Picket Fences are so charming to me. I have always loved them. Even a run down house has a bit of charm if it has a picket fence. Before we found this house and I was looking online at houses..I saw the cute picket fence this house has and thought, "We need to go look at that one!". I have always been drawn to white picket fences.
I had some picket fence boards from our other house and decided to make a little project to bring some "outside in". I had my husband put the boards together in what I thought was a pleasing design.
Then thinking I would try something different I stained the fence boards before painting them white. My thought here was I could sand down the boards and have the stain show through.
Well, the idea was good. After sanding and sanding I went back to my tried and true favorite way to distress and used the finger method with Rub and Buff as shown here in another post. I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks. My sweet son Wyatt said this morning he doesn't know why I even tried doing it a new way because my way makes so much more sense. Love that kid!
I think it looks great! I am thinking I could wire some small bottles on it and hang flowers--or hang a small banner. I am thinking it has potential!
I need to own stock in Rub N Buff or something--I love the stuff.
Still in love with my sweet little white lilacs---
Just can't get enough of them!
Chantel and I are off to Thrift City to find some treasures!
Thanks for visiting!
28 comments:
Love the picket fence - it is so sweet and you've distressed it perfectly! I have the same little bubble flower vase - so sweet! Hope you have a great weekend,
Kathy
Your fence looks adorable underneath that window. I've never used Rub n Buff, but since you love it so much I'll have to try it next time I do a painting project.
What a pretty little fence. I like how you distressed it. Your Wyatt sounds like my son, haha.
I love your picket fence! I need to steal your idea and find a place to use it. I just bought jars with wire handles from a garden accent store. You are supposed to use candles but I think it would nice on your fence with a little bouquet of flowers. I'll have to try it. ;) J
That little fence is so cute!! I love that vase Grandma Suzy got you!
Your picket fence is so sweet and I really like how you painted and distressed it. I think your idea of of small bottles and flowers on the fence would be charming. We can never have too many flowers in the house!
Oh, sweet lilacs...how very beautiful.
I adore picket fences! It's my dream to live in a charming old cottage surrounded by a garden and a picket fence! Love the one you have created and it's perfectly distressed!
Michelle
The fence is so perfect especially under the window! I have never used rub and buff, but I know it is easier to stick with your tried and true methods!
Carol
Hi Sandy,
I love bringing the outdoors in and your charming picket fence is perfect! Your painting method is wonderful, tried and true :-)
Hugs,
Bella
So lovely! ... thanks for sharing :) Might borrow the idea as hubby liked your pics too. Woohoo lol
Visiting from Feathered Nest Friday
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Can I come too. You two have great finds and fun. Love the idea of the pickets. Love the little faux window above too.
xx
I love how you used your picket fence. Using outdoor decor inside is wonderful. Your cut flowers on the table are beautiful.
Mary Alice
I love picket fences, too. Hanging flowers on it would be so pretty...I'll look for hanging vases when I go to garage sales. The lilacs in our yard haven't even started to blossom yet. Looking forward to finally seeing some sunshine & warmer temps. this weekend...that should help them blossom.
Good job! I love your picket fence. Have you ever seen the headboards that you can make with them? I saw a picture in a magazine years ago.
~Clara
Really cute - these fences make me have the feeling of comfort and relaxation!
CUTE project! That's what I think...if it's not broken, don't fix it!
Rene'
I think it's so sweet that a picket fence drew you to your home.
such a cute project, sandy! pretty flowers, too! have a great weekend!
So Pretty. I've got to try Rub N Buf. Where do you buy it?
Such pretty vignettes and I love the picket fence ~ it is charming!
I love this so much Sandy, can I borrow this idea for my shop?
Sandy,
I love this idea.You found the perfect spot for it.I too have a fondness for picket fences.
Anne
Love your darling picket fence and those white lilacs!! My white lilac bloomed for the first time this year- only 1/2 dozen bunches but I was so excited to finally see some loveliness on the bush after 7 years!
Hi Sandy,
I too am charmed by a great picket fence or a beat up rustic iron one :)
Its all so beautiful over here all in white and Tiffany!
Thank you for your beautiful visit to my place leaving a comment that encourages what I love doing, creating all things with passion.
Have a beautiful Sunday
Blessings
xx
~Dore
Oh I love this...great job!
This turned out beautiful! I love that the pickets are different sizes!
A fence is used for the same purpose a wall though: security.
White Picket Fence
ombolan burung pipit sedang asyik bermain-main di pagar pembatas ruko dengan sungai di sampingnya. Kuamati, mereka seperti cyclone fence
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