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Fun Florence Porch Bench

April 17, 2013 by Cassie 46 Comments

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Sometimes the farmer’s wife at the barn where I sell has pieces she has found that she asks if we are interested in purchasing.  When I was there setting up Monday, I found this cute little bench.  OK, so it wasn’t so cute to start with….

It was a little rough and worn, but I was up to the task!

That day I had also delivered two chalkboards I made out of antique frames to a friend.  I had asked her if she would just trade me for paint, so I came home with 2 full cans of paint, and I told her to surprise me with a fun sample size.  She gave me Annie Sloan’s Florence, which I had not yet used even though  it’s such a fun and “me” color.  I thought this bench would be perfect for a fun pop.

First, I got dressed in my painting clothes.  I looked in the mirror and thought to msyelf, “Damn, girl, you need to start a fashion blog, because this look is HOT!’  See what I mean?

I know what you are thinking… Where can I get those ripped up, paint splattered jeans?  Let me tell you, they just take time and love and hard work, and then you can have a pair of your very own.

OK, back to the bench.

I gave it just one coat of paint, distressed it with 160 grit sandpaper all over, especially on the edges, and waxed it with Annie Sloan clear wax.  I allowed the wax to dry and gave it an all over buffing.  I took it to the porch to stage it for pictures and that is where the magic happened.  Also know as zero profit margin.  Or taking a loss.  Economics, my friends.  (And I struggled through that class, no surprise!)  It looked too perfect on the porch and will be staying there.  For now.

Here it is…

And that adorable pillow is from the adorable etsy shop, Drop Cloth Designs.

Here’s a shot to give you perspective.  The front door is just to the right, where you see the piddly light that needs to be replaced one day.

And let’s check out the details…

Here is where it was staged originally for my pictures.  I wanted to still share this picture as it shows the side view best.

I like it.  I will love it and squeeze it and call it Benchy.  At least until Benchy’s novelty wears off.

Do you want to see something else cool?  Of course you do.
Check out this brick that is on our porch made of marble with the original owners last name engraved (FYI, the photo is not cut off, but the brick is built into the right corner of the house)….

I am thinking we should change our last name.  I don’t think Bustamante will fit on a white marble brick.

Happy Wednesday!

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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:27 am

    hi Cassie- I think Florence is a stunning colour although I havent seen it in real life. your bench looks great. that’s the good thing about selling furniture – you can always turn things over in your house.
    have a good day (i’m off to the pub with girlfriends if phil ever gets home from work -830pm here already!)
    Fiona xx

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  2. Julia Konya says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Benchy is awesome and so are the yellow watering can and those chairs. They are screaming spring!

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  3. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Your bench is looking fresh and updated and looks great on your porch. Love the colour. The brick is super cool and also the last name of my maternal great grandmother whom I was named after.

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  4. Dee says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I love the color! I haven’t tried Florence yet, but it looks good on everything. Like Duck Egg with an attitude:) That bench is a keeper.Dee from My Painted Stuff

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  5. Jaime Costiglio says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Cassie that is fun and great with the yellow contrast. I just might have a matching paint outfit (or 2 or 3) in my closet!! I see more Florence in your future.

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  6. SmithShack71 says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Cool brick!
    Talk about character.

    I happen to own some of that fashion you speak of. All different colors, too.

    Angie 🙂

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  7. Dana Frieling says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    What a great perk of your job…enjoy it, get bored, sell it. Win/win all around!

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  8. Michelle Scheibe says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    The bench is super cute but it’s got nothing on those jeans.

    I wear green sweatpants that make my butt look like I’m wearing a diaper. I think I’ll post them on the blog soon. I’m sexy and I know it.

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  9. Rita says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I do believe Benchy belongs in that spot. It looks perfect there. And I have the same type of jeans only mine come in size 12 🙁

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  10. [email protected] says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    It looks perfect on your porch! Definitely a keeper 😉

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  11. Bliss says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Nice bench, nice pillow – I know where you got it and I have it’s mate.

    Bliss

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  12. Melissa Skidmore says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Looks like I am going to need to give Florence a try as well! That would be perfect in my backyard! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  13. Jesse Bodine says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    I.heart.Florence and I.heart.your.painting.clothes! 😉 You have serious painting style! I’m usually painting in awesome green sweats with (more often than not) a t-shirt that does not match. Ha! Jesse @ Scout & Nimble

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  14. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Love the bench makeover! I’ve been meaning to try Florence. I know it’s one of those colors I’ll love.

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  15. pam {simple details} says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Every porch should have such a cute bench! Btw, I’d categorize it as a marketing expense! 🙂

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  16. Between Blue and Yellow says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    It does look so perfect there! Before I read through the whole post I saw the picture and thought “that looks so good there, i hope she keeps it.”

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  17. Anneke at This, That and Life says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    The bench really does look great there ~ I can see why you’d have a hard time letting her go!

