I have a problem.
A taking over my life problem …
An intervention-worthy problem …
A problem that laughs at my to do list. A problem that kicks sand in the face of my to do list. A problem that takes my to do list and rips it into a million little pieces …
Those weeds in the back yard? Yeah, my problem has me ignoring them. And trust me, they are hard to ignore.
The bead board wallpaper in the master bedroom that needs to be hung? Yeah, my problem keeps whispering in my ear … reminding me that I have no idea how to hang wallpaper and why in the world would I even try to …
And what is this problem you ask?
Potting benches.
You read that right. Potting benches.
Now I’ve shared my love of them here … and you would think that I’d gotten my fill of them here …
But all that did was turn my love of potting benches into an obsession. A to-do-list-ripped-to-a-million-little-pieces obsession. A Google image search and Pinterest pinning obsession …
… an ignore the dust bunnies and piles of paper and bills piling up and rush right on out to the thrift store obsession …
So in lieu of boiling a bunny, I decided to create a potting bench of my very own …
… well, not quite a working potting bench …
… but a faux potting bench using a $.99 thrift store basket …
… a faux potting bench to sit atop my faux mantel …
… or my fantel …
… that I set up on my custom radiator cover …
The hat was another thrift store find … just $2.99.
And believe you me it’s for decorative purposes only …
I’m not one to wear pre-worn thrift store hats on my head …
… just saying …
So that’s my thrifty thrift store faux mantel faux potting bench …
… and now you’re wondering if my problem has been solved? If my thirst for a potting bench has been sated?
What do you think …
I’ll tell you what I’m thinking: I’m thinking more than just weeds will be pulled up from the back yard this weekend …
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You make me feel better about my design ADD, I can tell you that!
I am in love with your fun potting bench! The hat adds such a nice touch of whimsy! (You crack me up with the “not one to wear a pre-worn hat” comment! My mother would say that sounds like something I would declare!)
Such a creative idea, as usual!
xo-Lisa
Ms. L, that is cute. However I got all excited thinking maybe you were hanging the beadboard wallpaper. Remember I said you go first? Mine is sitting here, taunting me.
~Bliss~
I love your indoor potting bench with the herb pots adorned with those chalkboard stars. A great temporary fix until you get your outdoor one. We finally got one built in our garden, but now I need to get it organized. I could take some real cues from you.
So fun, Linda! That fantel sure is versatile. 🙂 I love the decorative hat and thrifted basket mixed in with your awesomely updated pots. Sure does feel like summer in that pic. 🙂
If anyone could create a potting bench indoors, it’s you!….I love it…you are the clever, creative one…and I am so glad you did not resort to “boiling the bunny” and that bunny is safe, hiding out in the weeds!
I love it. The old hat is the perfect touch. So summery!
intervention schmintervention! you don’t need one because it looks awesome. if all the plants were dying and the pots were cracked and you were hoarding them in piles, then we would need to talk.
I’ll take one!:-) It’s adorable!
I know it’s about the bench…but I’m loving that radiator cover. Makes me wish I had one just so I could get obsessed with radiator covers. And continue procrastinating on my other to-do projects!
Such a great use of space and the basket looks like it is ready to be picked up and taken outside. I love it and the radiator cover!
Hugs,
Bj
So fantastic, Linda!!! I love your fantel…I need one, too. And I’m crazy for potting benches, too! In fact, I printed out Ana White’s instructions for one, bought all the wood & materials, and now everything is just waiting in the garage for me to work on it…;) Ooooh! I have a great idea! Why don’t you come on out here and build it for me??? mmmkay?
totally totally love it and i could do it in my apt awesome thanks so much for sharing
What a sweet little vignette. I love the addition of the (decorative only) hat!
HA! I saw that mention of beadboard wallpaper….I agree, you go first and we’ll watch! But, the bench looks great! I am a slob, I could never have a potting bench in the house..it would be a bad thing. I wanted my husband to put radiators in this house….he refused…I guess I could make a radiator cover for a fake radiator…people do it all the time with fireplace mantels….Hmmmm…..I really love the radiator cover…
Blessings, Lorraine
Adorable! and your photographs are so awesome as well. Great job! Too bad I don’t live closer – wallpapering is a snap when you know how, it would take me 10 minutes to teach you & you’d be good!!
Enjoy your potting bench!
So cute – glad it’s faux or your dog would be digging up all the dirt that went flying as you potted your geraniums while wearing your pre-worn hat!
Kelly
It’s a faux mantle potting bench! Except that you can’t really do gardening work inside, right? Or maybe you can if you are mature enough to realize you’ll have to clean it up:)
Random question- are you happy with BlogHer? I’m thinking about it, since it’s way easier than the lijit, rivit, thing, just wondering:)
Jessica
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You can pretend if you want, but I have a feeling that that thirst will get the better of you…
Lovin’ yur fantel. I have a fudroom.
This could not be any cuter! Love how you brought a bit of the outdoors in.
I thought that faux mantel faux potting bench was pretty neat, looks great. We have to make do when we have to make do, right? Looks nice. How do your herbs grow inside? I’ve always wanted herbs, (not for cooking as I don’t really cook that much anymore), but they sure look pretty. Will look forward to seeing your outdoor yard potting bench. Hope it’s soon.
Seriously? Linda. Seriously. How do you keep coming up with this stuff?? Love. Fab. Swoon..
This is the CUTEST idea EVER! pin, pin, pin…
I love your creativity, Linda! This is awesome! LOVE it! 🙂
Linda what a fabulous idea for a potting bench. I’m obsessed wtih potting benches too, but never thought about having one inside and over a radiator! This baby is getting pinned!
I am still loving your polka dotty potty and this faux potting bench is just brilliant!
I pull weeds nearly every day and never ever finish. Love the potting er bench er mantle.
Glad to hear you won’t be boiling bunnies anytime soon! I love this problem you are having and lovin’ the solution even more, super cute!!
Oh, and those weeds, don’t feel bad, for someone who is trying to get their house sold, my yard is, well,… embarrassing! Not good for the curb appeal…YIKES!!
That’s a fun idea! You’re so creative, and I love the colors you chose and the herb pots.