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An idea for an old chair

amy2

By Amy2


An idea for an old chair

My hubby took out the old broken wicker from the seating of the chair repainted it and then made a deep wooden box to fit the seat he then covered it with waterproof plastic ,filledit with compost planted it up and Hey presto ...



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This looks really innovative Amy..a real floral cushion!
Very pretty..

1 Sep, 2019

 

Very nice! Would be great with Sempervivums too. Lovely old chair put to great use. :)

1 Sep, 2019

 

Thank you girls , I'm sure I'll be ringing the changes over the seasons Karen :o)

2 Sep, 2019

 

I love to see anything like this. Brilliant use of this pretty chair.

2 Sep, 2019

 

That's great. I've got an old chair in the shed I was going to throw it away but now I have an idea of what to do with it :) Thanks Amy x

3 Sep, 2019

 

Thanks Chris I'm glad you like it , I'll look forward to seeing what you do with yours Hywel with your artistic flare I'm sure it will be wonderful x

3 Sep, 2019

 

love this and the colour is just right

6 Sep, 2019

 

Thanks Hb & Drc I'm glad you like it ,it makes me smile when I go outside :o)

6 Sep, 2019

 

One of my online friends from Instagram, did this with one of her chairs, I think it's a great idea, and fun!!

12 Sep, 2019

 

It looks better since the plants & foliage have grown and hang down over sides Angela :o)

14 Sep, 2019

 

I can imagine it does Amy, I love the chair you have used...(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)

14 Sep, 2019




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