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  18. Alexa says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Oh goodness it came out so so well! Gosh I’m seeing all of these great DIYs around the web today, I need to get motivated. I’m checking out that Etsy shop now!

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  19. Mary says

    April 17, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I love that color! Great transformation, Cassie.

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  20. The Bold Abode says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Shazam, baby! That bench is gorg!

    And so are you in yo’ tattered and painted up wardrobe!

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  21. Dear Emmeline says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    looks very nice on your porch!

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  22. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I think that bench was meant to find a home on your porch! … And seriously girl, how is it that you look so cute in your painting clothes? My painting clothes are literally covered in paint and I’m a total mess by the end of the day!

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  23. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    April 17, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Cassie, Benchy is surely a new member of your family! It simply FITS!
    I just checked my hard copy color chart for Annie’s paints. The Florence looks entirely different! In fact most of the colors do!
    The sample color card I have is very “off” from reality!

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  24. 17 Perth says

    April 17, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    You crack me up! And yes–Benchy is quite the name..Love it. Hug it tight. And it kind of reminds me of a psuedo-name I have probably earned a few times. LOL. 😉

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  25. Vintage Prairie Style says

    April 17, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    definitely a keeper. i’ve gotten so comfortable with the concept of zero profit margin that i’ve had to give myself a little talking to. you can probably tell that i aced economics too…
    keya

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  26. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    That bench DEF needed to stay. No question about it (I hope the novelty never wears off – it is too perfect there!). LOve you! xo (and your painted lady style 😉 )

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  27. Gail Wilson says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    I l.o.v.e that bench! It’s so perfect for that spot, and looks sooo cute with the little yellow watering can!
    great job Cassie!
    gail

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  28. Twice Nice says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    So glad you are keeping it! It looks wonderful on your porch and you will so enjoy it. Beautiful!

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  29. crafternoonnap says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Totally adorable! My Hubs and I are househunting- and projects like this make me hope the projects go fast so I’ve got a place to put them!

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  30. Allison says

    April 18, 2013 at 12:17 am

    That bench was a meant to be for your house. It looks perfect on your porch. The turquoise is fun and looks great next to your sunshine yellow table set. You have a happy porch. Very welcoming! You look adorable in that photo.

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  31. Ali Richardson says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:22 am

    LOVE it and so happy it’s a (for now) keeper! It looks perf there! Oh, and if you are going to be changing your name at all, it will be to Richardson. Ahem. Thanks.

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  32. Kelly says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:59 am

    So glad you kept him! And I loved the clothes photo. You totally need a fashion blog.

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  33. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    April 18, 2013 at 3:32 am

    Umm….i paint in old lime green and navy blue pyjama paints from old navy with hearts on them that are too short…so they are sort of flood pants. And an old lululemon hoodie….so really….you ARE lookin’ pretty glam!

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  34. Rubylicious Bespoke says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:12 am

    You make me laugh Cassie, you are gorgeous even in your painting jeans, I wish I looked that good in mine!
    Benchy is fab, I don’t blame you for keeping. I have the same problem, I must have failed that class too. Or talked through the entire thing which is more likely. Can’t wait to try Florence one day 🙂
    Alison x

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  35. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:39 am

    That brick is beyond awesome, Cassie! And I’d have kept the bench, too. Just sayin’… 🙂
    xo Heidi

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  36. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    I love the teal with the yellow. It looks great!

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  37. [email protected] says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Love the color Cassie! I have a little accent table I want to makeover for Monday and that is the color I want to use. Beautiful! xo Kristin

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  38. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Hey girl we have matching jeans! We are fashionistas!! You look so cute in that pic.
    Love the color on the bench. Happy!!!!

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  39. Liz @ Quirky Vistas says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    Yep, you had to keep it! It looks so cool with the yellow accents. Your porch NEEDS it. You need it. I love it!
    Liz

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  40. Cher-Ann Texter says

    April 19, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Very pretty ~ love the color and especially your outfit! I see we have the same fashion sense and that style is not easy to come by, ha ha!! Found you through My Repurposed Life’s Catch as Catch Can 118…

    Cher @ Designs by Studio C
    http://designsbystudioc.com

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  41. michele says

    April 19, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    omg, cassie, the color is DIVINE. bravo times ten.

    stop by when you have a moment for eye candy and lovely, we’d love to have you. http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com

    smiles and peace to you.

    michele

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  42. Laura says

    April 20, 2013 at 1:49 am

    That bench is beautiful on your porch! I’d keep it too! Stopping by from TT&J

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  43. Susan @ homeroad.net says

    April 20, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Love Florence! I use it all the time!
    Susan

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  44. Krista thehappyhousie says

    April 22, 2013 at 4:19 am

    The bench is totally fabulous. I have a table in that colour. Your painting clothes are amazingly fashionable compared to mine:) You would run screaming the other way.
    Krista @thehappyhousie

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