A couple weeks ago, I showed you a sneak peek of this guy…
…and told you about our plan to make over the back porch at Kev’s parents house…which looked like this:
Well, I’m happy to report that we finished everything up last Friday, and here’s a little video of the reveal and their reactions…
It was about 105 degrees the day we pulled everything together, but man was that a fun reveal!
Here’s a breakdown of everything we did…
With the help of some Rustoleum spray paint in Satin White, we took their chippy chairs from drab…
…to fab!
We used outdoor fabric from Hobby Lobby on the cushions and pillows. While one of Kev’s Mom’s friends made the slipcovers for the seat cushions, I used the striped and floral fabrics to make the pillow covers.
The smaller pillow on the settee was actually from a pillow project I did with my friend Ashley. I just removed the existing, more brightly colored fabric that was previously on the right side of it, and attached a piece of the outdoor floral-patterned fabric instead. The bigger pillow (in back) was a Pottery Barn pillow cover that I got on eBay about a year ago. I loved the neutral back side with the buttons…
…but the front side was previously navy blue and beige, and I never ended up using it anywhere. I just removed the navy fabric and sewed on some of the green stripe fabric instead.
Kev made the sunburst mirror after seeing this project on our last How To’s Day link party.
Because we already had the Liquid Nails, we only bought two packs of shims, and the mirror was 50% off at Hobby Lobby- the whole project only cost $10. Talk about bang for your buck, huh? (Thanks Kate!)
The (indoor/outdoor) Dragor rug (something we gave them last year) and netted curtains came from Ikea. We hung the curtains with tension rods from Walmart, and the curtains were just $4.99 per pair. (The ones we used actually used to hang in our guest bedroom.) The white pitcher is something I’ve had for a while, the yellow flowers came from Publix, and the $3 yellow planter (full of Scrabble tiles) came from J&G Flea and Antique Mall.
(More about the Scrabble tiles in a future post!)
The ($4.95) caned flyswatter also came from J&G…
(We stuck the hook it’s hanging on to the brick with heavy duty velcro specifically engineered to stick to brick. The hook came from Hobby Lobby.)
…and the shutters were part of an HGTV.com project we put together a while back.
We picked ’em up at J&G last year sometime and used two stacks of cinderblocks (spaced 40″ apart) to hold them in place against the wall behind the settee. We placed a couple of pine boards across them to set the plants on. (We didn’t end up using ferns after all!) And like I said in the video, the wood bird came from WhiteFlowerFarmhouse.com (thanks Lori and Megan!), the little blue and white pot came from J&G, and the seagrass plant pot and faux plant came from Ikea.
(I’m big on layering plant pots!)
We picked up one of the little side tables from Prattville Pickers for $8, and gave it a makeover using more white spray paint and some Miniwax Special Walnut-stained, wood “fill-it” strips from Home Depot…
(More about this project in a future post!)
The chicken crate we turned into a coffee table also came from Prattville Pickers, and cost just $28. (If you search for “chicken crate” on eBay, they’re usually listed for between $50 and $100 dollars.) To create a smoother surface on top, we attached some old rulers and yardsticks we found on Etsy and at another local flea market.
(More about this project in a future post!)
We added some big 5″ vintage casters (from AnythingGoesHere on Etsy) to the bottom of it so it would be easy for Kev’s Mom to move it when she wants to vacuum underneath it.
The (solid wood/very heavy) $20 console table (we also found at Prattville Pickers) got coated with a Behr paint color Kev picked out called “Southern Breeze“.
We painted the $6 foot stool we picked up (at J&G) with the same color…
Other inexpensive flea market finds we scooped up included a wood based, $7 lamp (which we plan to secure to the table with a long bolt at some point in case it gets windy), a $5 fabric lampshade, and a $2 basket for whatever they decide to use it for…
…and the little green metal table ($8)…
…which all came from a local flea market called Memories.
And last but not least, we’ve been borrowing this green metal bin from our neighbor for a while (the ones with the awesome kitchen!)…
…and it worked perfect as a magazine holder, so we may need to see if we can buy it from ’em!
