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Aug 2, 2009

Creating a Planter from a Chair... Welcome to the 29th Metamorphosis Monday!


(If pics appear cut off on the right side, try setting your computer to it's highest resolution. Music is only a click away....playlist is located at the bottom.)



I don't have a before pic of this chair I found recently at A Classy Flea, but I was told the seat was in very bad condition and was not salvageable. So...what to do?

Turn it into a lovely planter! :-)


The seller at A Classy Flea, attached a square wire planter container to the chair. I'm sorry, but I've forgotten where she said she found the planter...seems like it was Garden Ridge. Maybe she'll see this post and leave a comment telling us where for sure. :-)


Took a couple of underneath pics so you can see how it's attached to the chair...


Pardon the cobwebs...anything that sits on my front porch for longer than 1 minute, will soon have a cobweb built somewhere! :-)


It looks like it was meant to hold pretty flowers with this floral tile back...


Don't you just love the colors and the design?


I'm was thinking of using it on the front porch...surrounded by large pots of impatiens and ivy...not quite sure where it will end up just yet. It may be a bit too casual for the front porch. Thanks for coming by for this metamorphosis...now let's go see what changes everyone else has been up to this week! :-)


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75 Comments:

At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Dawn said...

Wow! Am I really the first one to tell you how absolutely awesome this chair is?

That was a great idea to turn it into a planter! I love it!!!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Tamara Jansen said...

I LOVE that chair planter! We've done MINI versions of an adirondak chair at the greenhouse before. I should make a post about it :)

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Signing Out said...

I love this! I saw a small wicker chair at a yard sale recently and was considering buying it make into a planter. Now, I wish I hadn't left it behind.

Jane

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Deanna said...

Susan, your chair is darling!
I so enjoy your blog and am participating in Met Monday for the first time!!! Am excited about this.
You are so very clever,
d

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger bj said...

Oh, yes...I've seen this done before and you sure did it up right. It is AWESOME!
Thanks for hosting this fun day, Susan.
xo bj

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Anonymous Maya@Completely Coastal said...

This is so great. I have just recently seen it somewhere for the first time and thought it was genius.

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Gwen said...

That chair is beautiful like that, but part of me still wishing that you could sit on it:)

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Glenda/MidSouth said...

I really like that chair - don't think I have ever seen one like it before. I joined in this week and looking forward to joining in in the future also. Thanks for hosting this event.
Glenda

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Michelle said...

I saw this in a magazine once, and I loved the idea. Yours looks great. Thanks for showing us how it was attatched. The trailing vines make it look so pretty.

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger squawmama said...

Love what you did with this chair... How unique! It is just so darn cute now...

(((HUGS)))
Donna

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Anonymous Joan@anythinggoeshere said...

Very cute. Thanks for being our hostess for another fun Monday.

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Kammy said...

I love it - I have seen chair planters before but, never with the cool tile work - looks great !
HUgs ~ Kammy

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Anny said...

That tile really makes the piece, its so lovely!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger blushing rose said...

I love everything about this chair, now. Lovely recreation. TTFN~ Marydon

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger The Bloom Girls said...

Hi Susan,
Your chair is darling and very clever.
Hope you are having a super summer!
Nola

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

What a darling addition to your front porch!!! Love it!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

What a darling addition to your front porch!!! Love it!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Unknown said...

What a great idea!! Love it!!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Julie said...

Wow I love the chair, the tile is wonderful. You will have to show us where you end up putting it. Please do stop over at my blog for some coffee and pie. Julie

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Michelle said...

Darling potted chair and I love the tile back! I have a similar one but with a round hole that fits one of my large pots. My handyman had quite a time cutting that round hole!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger susan said...

"Repurposing" has become a sport! Love it, especially the tile! I'm sure you have lots of wonderful places to put this. Show us when it finds its permanent home!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love that chair idea how creative cobwebs & all!

I am fairly new here & am not to sure if my participating will be ok cause I am not all together sure what it is, I am hoping it's for showing some good finds that I purchased over the weekend? I don't know but i'm adding my link anyway!

