Monday, March 9, 2015

Colanders and Clovers {Farmhouse Porch Style}

When I came across these adorable spring color colanders (that were on sale!), I knew I wanted to use them as planters. I had just seen colanders used as hanging planters in the April issue of Country Living magazine, so they were fresh on my mind.


It's the simple, country feel that repurposed every-day items provide. 



I chose to fill the colanders with clovers (shamrocks), since St. Patrick's Day is next week. Shamrock plants are available at most grocery stores this time of year. I tucked in some Spanish moss, gave the plants a good watering and called it a day. :)



I'm so glad you stopped by! 
Wishing you a four-leaf clover kind of day...




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  1. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 9, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Your planters are very sweet - I love the bright colors! Such a fun idea! xo Karen

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    1. Little FarmsteadMarch 9, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      Thanks Karen! I love the pop of color for spring too. :)

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  2. chateau chicMarch 9, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I'm thinking of all the vintage colanders I've sold...hmmm...
    Mary Alice

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    1. Little FarmsteadMarch 9, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      I bet you could have a whole porch or garden full! ;)

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  3. Karen @ karensuponthehillMarch 9, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Julie, these are so cute! I can't wait until it's warm enough to do this!
    I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About link party!
    Have a great day!
    Karen

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    1. Little FarmsteadMarch 9, 2015 at 1:10 PM

      Thank you Karen! Just joined...

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    2. Karen @ karensuponthehillMarch 15, 2015 at 5:11 AM

      Thanks so much for linking up! I look forward to seeing you this week!

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  4. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaMarch 9, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I have an aqua colander like yours. What a great idea!! I will do it for my front porch when the snow clears
    :-)

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  5. Art and SandMarch 9, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    What a cute idea! I must hunt up some colanders.

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    1. Little FarmsteadMarch 10, 2015 at 9:59 AM

      Thank you! How is your hand healing? Well, I hope!

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  6. Cindy LouMarch 10, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Cute idea! Love it Julie!

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  7. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Your planters are such a cute idea...can´t wait until spring finally arrives.Have a wonderful week.
    Hugs
    Caroline

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    1. Little FarmsteadMarch 10, 2015 at 6:08 PM

      Thanks Caroline - I hope it arrives soon for you! :) So glad you stopped by. ~julie

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  8. Anne's Attic - DesignMarch 10, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Julie I love the colanders! I have one that I never use I'll have to try it. hugs, Jo

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    1. Little FarmsteadMarch 10, 2015 at 6:09 PM

      We love that country charm, don't we?! :) Take care Jo!

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  9. KellyMarch 11, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    What a cute idea to use those colanders as planters! I like that they're in pretty pastel colors too. I hope that the shamrocks will bring you good luck too. Thanks for linking up to Share Your Style tonight!

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  10. SarahMarch 15, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Cute! You are the second blog that featured using colanders as a planter. I've done it in the past, but think I need to pull out some colanders and plant something for spring. Thanks for the inspiration!

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