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seeing spots … and polka dots

June 27, 2012 By Linda 32 Comments

… on terracotta pots.

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Do you think since I planted my plants in pretty pots …

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… pretty pots with black and white stripes and polka dots …

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… do you think they’ll have a better chance at a longer life?

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Like those pretty pots will inspire my plants to tough out the tough times …

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You know, when I may or may not forget to water them …?

So in my quest to make my plants feel better about themselves …

… boost their plant confidence, if you will …

I followed this tutorial by these fabulous sister bloggers to age those terracotta pots first like so …

And then I painted the rims with some black and white acrylic paint.  Next came some stripes that I just free-handed with a flat brush…

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… and then I added the dots and polka dots using the eraser on the end of a #2 pencil.

Two coats of poly (on the painted rims only) later …

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They were potted with red geraniums …

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And set out on the front porch all pretty like …

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… what with their black and white stripes and polka dots.

And as for the rest of the front yard?

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You’ll need to tune in tomorrow for more …

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  1. Dani @WeKnowStuff says

    June 27, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I was wondering how you got such perfect spots! What a great tip!

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  2. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

    June 27, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I’m sure your plants will be happier and healthier in those cute pots! Don’t we all feel better when we dress up a little??! Nice job and I love the classic black and white color scheme!

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  3. Laura from Top This Top That says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    oh please tell me they are still alive!! 🙂

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  4. Anne says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Love your polka dotted pots! Very cute!

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  5. Creations By Cindy says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Linda, I love your pots! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  6. pam {simple details} says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Pretty painted polka-dot pots perfectly positioned on your porch (I could go on, but I won’t persist!) 🙂

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  7. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Love your polka dots…can’t wait to see the front yard…I will be staying tuned!…

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  8. Carolyn says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    I’ll never get tired of looking at your front porch. I have porch envy.

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  9. Diane says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    The red geraniums look great with the black and white! I bet all the other houses on your block are jealous of your cute pots!

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  10. Anne says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Linda,
    LOVE your planted pots.So pretty bright and cherry.As long as you water them they will do fine.We need some rain around here don’t we!
    (((Hugs))))
    Anne

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  11. JOY 2 JOURNEY says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Seriously linda,
    These are so so cute and yes, I think this will give them the confidence to grow big and strong. (Don’t forget to water them!)
    Hugs,
    Bj

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  12. Sheila @SZInteriors says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Love your polkadots… Love your pots! Way more fun space for your geraniums to grow 🙂 I gave some terracotta pots a new life, too, and everytime I see them they make me smile… And so far my geraniums in them are smiling too! Pretty sure it’s their new pretty space 🙂

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  13. Serendipity Refined says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    I love the pots! By-the-by….it’s going to be over 100 here the next couple of days…maybe they need to “vacation” in the shade until the weekend? Or have their saucers filled with water? UPDATE on my yard: My weeds are now up to my knees! Hooray for “re-purposed landscaping!” xo

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  14. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Hello, Linda! My Mom has potted plants on the steps leading up to her front door and I love this look! You’ve taken it a step further with your adorable painted pots.

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  15. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    From personal experience the cuter planters only help you remember to water them for a bout a week or so, after that, good luck to them:)

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  16. Something Nice and Pretty says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Those are so cute! Love them!

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  17. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Too cute!! I totally need to do this with my pots (of which there are MANY)! Love…
    Heidi 🙂

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  18. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    June 28, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Love them, Linda! Pinning.

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  19. County Line Road says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:19 am

    Love the black and white combo!

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  20. The Bold Abode says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:29 am

    Oh, Jooo know I loves deese pots…

    So glad to see them at the Bloggy Olympics Paint Event! They brighten up the place!

    Reply
  21. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Cute pots! They have a Mary Englebreight/Mackenzie Childs feel to them (which is a huge compliment, by the way). Love ’em!

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  22. Anonymous says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:26 am

    Way too cute! I love them and may need some for my home! You are very talented… Ronnell

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  23. Kelly says

    June 30, 2012 at 11:04 am

    If I was a plant, I’d be inspired to live my best life right there in those cute pots.

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  24. Kathie says

    July 1, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Really cute! I need to go paint my pots now! 🙂

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  25. Laurel Stephens says

    July 1, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    I bet that not only do these cute pots make your plants feel like a million bucks, but that they put a smile on the face of every single person who walks by your house. They are adorable.

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  26. DIY Show Off says

    July 6, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    You have such a welcoming front entrance, Linda. So full of charm and warmth. The pots add so much personality! I’m so envious! 😉

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  27. miss flibbertigibbet says

    July 15, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I love those pots! Too cute! Thanks for joining our party!

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  28. Bliss says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:01 am

    Thanks for linking up Lovely Linda.

    ~Bliss~

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  29. Little Miss Maggie says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:41 am

    I love your cheerful pots. I think you still need a heart to heart with your plants though. They like to hear how beautiful they are. It works for me even when I forget to water. Thanks for linking up to Hot Fun in the Summertime.

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  30. Holly @ Bella Nest says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:15 pm

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  31. Holly @ Bella Nest says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Hi, Linda! Thank you for linking up at Hot Fun in the Summertime! You rock! These are too cute! Please stop by Bella Nest and see your feature!

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  32. karen@somewhatquirky says

    July 18, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    You can certainly never go wrong with polka dots! And black and white polka dots are even better!

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