idea. Soooo colorful!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet note.
    Blessings to you,
    Traci

  23. Joanie Wolfgramm on July 7th, 2009 9:03 am

    Those crooked pots are so cute! So fun and original!! Great idea!

  24. Tamara on July 7th, 2009 10:02 am

    Hey, that sounds like the Big Guy and I! Work together all day…..hobbies together at night :)

    Love the pots! I forgot about that cute idea but I should really do a few of those over at my place!

  25. The Pleasures of Homemaking on July 7th, 2009 2:20 pm

    Very cute! I’ve seen the crooked pots in a magazine and have always wanted to do it – it looks easy and the results are so pretty!

    Manuela

  26. sharon on July 7th, 2009 4:43 pm

    I just opened up your web sight, and I knew that yard looked to familiar. What great ideas and how beautiful the result. Your photography as always was wonderful. Just remember that you have another sister that loves and appreciates you. Hugs to you Sharon

  27. sunnymama on July 7th, 2009 10:13 pm

    That’s such a cool idea and they look fantastic!

  28. Sheila on July 7th, 2009 11:02 pm

    Hi, Claudia, I’m not sure why, but for some reason, your blog pics aren’t loading for me. I will try to come back and see them later as I don’t want to miss them!!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday…

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

  29. Sheila on July 7th, 2009 11:04 pm

    Some of them have loaded, and they really are neat! Oh, and now they’ve all loaded. Oh, I just love those pots the way he has them going from side to side. How cute!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

  30. Sherry on July 7th, 2009 11:19 pm

    Oh Claudia, as always, you never disappoint me. You have the most beautiful photos out there. I love the 3 pots on the rod tho, I am going to have my husband take a look at that. It was just beautiful, and looked oh so simple. Abstract. Love it. Happy Outdoor Wednesday. Country Hugs, Sherry

  31. Lorna~Lace and Ivy Cottage~ on July 8th, 2009 12:17 am

    Claudia, Thanks for the how to for the pots. I can’t wait to try that in my garden!

  32. Christine on July 8th, 2009 12:40 am

    I enjoyed all the great transformations…Christine

  33. Kathy on July 8th, 2009 5:05 am

    Beautiful transformation! And I love the crooked pots – I’ve seen these before, thanks for the info on how to do them. Who knew it was so simple?

  34. sue on July 8th, 2009 6:12 am

    Hi Claudia,
    What a beautiful job, they have done. I love the fact that they work together in creating such a wonderful placeto enjoy. Thank you for sharing.
    Sue

  35. Terry on July 8th, 2009 8:40 am

    Have you ever watched the junk brothers? That is kind of what this reminds me of…taking something old and making something beautiful

  36. Kathy on July 8th, 2009 9:25 am

    Hi Claudia, What a beautiful home and garden, I love everything esp the tipsy turvy pots :-) , happy OW, Kathy.

  37. Mary on July 8th, 2009 11:35 am

    What a clever idea. The crooked pots are just a joy and the rest of the work that’s been done is amazing. Thanks for sharing your photos with us. Have a wonderful day.

  38. the wild raspberry on July 8th, 2009 11:46 am

    what a beautiful and lush garden….i love the wrought iron fencing!
    have a lovely day.
    chasity

  39. Sally on July 8th, 2009 1:28 pm

    Your sister and brother-in-law are inspiring and creative. Happy OW.

  40. Becky K. on July 8th, 2009 1:58 pm

    I love all of these projects.  The pillows on the little seat are so striking…surely makes one want to spend some time there.

    Love, love the pots in a pile. 

    Too cute!

    Becky K.

  41. Lynn @ TheVintageNest on July 9th, 2009 9:32 am

    I was delighted to have you visit The Vintage Nest and hope you’ll be back soon.  I just got my computers and phones back after a lightning strike and will posting again soon.  Your blog is fabulous and I adore the crooked stacked pots.  Looks like a project for next spring. :)   Hope you are having a super great week and a happy day. See you soon ~ Lynn

  42. Bama Belle on July 9th, 2009 12:43 pm

    Thank you ever so for stopping by my little blog today. I adored my visit here today. I look forward to visiting again in the future.

  43. Fifi Flowers on July 9th, 2009 2:11 pm

    FAB projects… everything looks GREAT!!!  You make me want to go out into the garden and create magic!
    ENJOY your day!
    Fifi

  44. karen on July 9th, 2009 2:44 pm

    Your blog is gorgeous. I love all of your ideas, but the one with the pot tree is my favorite. Your garden is lovely.
    Karen

  45. Alea on July 9th, 2009 3:12 pm

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea! I am already trying to figure out where I can try this in my yard.

  46. Karen on July 9th, 2009 4:02 pm

    OMG! That is about the cutest thing I’ve seen. SERIOUSLY!! It’s so simple but so darn cute!! This is one I am seriously going to try once I get back from vacation. Yes, I have to wait, because 20 year old sons have a tendency to forget to water something that needs hand watering.
    Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I am so glad to have found you! I need to go aback and read all your old posts. WHO knows what else I might find! Very fun!
    Thanks for sharing!

  47. Jane on July 9th, 2009 5:11 pm

    Well, if this isn’t cool!! I am always looking for a new way to show off plants and flowers!! Love it!

    All the projects show how well your sister and BIL work together. That is priceless!!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

    xoxo
    Jane

  48. ellen b on July 9th, 2009 8:52 pm

    Oh what fun! I love those crooked pots!!

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