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Friday, June 7, 2013

Gulf Front Dining...Thrifty Style

Here on the gulf coast, we all love outside dining, and with a view like I have here, can you blame us? While I am spending time at my beach front condo, 90% of my meals are right here, on my balcony. I was in need of a new dining set, so when I got these three FREE pieces, I knew just where they were going. The salt air does a number on our outdoor furniture ( and I hate plastic furniture), so I thought I would try some wood furniture. If, these pieces don't hold up well, then I have lost nothing but just a few hours of painting time. Okay ladies, I know the pics are kinda plain, with no tablescape and fluffing, but when your sweet hubs delivers the furniture for you, this is what you get. I have so many furniture projects going on around here, so when a project gets finished, out of here, it goes! Next week, when I am there, I will then do some styling. So, until then, this is it! Hope you all have a fun summer weekend! Our weekend plans include two days of celebrating a friends wedding, we are all so very excited for her.
                                                      Blessings,
                                                         Linda

                          NIFTY THRIFTY GULF FRONT DINING!!!
 
See why I LOVE my view!!!!

                                       A tad bit shabby and dirty too!



These chairs were awful...dirty and
a poor paint job.
 
Then I got my hands on them, and here they are...all
cute and "COASTAL"!!!
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30 comments:

  1. Chelsea @ Married Filing JointlyJune 6, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Love this! Where did you find it for free?

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  2. elizabethJune 6, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I love the gulf shores so much. Haven't vacationed there in over ten years...we need to go again!

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  3. Linda@Coastal CharmJune 6, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Chelsea,
    Someone gave them to us...they were going to the curb.

    Linda

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  4. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 6, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Darling! Love the starfish!

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  5. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 6, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Linda, your new set fit your balcony just perfectly!
    I am sooooo jealous ( in the best way) that you live right on the beach!!! How wonderful!!! I love the sound of the waves. I hope you can clean up the chairs without destroying those darling starfish.

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  6. Victoria's Vintage DesignsJune 6, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Great job, love them!!

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  7. LindaJune 6, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Great view and I love the transformation of your table and chairs! I'm working on a bathroom cabinet right now!

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  8. The Fancy ShackJune 6, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    You did a great job! I love the accent you added on the seat. Oh how beautiful that view is, love, love, love the ocean and beach! Have a great weekend!
    Kimberlee

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  9. Leslie Anne TarabellaJune 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Starfish - my favorite!

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  10. margyaniJune 6, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Love what you did to the table. Will you teach us how?

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  11. katecreativesalvageJune 6, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Linda:

    This is beautiful, very coastal living. Where is this? its so pretty, love the view.

    Martha

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  12. Linda @ A La CarteJune 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    So cute! I love the look of the table also! I love wood furniture! Thanks for linking with TTF this week!

    hugs,
    Linda

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  13. Linda@Coastal CharmJune 6, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Martha,
    This is Gulf Shores, Alabama.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  14. Our Hopeful HomeJune 6, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Those starfish really make the arrangement, great job! They're a perfect fit for your perfect view!

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  15. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 6, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Perfect, Linda! A charming little seating area...and free is good!

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  16. sandrynkaJune 7, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    OMG!!! what a view, i'm so delighted!!!

    kisses from Poland!

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  17. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJune 7, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Gorgeous view that I know and love. We love the Emerald Coast and try to spend time each year there. It's unmatched beauty.

    Your table and chairs are adorable and perfect.

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  18. LoriJune 7, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Very cute and coastal. We will be there first week of September!

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  19. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Great find and more than great view.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  20. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I love those pieces... and I LOVE that view!!!! I want to come visit!!! LOL!

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  21. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    looks fabulous!! I love the view!!

    Kathy

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  22. Liz @ Quirky VistasJune 7, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    That set is perfect for your gulf view spot. I need to find two wood chairs myself for a little round table I found. Nice score! Love the view!
    Liz

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  23. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 7, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    What an awesome view you have, I'd be eating every meal out there. I love the transformation and the starfish on the chairs is such a clever idea.

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  24. AnneJune 8, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    What a lovely set! Love that sweet star fish!
    xx
    Anne

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  25. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJune 9, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    That's all you need... enjoy the breezes!

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  26. Art and SandJune 9, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Love your beachy chairs. I see a paint project coming on for me.

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  27. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 10, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    So pretty and your view~ amazing!!

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  28. ThrifterSistersJune 10, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    There is no better price than free!

    Erica

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  29. Patty RumakerJune 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Very Cute! I just went to Galveston TX for the first time and I just wrote a post on it - on my blog and I couldn't help but compare it to Gulf Shores, ALabama. I sure do miss Gulf Shores! Beautiful beach in every way.
    Thanks, Patty

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  30. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥June 14, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    Absolutely Fabulous and the view...PRICELESS!!!! hugs...TFS

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