This has been the spring for outdoor fun (and work) around here. Duluth Trading Company sent me some clothes to try out and I have been giving them a work out! But first lets talk about my DIY Container Garden Stand. I love this project y’all and I am well on my way to a great container garden on my deck. So far I have worked on selecting the right planters and making some garden markers. I wanted a stand to put my container garden on when complete. Something to lift it up off of the porch. The fabulous hubby designed and built this great stand.
Yes that is out of metal in case you were wondering. He actually built and welded up my garden stand. I don’t have to worry about that one rotting! It is nice to have a hubby that can weld sometimes. Just in case you would like to build you own stand I drew up a very crude drawing below (no laughter). We used 1/4″ metal to build our stand. I think you could modify these plans slightly to make a wood stand if you wanted.
At the beginning of this post, I was talking about all the work I have done outside this spring. Then I talk about hubby making the plant stand. But someone had to take that plant stand from this….
To that gorgeous beauty below!
I used a good quality gray metal primer on all surfaces then Rustoleum Blue Lagoon on all surfaces. I love that color. I used Patio Paint from DecoArt with a stencil for the details. The color combination is just perfect.
We then hauled the finished product up onto the porch. Allow spray paint to dry for several days before sitting anything on it. You will save yourself lots of screaming when your paint job messes up.
For now, lets get some really great shots in of me that my 8 year old photographer snapped while I was working in the front yard. You need evidence that I tested these work clothes right?
The pants actually convert to capris with a few snaps and I love the quick dry fabric. But the best part is all of the pockets. A girl has to have a place to put her work gloves.
All of the clothes at Duluth Trading Company are field tested by real people. They take the suggestions and make awesome clothes that WORK for you.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
The stand turned out adorable great job!!
I would purchase a cap, probably the Sun Tripper or Mesh Baseball:)
I would purchase a cap, probably the Sun Tripper or Mesh Baseball:)
hats…love hats!
I would get the Women’s Three Dog Fleece 1/2 Zip in black
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I’d get myself some nice work gloves!
Random but I would get the zip top travel tote in red! It would be so handy when we go hiking for the day:)
My hubby is a welder, so he will totally dig your garden stand!! Can’t wait to show him!
what a pretty plant stand. Now if only I could garden. Maybe i could make one and have it be mini bleachers for my kiddos! lol.
I like the underwear!
Love this bag – http://women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-accessories/58801.aspx
I’m totally on the same wavelength with the long shirt, girl! Can’t have none of that over here!
I love your plant stand! It’s so much fun!
So jealous! I was crossing my fingers for this campaign. Your stand turned out beautifully, and you look absolutely adorable in your hat and shirt! Well done, Angie!
Jenn
The Plain Sun Shirt in Poppy! http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/sun-shirt-womens-armachillo-plaid-shirt-53227.aspx
Oops! That should have read “Plaid”, not “plain”.
Definitely need a new sun hat!
Definitely need a new sun hat!
I’ll be getting a comfy, cozy shirt for me.
Love the plant stand! Nice job!
Oh, and IF I win, I would order the quick dry pants….those look awesome!