Oh! And in case you’re wondering about the “cookie holder”, I got the iron cake stand from the prop stylist that worked on our Nest Magazine shoot, and the rattan cloche ($6) came from TJ Maxx a couple months ago. The hemstitched linen coasters came from Prattville Pickers. (The set of six was $3)
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It was a neat space to work on and we can’t thank Kev’s parents enough for allowing us to have fun with it behind closed blinds all week!
PS- Rumor has it Kev’s Mom has been sitting out there with her Bible and her feet propped up on the chicken crate early every morning since the big reveal! Yay!
Wow! Where to even begin! There are so many wonderful makeovers on everything. What a beautiful, serene space for them. I just love their reaction!
It was fun! Thanks for stopping by today! 🙂
Your porch makeover turned out fabulous and so did the video of the reveal.
I couldn’t stop smiling! You are both truly an inspiration! What a nice little retreat spot. Love it!
Love the porch and love Kevin’s mom. She is so..so…Southern!
Love, love it! Great redo!! I’m with MOM, I would sit out there every morning too! What better place to read and study the Bible!! Thanks for sharing!
Blessings!!
Y’all are amazing and it is a good life! Love the reveal, the song, everything.
Y’all. I could just eat her up, how sweet was that video??!!! You both are so giving and loving, thank you for doing everything you do with excellence…Keep it coming!
OH MY GOSH!!! Super super job guys! I would say she got HGTV”D without the big red truck (maybe the little red car?) There are just too many wonderful things in this post to even begin to comment. Loved the ruler covered crate (especially the shot with Max in it!) Y’all did GREAT! (I am about to start redoing my back porch this weekend – painting every piece of wicker out there – so come on over!)
kelly in georgia
p.s. That had to be a brother of Kevin near the end of the video, right? Looked too much like him to not be.
p.ps. I think her reaction was very geniunely surprised.(If not, she is a great actress!)
Kev and Layla, y’all are amazing!! I adore every single aspect of the porch redo. I could drool over ever picture…so much gorgeousness! Fab job y’all! 🙂
Absolutely amazing! You gave the space such character. I love it! Wishing I had a porch.
I love it. You are so creative! Great inspiration.
Love. Love. And I think his mama’s sweet southern accent is as darling as her sweet porch. I’m a southern girl myself, growing up in Memphis, but my drawl isn’t near as charming as that! The crate, sunburst, and side table are my faves. Great job, yet again!
Be-au-ti-ful! Loved everything you did, AND the music was perfect. Indeed, It’s a Good Life.
First of all – LOVE the song you used in the background. It created the perfect mood for showing how much you two enjoyed doing the makeover and how much Kevin’s parents loved it. What a wonderful gift to them. And it looks beautiful!
This is exactly the kind of inspiration I needed! I have a back porch that has been taken over by my two toddler boys and their toys. I’ve been wanting to reclaim at least part of it for me and this gives me lots of ideas to get started.
Thanks, once again, for an amazing job!!
your posts and videos always bring a smile to my face. but, this one also brought me to tears! how sweet is kevin’s mom & dad! you both are such an inspiration in so many ways. 🙂
Thank you!!! 🙂
Amazing! Their reaction was great!
Kevin’s mamma looks like the sweetest little woman in the world. What a nice treat for her to enjoy. I love what you did with the porch. It looks amazing!
That is so pretty. Seriously, ya make me wanna go out garage saleing and paint a bunch of furniture. Inspiration!
Kevin & Layla
Not only do I love your style, you guys are just plain, stinkin’, adorable! A lovely reveal and a sweet and loving gift for Kevins Mom & Dad:>)
What a great redo. Love everything you did. What was your total cost? I love the color of the painted tables and all the neat little things you did. What wonderful children you are. The video was great. Nice mix and you two are just so darn cute. I would love, love, love to see you have your own show on HGTV!
Donna
I want Kev’s Mom to adopt me!!! She is the sweetest thing! And so are you two for doing that for them!
Love Kevin, love his mom, love you! What a fabulous thing to do!
I feel so good; you made my day, lol!
Have a fabulous weekend.
Sue
xo
Layla, one word: G-O-R-G-E-U-S!
