Summer Back Deck Tour
by
Nicki Parrish @ Sweet Parrish Place
(IC: blogger)
Hey friends! I am excited today to bring you the first part of my Summer Deck Tour, the top tier of our back deck! We also have a bottom level, which I will be sharing soon as well.
Three summers ago, I painted the checkerboard pattern on this top deck, and it was the best decision! Last summer I gave the paint a refresh, and plan on doing that every couple of years to keep it fresh. Right now, it is looking a little distressed from the hard winter we had, but that is just fine with me, I like the way it looks this way too!
We bought this cafe table two years ago, and it is a nice place to sit and have a drink or dinner for two.
My husband snagged this black wrought iron tiered planter from a neighbor who had sat it out for the garbage, and I had big plans to do a different herb on each tier. Only after I had them all planted in pots did I realize that the pots would not fit through the metal posts, so I improvised by putting two of my planted herbs on the floor next to the tiered planter and getting some skinny pots that would fit and planting flowers in them. I planted basil, oregano, and cilantro, and it has been fun to just clip some and use it for cooking.
I love this rustic little corner of our top deck. The black tiered planter and the little wooden spool I am using as a side table were rummage and yard sale finds. You can see more pictures of the top back deck by clicking the link to my blog!
Enjoyed the project?
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published July 30th, 2016 11:22 AM
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?