Wooden Planter Boxes

Remember when I told you that I had a project for my husband? Ta-Da!! He whipped this up for me on Sunday. I stained it and it took two days sitting outside to be able to finally bring it in the house. I found the directions and the tutorial on Shanty 2 Chic. She made hers 4 feet long and I thought that was too big for my table so I had my husband make two planters out of it so I have two 2 ft ones. I used everything else she did, I used the upholstery nails which gives it such a nice look.

I had some old barn wood that I have been hoarding saving. I thought about making them out of that but decided I would try it with new pine. I didn't even beat them up to make them look old. I wanted to add the flowers that she has in her post but decided, I would use canning jars since I love canning jars.

I only had silk sunflowers, I can't remember where I put my spring flowers but you know how much I like sunflowers best so this looks okay. I was rummaging around in my cupboards trying to find enough jars to put in the box and I ran across this.

I had made that back in the summer and I was so sick of it when I finished it and today when I ran across it stuck away, I thought it was cute so I put it out. I am always glad when I can shop my house. It helps winter doldrums so much. I always like to play house early in the morning, just after my husband leaves for work. Today my son was up getting ready to go to school, and you know I do things they don't see, like get up on my washer and dryer to get in those cupboard or stand on the top of my car to get in the cupboards in the garage. He had a really concerned look on his face as he asked, " Mom, are you sure I can't do that for you?"
It just made me laugh because you know he is 18 soon to be 19 and I am ancient and should be in a rocking chair. :)
I just wanted to share with you the great work my husband does and always puts up with my hair brained schemes. I hope you day is off to a great start!
~Kim~