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An idea for an old chair

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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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