That’s very sweet of you to do that for your in-laws! 🙂
Layla…you win in the mother in law department. What a sweet mom you have Kevin. She’s a doll!! I’ve been anxiously awaiting the porch reveal and you didn’t disappoint. I could go on and on….. I love it. Just beautiful! Gotta go….I have to watch the video again.
What a sweet makeover! While the porch looks great, my favorite part was Kevin’s mom’s reaction 🙂
i love your vintage finds! the pot as a plant holder works great!
kelly
The porch looks so inviting! I especially love that pillow you made with Ashley. I liked it before and after! I’ll definitely have to check out that post again.
WOW! Completely amazing! I love love love the sunburst mirror! I can’t wait to try this for our new house. The whole makeover looks wonderful. I bet she loves it!
What a great job!! I don’t know who’s cuter you guys or Kev’s parents!! Adorable! Your videos always make me smile!
xoxo
Jeri
totally and utterly incredible!!!! it is just perfect. i have been looking for a table for my screened in porch….LOVE what you did with the chicken crate and casters!!!
This video made my morning. How awesome was that music?? And you lining it up with certain lyrics was not lost on me! I feel like I was watching some of my own southern family there. What a blessing to them! And so many fantastic ideas. Love the rulers on the coffee table. I am going to have to make that sunburst mirror. And love the happy flowers! Thanks for all the inspiration and positivity! You guys really are super. Great job.
Such a precious family! =)
What a gorgeous redo! I know she will just LOVE this new space. It makes me want to do something sweet like that for my Mema. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful porch, beautiful family. Kevins mom is adorable!!
Such a beautiful space…so lovingly and creatively done! The video was awesome. I laughed and got teary-eyed at the same time! Kevin, your family is precious and I loved how they delighted in what you and Layla had done. Thanks for sharing, y’all!
Blessings,
Anna K.
Man, families are wonderful. I loved how happy getting the cookies made you. That is just the kind of thing that makes me so happy.
Wow..you did an amazing job on the porch. I loved the chicken crate table with the castors on it. The paint color on the table and stool was so soothing. What a nice space for Kevin’s mom to relax and read her Bible…Beautiful!!
You guys amaze me. Love it all. A DIY sunburst mirror is going to be my next project.
Layla and Kevin,
Yet another amazing redo, love it!!! I so wish we were related so I could pick your brain for ideas:) I love the styling you come up with and Kevin’s photography gets more beautiful each and everytime. My very favorite thing is the plant in the wicker basket inside the chippy pot. Those are the out of the box ideas that make your designs stand out. Can’t wait to see what comes next. Thanks Layla and Kevin for inspiring me to decorate:)
Kevin’s parents’ smiles say it all.
You two seem to have that effect on everyone!
Your Friend,
Deborah
wow. wow. wow.
*jaw on the floor*
Layla and Kev you did it again! adorable! I want a porch like that! and that chicken crate is genius. Mom you made me cry!
You guys rock!! What an Awesome space for Mom! Love
the coffee table a lot!
“Rumor has it Kev’s Mom has been sitting out there with her Bible and her feet propped up on the chicken crate early every morning since the big reveal! ”
Best.line.in.this.post!
The whole thing is gorgeous!
Awww, that was so sweet of y’all and Kev’s parents seem like the sweetest couple in the world! Great job!
I first looked through the pics and loved everything. Then I watched the video and I’m crying. Kev’s mom’s personality reminds me of my grandma’s. She passed away 15 years ago. She was from Missouri and had that sweet southern accent and she had a sweet disposition. I’ve never met anyone like her since and I miss her so. Cherish your mom!!!!!
You both are SOOOO talented. I love the chicken crate… I gotta find one of them for my house! Thanks for the constant inspiration….I love your design!
I’ve never met you, and likely never will, but I can tell we are kindred spirits. The reveal brought tears to my eyes. Nicely done.
Looks fantastic as usual Layla and Kevin! I can tell how much your mom loved it. What a treat!
LOVE what you did !!! I long for a back porch…one day when I get one, I’ll have to call you guys!! HA!!
I am sure your folks will enjoy what you did for them!!!
Suzanne
ahhh, what a darling space…and what a doll Kevin’s Mom is…I love that chicken crate table..that is my fav..