The bedroom is pretty much done.
I know, can you believe it? I can’t. I did it. And I will even have a few days to spare before my family arrives from out of town. I pinky swear I’ll show you the {nearly} finished project on Friday. I just want to get a few things prettied up in there, and the guest room {aka temporary tool shed} cleaned up before I take you on a tour.
In the meantime I’m looking ahead to my next project{s}. Now that the weather has warmed up a bit I’ll be taking this project train outdoors. Coming up first…window boxes.
I’ve spent time combing the Internet for DIY window boxes and good things to plant in them. Here’s what I found.
Let’s start with one from one of my favorite sites: This Old House {fitting, right?} I love that this is a salvaged project. They used vintage base trim…but it could easily be created with new trim from the hardware store.
This next one is from Lowe’s. I love the texture on the front…and that it’s classified as an “beginner” project. Video instructions don’t hurt either.
Isn’t this box from How Does She just scream fresh and clean? Better yet, she made two of these bad boys in 30 minutes! Best yet, each one cost less than $5!
I showed you these dresser drawer planters a while back when I did a round up of things to do with dresser drawers. Kammy’s Korner did a great job!
I love this last one from Just So Lovely. It’s simple and so pretty. The tutorial here also goes into detail on hanging the box…which is helpful!
Speaking of hanging your boxes, take a peek at this step-by-step guide for putting your beautiful box on display.
Apartment Therapy has a great list of 10 low maintenance window box plants. Drought resistant, shade lovers, sun lovers, they are all there.
Even more exciting is this planting guide from Better Homes. They’ve laid 17 planting recipes for your new window containers.
Lastly, the Impatient Gardener gives a great list of tips and tricks for planting the perfect window garden.
Here’s the thing. Googling and Pinning are one thing…but building and planting are a different creature. I’ll keep you posted on how things go. Because if I can do it, so can you. Be sure to come back tomorrow. I scored some free pallets for a couple projects and I’ll be tipping you off on how I did it!
Amy
