Don't Stand Still for Too Long at My House
I'm on a painting kick. If you stand still for too long, you will end up being painted black--either brushed on or more likely, spray painted. I do this every couple of years. Mama had lots of metal yard pieces--plant stands, flower carts, etc. and they need to be repainted every so often. I love metal pieces because you can so easily freshen them up with a fresh coat of paint. I think nothing looks sharper than a crisp black finish. The last time I was on spray-painting-spree, I called a friend and told her our fence would look really great painted black. "I think you need to stop spray-painting for a while, Terri," was her reply. Here are a few of my little projects. BEFORE: Outdoor love seat and coffee table purchased a garage sale. I found a great deal on a cushion at Overstock.com! AFTER: Metal outdoor furniture will rust over time, so I waited until I could find som...