I am anxious to go and visit everyone else's.

Blessings,

Linda

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh i'm sorry u may want to take my link off as I realize now it's for after you have done whatever ... I am still a work in progress...again I am truly sorry.

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Sandi (Meme) said...

I've seen those made before, but never did go ahead and do it. Your's is lovely, you have such good taste - I can't imagine anything you do turning out bad! Have a wonderful week.

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

I love your chair/planter. So cute!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Martha said...

How clever -- what a great use for a great old unusable chair.

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Eileen said...

Such a nice idea! And it makes for a very pretty welcome to anyone entering your home!

All the best,
Eileen

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Tammy518 said...

That is so cool, Susan! I love the tile back. I'm LOL about the cobwebs because our porch is exactly the same way.

Have a great week!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Terry said...

That is a really unusual chair. Recaining it could cost a bundlet but replanting it - I mean - howo often do you get to say you are replanting a chair?

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Barbara said...

How darling.....guess you could use any old chair. My dogs would try to sit on it,

Barbara

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger xinex said...

The chair looks very nice, Susan, and it looks great there. I love the tile backing of it...Christine

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger BrittanyMarie said...

Like everyone else said, I really like that chair. Makes me want to do one, but I don't think mine would look as good. :-)

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Bama Belle said...

Love the chair! How beautiful that is! This is my first Met Monday, of course you know I am always here on TT! Excited to participate

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger Kathleen said...

I have done it with old wicker chairs on their last legs..but I love the stained glass back...looks great!

 
At Sunday, August 02, 2009 , Blogger {oc cottage} said...

Oh my gosh! I LOVE it!!!

m ^..^

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Melissa said...

Susan~ what vision you had for that chair~I can't believe what you turned it into! Just beautiful~

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger The Gathering Place said...

You have a beautiful house and I especially love the porch!
JoAnn

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Claudia said...

Im not able to particpate with the met today -- just doing a mosaic-- but wanted to stop by and say what a great idea this is!!

Spiders, i am told are good luck charms :)

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger ImagineCozy said...

What a great idea. I have a few chairs like that, now all I need is a great porch to put them on.

Love your blog,thank you for hosting.

Angela

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

oh I love it!!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Unknown said...

Susan, such clever idea. Love the focal on the back of the chair. Love the plants, great transformation.

Thanks for hosting!

Tina

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Rhondi said...

Hi Susan
I was posting about some renovations in my kitchen so I thought I'd link up with you today. The chair looks great. I have wanted to do that but was never quite sure what to plant in so thanks for the idea.
Rhondi

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Anonymous Christi @ A Southern Life said...

I love it when you can salvage a pretty chair and make it useful. Yours is fantastic!

Christi

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Decor To Adore said...

Now that is what I would call a "sweet seat"!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger My Shabby Rose Cottage said...

Cute chair. A bit diffferent from the ones I make...very posh! I have made these for years with old chairs and place door screen in the bottom...I am actually in the process of making more this week..I'll have to take photos and perhaps add instructions to the process. I would add bird houses and all sorts of gardening items to the chairs. They are real cute stuck in a garden bed.

Thanks for hosting once again! Warm Hugs...Linda

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Sarah said...

Susan, how clever! This is a great idea and wonderful way to use this chair. And thanks for linking to my first post. It's fun to see it published!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Melany @ Project Anthologies said...

Oh - clever indeed! I love it. gosh - I have GOT to start some sort of file system of ideas that people share. I plan to redo my patio in the spring... and this would be so cute! Anyway - thanks for sharing and I'm so excited to participate again - it's been awhile!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Roeshel said...

Great idea! I love the tile too. So pretty!
Roeshel

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

As usual, you have added your own lovely mark to this chair. Cobwebs are good. It's real life. With me it is cobwebs and price tags.

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Brenda Pruitt said...

