With Mother’s Day around the corner I thought it would be a great time to treat myself to a patio makeover. As a busy mom of three I think it’s important to take time every once in awhile to focus on myself and sneak in a few minutes of relaxation. One of the best ways I like to relax is with a good book, only problem is I don’t have a quiet and relaxing spot to read in. So a few days ago I set out a budget and went shopping at Kmart to makeover my patio into a relaxing area filled with some of my favorite things.
I am in LOVE with the yellow pillows. And guess what? They were only $10 each! I also made some placemat pillows. Can you tell I love the blue and yellow combo? It’s pretty much taking over my house. The placemats were less than $3 a piece, which were right along with my budget for this makeover.
I picked up two side tables as well. One is to accessorize and hold my drink/book/etc and the other to display flowers on. Since the furniture is black the flowers and pillows add a nice splash of color. I’ve thought about spray painting the tables, but I don’t think I’m brave enough to. I’m afraid I won’t like it so for now the classic black is OK in my book. :)
So cute! I love the blue and yellow combo too! Great job!
Love this! What a great little pop of color this all adds!
I love all the color you brought to your porch – the pillows and plant really bring it to life. I like the pattern on the pillows too! Great spruce-up.
Great makeover!! I see your obsession with Mason jars is coming though :) Love the colors and accents!
Very nice! :) Looks like a great spot to relax. :)
Everything looks perfect :).
Mrs. Delightful
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It looks delightful! I would love to stop by and have a glass of strawberry lemonade with you!
Super cute! Found you at the Friday Fun party. Hope you will stop by and say hi!
-Mackenzie @ http://www.fridaynightdatenight.blogspot.com
How lovely! Great color combination, love the blue and yellow pillows.
Love the color combo!
It is gorgeous! What a pretty color combination!
WOW! Those pillows were $10 at KMart??? I never woul dhave guessed, they are very Imperial Trellis-like! I just moved and now I need to find out where the nearest KMart is to go get some of those! Beautiful porch makeover! Here from 30 Handmade Days.
Melissa
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What a fantastic reading spot! I love the pillows that you have placed on the bench. Enjoy your “new” porch. Megan
Very nice! Love the colors together! Found you on Simply Desiging party
Amber
Everything looks so nice….first person I saw who used a placemat to make a pillow was Gail, over at MRL..which is where I saw your link just now!
Gorgeous!
Your porch looks beautiful. What a great place to relax and read. I love the blue and yellow pillows. The print on the yellow ones is great.
Ruth
gorgeous Crystal!!!
Love it!!
I love the color combo too!! And I’m like you fear holds me back with regards to color ugh I’ve gotten better but …
Your porch looks great. I love the chandelier! Here is my Sundae Scoop link: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-tuesday-cottontail-cape.html
Looks great and I love the yellow and aqua combo!
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Like the color combo and the chandelier too.
I love your patio makeover. :) the pillows are the perfect pop of color!
gail
Love the pops of color! You have a beautiful little spot now.
Lovely makeover! Fun details and color pop!
xo Lynda
That looks great! I love the colorful pillows! I would love for you to share this (and any other house projects) at my “May House Par-tay” at http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Yellow and blue are so YUMMY! Love your makeover! XO, Aimee
Thanks for the inspiration1 We’re in the process of screening in our front porch and I’ve been looking for some cheery ideas.
Looke GREAT! I just LOVE the yellow pillows!
I am loving your makeover, it is amazing how quickly the little ones can take over every space. I love the colors of the pillows.
Great makeover – and I am loving those yellow cushions too!
I wish I had a porch to makeover…this is gorgeous. I absolutely adore the colours.
I’d love it if you could share this at my monthly celebration of the outdoors link party! http://craftbotics.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/festival-fever-co-host-week-2.html
Rosie
http://craftbotics.blogspot.com
Very nice! I need to do this to my porch as well! We hardly use it, but maybe we would if it was cuter!
Wow! The porch looks awesome! New follower! I’d love you to come check out my blog.. and follow back/link up to my linky party! I’d love to have you! Love your blog.
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Those pillows are beautiful!!! I love the pop of color against the black bench! What a great patio!!!!
Beautiful makeover, I love the colors you put together! I am a new reader, creating over at http://www.twelveoeight.blogspot.com/ – Tanya :)
Love the colors and that chandelier is awesome. Makes me want to go get a bench and spruce up my patio! Enjoy your time relaxing out there.
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I am seriously in the middle of this same project and you just helped me make up my mind on a few details.
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Love the mini makeover. And I’m a huge, huge placemat pillow fan! In fact, I’m such a fan that I pinned it!
:)
Linda
I’m back again because the dramatic black bench with those pops of yellow and turquoise are so very eye-catching!
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Super Super cute! I love you pillows and the color combo!!! I featured this on hoo’s got talent! Thanks for linking up to the party!!!
I love this! It’s beautiful and relaxing, and you make it look so easy to pull together. Enjoy hanging out there ;)
Heyyyy where did you get the yellow pillows from? such a great idea love it!