2013 Summer List (Potting Bench/Outdoor Buffet)

It’s become a tradition.  For the past three years we’ve made a summer list.  It’s been a great way to kick off the summer!  
Our Fifth House - 2013 summer list and potting bench
summer list & potting bench

We’ve already started growing a garden, and I have plans to lay by the pool by myself this week before the kids get out of school this Friday!  One last moment of peace before the summer craziness hits!

This work bench turned potting bench doubles as an outdoor buffet for summer get-togethers, so I always have fun sprucing it up for the season.  I spray painted a birdhouse from Michaels with my favorite gold paint and slapped some chalkboard paint on a couple of terracotta pots.   
Our Fifth House - chalkboard painted terracotta pots

Our Fifth House - potting bench

I’m so ready for the relaxed schedule that summer brings!

Our Fifth House - Potting Bench

Are you ready for summer?  Do you make a summer list?  Take a look at our 2012 list here.  See how I turned a couple of cabinet doors into shutters here.

Don’t forget about the Outdoor Decorating Party tomorrow!  Be sure to link up your outdoor decorating ideas and projects!  Can’t wait to see!

You can check out the plants and flowers party right here!


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  • Love the whole thing, especially the list. Sometimes August hits and I say to my husband, "we haven't even hit a farmer's market yet this year," and this is a great way to remind yourself of everything you want to do- that's what summer is all about! Plus it all looks great!

  • That is the CUTEST summer list EVER! I love how you have it written on shutters? in chalk! I always make a summer list for MYSELF (or as a couple), too! And, one as a family! I guess I am stingy in that way! heheh! I just stole some of your ideas!!

  • I have a nearly identical work table sitting in our garage that I ALWAYS want to bring out and do more with….I always think about using it as a potting bench, but now I think maybe I should use it as a buffet and make it work double duty to store our wood!!! …..hmmm…. Love that you shared this. Will have to pin it and remember…

  • Chalkboard paint on those planters, so fun! What a great idea, I may just have to give that a try with the kiddos. They could personalize their own plants, maybe they will get them exited about planting this year, great job on the potting bench, looks fantastic!

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