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Mini Porch Makeover

Created On: May 2, 2012  |  Updated: August 23, 2021  |   48 Comments  

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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.

In case you’re wondering here’s the before. As you can see there are toys everywhere! If you look closely you can even spot chalk scattered on the other side of the bench. Not relaxing at all!
The first thing I did was obviously clean up the area by storing the toys in the garage. It already looked ten times better but it was a little bare. I was left with only a bench, which meant it was time to accessorize. So my favorite shopping buddy and I went to see what we could find. Of course no shopping trip is complete without pushing a lawn mower around the store…

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.

Another fave is this tea light chandelier. I like the scroll design and the fact that it doesn’t have to be plugged in. Ahhh I can see it now..a nice Summer evening sitting on the porch watching the kids play with their friends while I relax in a lit patio. Just thinking about it makes me happy!

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. :)

 I also found these solar lanterns. The round one came in blue, yellow, orange, and red.
 I’m already looking forward to spending a lot of quality time on my patio this Summer.
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Vanessa
11 years ago

So cute! I love the blue and yellow combo too! Great job!

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Lindsay
11 years ago

Love this! What a great little pop of color this all adds!

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Kathy Murphy
11 years ago

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.

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Lyuba
11 years ago

Great makeover!! I see your obsession with Mason jars is coming though :) Love the colors and accents!

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[email protected]
11 years ago

Very nice! :) Looks like a great spot to relax. :)

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Mrs. Delightful
11 years ago

Everything looks perfect :).

Mrs. Delightful
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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Tonia @The Gunny Sack
11 years ago

It looks delightful! I would love to stop by and have a glass of strawberry lemonade with you!

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Mackenzie
11 years ago

Super cute! Found you at the Friday Fun party. Hope you will stop by and say hi!
-Mackenzie @ http://www.fridaynightdatenight.blogspot.com

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Amy Fountain
11 years ago

How lovely! Great color combination, love the blue and yellow pillows.

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Jen
11 years ago

Love the color combo!

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Holly Lefevre
11 years ago

It is gorgeous! What a pretty color combination!

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Melissa @TheHappierHomemaker
11 years ago

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
http://www.thehappierhomemaker.com

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Megan
11 years ago

What a fantastic reading spot! I love the pillows that you have placed on the bench. Enjoy your “new” porch. Megan

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Amber @ Recipes We Love
11 years ago

Very nice! Love the colors together! Found you on Simply Desiging party

Amber

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Doris
11 years ago

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!

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Debra Kapellakis
11 years ago

Gorgeous!

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Ruth
11 years ago

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

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Mallory
11 years ago

gorgeous Crystal!!!

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Jessie
11 years ago

Love it!!

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Comeca Jones
11 years ago

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 …

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