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:

Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly said...

Love this! Where did you find it for free?

elizabeth said...

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

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

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

Linda

Korrie@RedHenHome said...

Darling! Love the starfish!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

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.

Victoria's Vintage Designs said...

Great job, love them!!

Linda said...

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

The Fancy Shack said...

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

Leslie Anne Tarabella said...

Starfish - my favorite!

margyani said...

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

katecreativesalvage said...

Linda:

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

Martha

Linda @ A La Carte said...

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

hugs,
Linda

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Martha,
This is Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Blessings,
Linda

Our Hopeful Home said...

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

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

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

sandrynka said...

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

kisses from Poland!

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

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.

Lori said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

looks fabulous!! I love the view!!

Kathy

Liz @ Quirky Vistas said...

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

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

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.

Anne said...

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

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

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

Art and Sand said...

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

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

So pretty and your view~ amazing!!

ThrifterSisters said...

There is no better price than free!

Erica

Patty Rumaker said...

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

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

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

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