Remember this little treasure? Found at a real, bonafide junk spot?
Well, look at it now, doing serious lifeguard duty:
The handyman was busy, too, building a changing area so wet feet don't have to track through my house. This is the before photo:
And the after:
Need to see it up close?
I made this little light holder, junk style, because I was trying to copy Ki and her infinite creativity:
Oh, and I gave a make-over to this little beach chair. It used to have Bratz fabric on it (ick!!) so I removed it and sewed up this striped Sunbrella fabric and painted the frame. I also picked up the vintage cooler for $10 at a thrift shop. It is my favourite shade of blue:
Well, look at it now, doing serious lifeguard duty:The handyman was busy, too, building a changing area so wet feet don't have to track through my house. This is the before photo:And the after:
Need to see it up close?
I made this little light holder, junk style, because I was trying to copy Ki and her infinite creativity:Oh, and I gave a make-over to this little beach chair. It used to have Bratz fabric on it (ick!!) so I removed it and sewed up this striped Sunbrella fabric and painted the frame. I also picked up the vintage cooler for $10 at a thrift shop. It is my favourite shade of blue:I will be unplugged for a few days while I enjoy some summer family time, and will return any emails as soon as I can. I want to thank everyone so much for the kind wishes and comments you gave me with regards to the new magazine. Ki, Matthew and I are overwhelmed and thrilled with the outpouring of support and excitement over this endeavour. Flea Market Style magazine will not fail to please, I can guarantee you that!! We will bring you more updates and answer any questions you have once the blog is up and running...we are aiming for mid-August.
Watch for it!!
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47 comments:
The changing room is just gorgeous. Love it. Everything looks gorgeous. Have fun. Hugs, Marty
Cute changing room! So smart! And that sad little stool looks so happy and important now. Have fun with your family!
Great changing area. The shack is wonderful. I love the new stool as well. Looks like a great place to spend the summer.
Oh, my heart! It's all so cute!!! Love the blues you chose. It looks like a fabulous spot that anyone would want to relax in. :)
Oh, my heart! It's all so cute!!! Love the blues you chose. It looks like a fabulous spot that anyone would want to relax in. :)
Goodness, that's soo cute! It looks wonderful!
I was just stopping by from The Blog Frog and I LOVE your new changing room. Very cute and creative!
Fantastic, no more popping into the house to change, getting water all over the floor. I love the maharichi style of the shack...the design is so much fun!!
Enjoy being "unplugged" for your vacation. Hope that it's great!
I love that changing room. Can I have one even if I don't have a pool? This reminds me a little of your outdoor shower post from last summer. I still want one of those, too!
WOW! Mind if I come over for a swim? I love the transformations, all of them, and your pool area is fantastic!!!
Gorgeous! Hugs to the handyman!
Amy
cannonball! Everything looks so whimsical and great, I could see myself having a grand time.
I love the life guard chair - what a great idea!
very nice, I love the little changing area. WE had a pool for years, and little wet feet were always stomping through.
Great ideas.
Margo
Wow! What an excellent job your husband did and how creative you are!! If I ever have a pool I will have to do that because I wouldn't want the floors getting ruined by all the water. Love it!
That is spectacular , well done Paul , 5 stars's.
Enjoy the family weekend.
Chris
my fave so far, I believe:)
Looks Great! I love the cooler!!! I've been looking for a Coleman vintage cooler for a few summers now...haven't found the perfect one yet...and definitely not for $10!!! I didn't know they came in that color - it's my favorite color. I have a feeling my hunt has now just become a bit harder! Wish me LUCK!!! : )
Everything looks beautiful! I am loving the little stoll's makeover!
XXDenise
I have the same cooler in pink! I've never seen it in blue before - it is really beautiful.
Cool!!
OH MY GOD. THAT is FAAAAAB!!!!
Susan @ www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com
There is a new magazine! Thank heavens! I've been saying to bloggers, why on earth doesn't someone come out with a magazine geared to us vintage/junk/flea market folks? Glad to see someone knows we're out here!
Brenda
Sorry, I got so excited I forgot to comment about the pool area! I just love that space in the corner. Makes it "magazine photo ready!" Vintage coolers are the best. You've fixed this up superbly!
Brenda
Your pool looks so inviting right now. It's hovering in the high 90s here everyday! All of your projects are just great and they are for a "real" budget. Love that!
What a great job! I especially love the beach chair!
Hello Linda; Wow what a wonderful job your hubby did on the sweet little pool house. Love the life guard chair, cooler and beach chair and sign and just everything...... lol; Your pool looks so very inviting, enjoy your family time... will keep watch for the new blog venture too.
Hugs;
Alaura
That pool area is a little bit of heaven on earth! The changing area is so smart - and beautiful to boot! Enjoy your family time!
Couldn't have done it any better...I'm in love!
This looks fantastic!! I absolutely love all of the changes you made. The changing area is especially cute!
That is just too adorable for words!!! I am waiting for someone to pop out of there in their 1920's style suit!
LOVE that cooler!
I will miss you...have a good rest with the family but come back soon...
Nice!!! The changing room is adorable! I love all the little details!!! Great job from your man!!! :)
This looks really nice!
I love all of it. The stool, the beach chair, the cooler, and especially the changing room. Love the curtain too. Can I come over for a dip?
You are just too much! So creative...and I'm loving that oh so teensy lifeguard chair!
GASP... I am in love with the changing room! We have a pool... and wet floors is a constant battle I am fighting! Great job! And congrats on the new magazine, can't wait!
Have a wonderful vacation!
~Amy
Love your chic style!
Found you via Blog Frog!
Who has dibs on lifeguard duty? Awesome re-purposing!
Hi Linda,
I just discovered your wonderful blog via the BlogHerAds newsletter. Congratulations on your new Editor at Large position! I'm really into vintage stuff, and the magazine sounds like it's going to be right up my alley.
Just yesterday I made a spur of the moment tour through one of my favorite junk malls and managed to spend some birthday cash in an incredibly short period of time. Lots of great finds, including a neat little vintage red cooler I instantly fell for. But now I'm drooling over your fabulous blue one since it's my favorite color. And for $10 - what a score. I decided to splurge on mine for $26, 'cause that's what birthday cash is for, right? ; ). Love your beach chair, too.
I'm looking forward to becoming a regular reader of your blog - and the magazine. : )
That is so fabulous! I want one too!
I popped over from Kimba's DIY day.
Love the chair transformation and that changing area is perfect. You did a great job with changing out the fabric on the chair.
Enjoy your days poolside.
I love it! Perfect for that little corner. And the lifeguard chair is amazing. Clever as can be. Enjoy your swimming summer!
Hi Linda...
Well, if that's not the best little idea ever! Not that there are many pools here in the NW....not much need. All we have to do is go outside and we can "run through the sprinkler"....I love that color of blue too...YUMMY..
Blessings,
Spencer
Gorgeous deck! It looks amazing :)
Hello! Stopping over from Kimba's. I needed some pool inspiration. The changing room is too cute!
Wow! I love all of it! Seriously! Such a fun and happy spot outside! Great work!
Mama Holli
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