It's here! Finally time to decorate for Christmas! I have been ready for a month :)
For the next week our house will be a whirlwind of boxes, packing materials and just chaos in general while we morph from fall to Christmas. We actually didn't get our tree yet, which is unusual. But we have all been a little under the weather, and just sort of wiped out from all of our activities. So I may be a little naughty and leave it all up longer this year.
We have been doing a few simple projects, too. We found this adorable potting bench last week, yes, on the side of the road in someone's big trash. I know, right? How is it possible that I find almost everything I have ever wanted for my garden on the side of the road?! The big trash fairy must really like me.
Well, you all already know what I was going to do with it, so I'll just go ahead and let the photos do the talking.
The vintage plaid cooler came from an estate sale years ago, and last summer I was lucky enough to snag the thermos collection from Lisa during the sale she held at Paper Cowgirl. I have been chomping at the bit to use them.
Merry first Christmas display! Lots more to come!
Joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, Rebecca's Meet Me Monday at You Are Talking Too Much, Mod Mix Monday at Nita's Mod Vintage Life, and Martyat A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday and Kim's Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style.
It looks great! I love how it turned out!
Posted by: Jody | November 27, 2011 at 07:17 PM
ohmygosh, this is quite a find, looks great in white, LOVE that great plaid for the Holidays!!
Posted by: Debra@CommonGround | November 27, 2011 at 08:46 PM
i love it and how you displayed it with just the right touches.
Dee
Posted by: Dee | November 27, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Such a sweet transformation! I love the photos! My readers would love this. We love one persons trash turning into our treasures!
I would love for you to share it at my "Meet Me Monday" linky party. It opened up tonight. Either way, I loved finding you from Between Naps on the Porch linky party! I can't wait to browse around. Love, Me
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/2011/11/meet-me-monday-13.html
Posted by: Rebecca | November 27, 2011 at 10:40 PM
I'm jealous -- I never see anything good on the side of the road. Everything I see DESERVES to be on the side of the road. Love the thermos collection.
Posted by: Wendy | November 28, 2011 at 06:23 AM
Lucky you to find such a cute potting bench. You did a great job transforming it.
Posted by: abeachcottage | November 28, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Oh my goodness! I LOVE this + all the plaid goodies just says "Christmas". Well done! xo
Posted by: Boho Farm and Home | November 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM
How cute and clever. Love the plaids!
Posted by: Mid-Atlantic Martha | November 28, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: Jen | November 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Wow! what a great revamped!
So different.
TY for sharing your projects. It give me more inspiration.
Cheers,
/chie
Posted by: CHIE | November 29, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Oh, how I love those red plaid picnic items! Great display :)
CHRISTmas Blessings!
Gail
Posted by: Gail@FaithfulnessFarm | November 29, 2011 at 10:51 AM
This is a gorgeous transformation. It is absolutely wonderful. I would love for you to link this to our newly launched blog party. I hope you can join us.
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Posted by: Paula | November 29, 2011 at 07:15 PM
I love the plaid! It reminds me of my first grade lunch box. I have tried to win one of them on eBay forever, but the price always go way too high! :-) Anyway, this is too cute!
Posted by: Lisa | November 29, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Great find! Amazing what people throw out. Your Christmas vignette is charming. The plaid thermos bottles are so comforting and cute. Love it. Happy to be your newest follower. Hope you can follow back.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn at Cottage and Creek | November 29, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Your potting bench looks gorgeous! You could bring her indoors she's so pretty! I love your Christmas plaids on her! So festive!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: shelia | November 29, 2011 at 09:13 PM
I have that same exact potting bench that I won from CSN Stores last year. Why would someone throw that out? What good luck for you!
It looks wonderful all decked out for Christmas.
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | November 30, 2011 at 03:40 PM
I just adore those thermoses! What a great potting bench too!
Posted by: debbie | November 30, 2011 at 04:42 PM
What a great roadside find! Love the vintage plaid thermoses too. Will be your newest follower, please stop by when you get a chance, Laura - Cottage and Broome
Posted by: cottage and broome | November 30, 2011 at 09:52 PM
Looks great! I have a plaid cooler collection too, but not the thermos kind. Love them at Christmas. Why can I never find anything good like that? I only have 1 tree up too, so don't feel bad. Hope everyone feels better soon!
Posted by: Tardevil | November 30, 2011 at 10:09 PM
WOW! LOVE the red plaid, too!
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | December 01, 2011 at 10:55 AM
I am so jealous that you found this on the side of the road. I've been wanting a potting bench for quite awhile and I keep thinking I'll find one...but nope. And then you find one just waiting....but...I love how you did this up for the holidays. I featured it today on Mod Mix Monday!
Posted by: Nita@ModVintageLife | December 05, 2011 at 02:54 AM
This is too fantastic!
Posted by: Comeca | December 07, 2011 at 07:45 AM
What a lovely bench! Looks so comfy and refreshing. I'm planning to have one in our garden. Thanks for inspiring me.
Posted by: Billy Jean | January 31, 2013 at 04:48 AM