Vintage Cottage Weekend on the Patriotic Back Porch

Hi Friends, Happy Sunday. I think most of you know by now, and after 13 years, that I'm not the type of blogger that's into big reveals, major projects and complicated DIYs. I consider you all friends and I'm just looking to share my interests, little decor things that excite me, and my daily life. When I find something I love and enjoy I want to share it with you all. 

Well, next week I'm fortunate to be part of a Hop where we're sharing our galvanized tin pieces and how we use them in our vintage decorating. I had so much fun putting that little display together that I couldn't wait and wanted to share a few pics of the process with you. 

I wanted to take it outside on the back porch and put together a fun display with some old vintage flags. I have several galvanized items, but I thought bringing some of the old watering cans together for a patriotic gathering would look seasonally appropriate. Styling a group of vintage and antique pieces is always my idea of the best decorating fun.  

(this is a pic from about 11 years ago on our deck at the first blog house)

Since I had a post last week with the potting bench, I thought I'd set up on the old garden table made out of an antique sewing machine base and an old furnace grate. (above pic) It's perfect for the back porch as I don't have to worry about it rotting. It's basically indestructible and absolutely one of my favorite most chippy awesome garden pieces. 

Here's my old metal framed wicker chair out back 

with an olive bucket and vintage memorial flags.

...and a vintage locker basket with vintage watering can and garden pots.

I brought out my "churn dash" red and white quilt 

and one of my ticking flag pillows for the old garden bench.

A piece of decorative tin ceiling tile...

 Not sure what kind of carrier this is;

possibly a milk bottle carrier.

Have a great rest of the weekend,

and enjoy the small things in life!