Entryways can quickly get neglected...I know ours did this year! I don't have a "before" picture but our planter's and lights were faded from the sun and elements. So I set out to spruce things up around here with simple spray paint, and ferns!
This light below was gray and faded. I spruced her up with Rustoleum's hammered metal spray paint. Now she looks brand new...such an improvement!
I love flanking entryways with ferns! I purchased these plant stands from The Home Depot for under $20 and are the perfect solution for giving simple ferns and other potted plants more heighth and presence.
And these plant stands are a great inexpensive alternative to taller urns which can easily start at $75 and up!
I also used ferns this year on our deck and screened porch area. I just love these charming, low maintenance and shade loving plants! And at $12 each, they offer a big focal point for not a lot of money...love that!
Okay, I'm sharing my FERN LOVE with these fabulous days...
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25 comments:
Your entryway looks so inviting..simply elegant and I love it. Never thought about using ferns. Great idea!
Hugs
SueAnn
Beautiful, Jane! I love your screened porch. We just took down our front door lights to repaint. We get full sun and they took a real beating. The ferns look great, but I think they'd dry out in a matter of hours flanking my front door! So I'll enjoy yours.
Great deck! Love the entry, looks so inviting.
~Dawn
www.bitsywhimsy.blogspot.com
Looks great! I love the ferns, so simple and easy!
Didn't know ferns liked shade. My porch is completely shady so maybe they would work there :)
Jane they are beautiful and make the entry pop against those black doors! I love your screened porch & deck too. SO pretty!
I love the ferns and those plant stands are awesome!
looks beautiful!!! I kill everything! ha!
Your entry way is gorgeous! I have those plant stands but didn't use now I am inspired to copy yours. Thanks for that. Happy Monday!
Just cutie
I love ferns...they are so pretty! You did a great job sprucing up.
I hate to ask a "dumb" question here on my very first post... but did you remove the door to spray paint it? It looks great. I have a metal backdoor but we always used a brush.
Thanks!
Karen
Ladybug Creek
Lovin' those ferns...can't go wrong with them!
Blessings,
Linda
Beautiful sprucing up! I love your new blog header/design.
Using ferns is a wonderful way to transform an area inexpensively. Their lush foliage is so inviting.
The Yankee found a pair of porch lights at a thrift store for six dollars. With a coat of Rust-Oleum, they look brand new. They now reside next to our front door.
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Your entry ways are beautiful. I love ferns too, but buy Kimberly Queens. They don't mind some sun as much as the regular ferns. Have you ever tried them?
Dropping by from Met Monday; 18ft Island Kitchen.
Allison
Atticmag
I love ferns! You did a great job!!!
Bonnie
This is a truly wonderful transformation. So creative and clever!
Great job Jane!!
Your ferns are gorgeous and I love the plant stands! Such a lovely entrance to your home.
Jane, I had my ferns outside my door earlier in the season, but was getting too much sun. They are now thriving in the shade of my back patio. I agree with another poster that the Kimberly ferns do much better in the sun. And I need all the help I can get using the right plant, because this girl's thumb is brown!! LOL
I had planned to use oil rubbed bronze on my fixtures, but I might have to check out this hammered look. Thanks for the tip.
:-) Sue
Love the ferns! I need some!
The ferns look fantastic! Are they easy to keep alive? Did you get those at HD too?
I am also a fern freak! I'd have every kind in extra large size if I could! Love your ferns in urns, I am so jealous. You always have such great posts.
Love the ferns! I seem to pick a few more up any time I apss them in the store. Your entryways look fabulous! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase! I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Love the look! Im doing this! Thanks!
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