I don't think it's too casual. But then I haven't seen your entire front porch. Or if I have, I've forgotten. It's sort of a "classy" chair. I love this idea. I've been hoping to run across a chair in bad enough shape that I won't mind planting flowers in it. Really says "welcome" on a porch!
Brenda

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Ashley @ AshleysBusy said...

This is such a great idea for all those chairs we come across!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Pinky said...

I love your planter chair and the tile back is beautiful, really makes it special! I like it on your front porch for summer, it is just the right amount of casualness for summer....IMHO!!!!LOL! Now I'm off to see the rest of the mets! Hugs, Pinky

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger santamaker said...

Love it! I've been hanging on to an old wooden chair for a couple of years now, because I've been planning to use it as a planter. Thanks for reminding me! Love the design on the back of yours. Could definitely see it on your deck!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Tricia said...

Such a clever idea- I love how it turned out!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a great idea and a great find! You're so lucky to have a few months of summer remaining ahead of you to enjoy your pretty planter!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Yellow Rose Arbor said...

I'm excited to be participating in your MM for the first time!

Love your planter chair!

Katherine

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger The Stylish House said...

susan,
The back of the chair is so interesting and what a great solution and easy fix for the broken cane seat!
Cathy

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am going to look for a chair now and do the same thing. Thanks so much for sharing.

Willow

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Melissa Miller said...

How adorable Susan! You are so creative.

I'm having my B-day giveaway if you would like to stop by you're always welcome! :)

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Love how you repurposed that chair Susan...very clever! Thansk for being our gracious hostess again this week...it's always fun!

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Margaret's Ramblings said...

I recently saw something similar in a magazine while waiting at the doctors. Should I mention I carefully removed the few pages and brought it home. Now inspired by your success i just have to find the right chair.

Margaret

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Marina Capano said...

I LOVE that chair planter!
just beautiful post!

xoxo

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

Living in the city we often find chairs by the curbside which make perfect planters! I love this idea.

 
At Monday, August 03, 2009 , Blogger Orphaned Decor said...

Great finds and great idea! I am excited to add my metamorphasis. I really love the planter chair. I have one that I have been wanting to do...Maybe that will be my project this week. Thanks for sharing and for hosting!! Leslie

 
At Tuesday, August 04, 2009 , Blogger cotedetexas said...

thats adorable! are you do the live writer all the time now? do you like it?

 
At Tuesday, August 04, 2009 , Blogger Shaam said...

That is so neat! I love the tile! It totally looks like it was meant to be a planter :)

All the best,
Allison

 
At Tuesday, August 04, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

So lovely, Susan! Lovin' that floral tile, swoon!

 
At Tuesday, August 04, 2009 , Blogger Julio Muao said...

Hi Susan!

What a terrific re-purpose project. I love the idea. I have an old Windsor chair that would be the perfect candidate for a planter. I'll have to run with this idea. Thank you so much for inviting me to this fun weekly event. I am looking forward to sharing my project next week.
xoxo
Julio

 
At Tuesday, August 04, 2009 , Anonymous Edward said...

What a wonderful idea. It would be a great accessory to have outdoors or indoors. One could even leave it to age naturally and gradually rot into the ground.

 
At Tuesday, August 04, 2009 , Blogger Scrappy Girl said...

Your blog is always so full of eye candy...it is a joy to visit.

I am having a giveaway to celebrate 500 posts.

 
At Tuesday, August 04, 2009 , Blogger Courtney @ One Fine Wire said...

I love it!! What a cool idea, I'm impressed!!

 
At Wednesday, August 05, 2009 , Blogger Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

How creative is that? Love the idea, and I love that the tile in the back of the chair. So cute. laurie

 
At Wednesday, August 05, 2009 , Blogger Little Lovables said...

I'm a couple of days late, but I finally linked! I can't wait to check everyone's out and do this again in the future :)

 
At Saturday, August 08, 2009 , Blogger Joan said...

great way to use an old commode chair.

 
At Tuesday, August 02, 2011 , Blogger Kirsten @ Mushki Loves said...

Thank you for hosting! I LOVE your chair planter!

 

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