It would be SO nice to have a screened porch. Oh, how I’ve wanted one, but it’s just not going to happen anytime soon (maybe never), so I’ve resigned myself to that for the time being. I’m going to talk more about outdoor living next week and how we can make the best of what we have during these hot summer months, but for now I’ll share what I found yardsaling this weekend to make not having a screened porch a little bit easier to live with.
I had thought about getting a nice market umbrella and figured they are expensive and I’ve just never committed to buying one and trying it out. So, when I stumbled on this nearly new super sturdy market umbrella in a heaaaaavy iron stand for $30, I figured this was finally my chance to get some shade on our deck without breaking the bank. And if I happen to run across a table with a hole in the middle and decide to bring it home, I’ll be set.
This one has a crank on it to open the umbrella, so it will only be open when we are out there using it. With our wind, which can be quite fierce at times, we have to be careful about putting anything up that might get tossed around by a brisk windstorm. I think this will do the trick and maybe now I can actually sit in these chairs and enjoy some shade and an occasional breeze. The umbrella is huge and shades about 1/2 the porch when it is up. So, YAY I’m very happy that I found this at such a great price. Now, I’m going to look for some better cushions than the old ones I had in these chairs to make them even more comfortable.
Ya’ll might remember we had a big discussion last year about those really cool gazebos that are all over the place with the fabric ceilings, but I could never figure out a really good way to make one of those work on our deck either, since the deck is just shy of 10′ wide and most of those are 10×10′ (at least the ones I like!). I had heard such horror stories about those too getting tossed about by wind that it made me apprehensive about putting much money into one of those, so this umbrella will be a good alternative for now.
I’ve found most everything I need for the Lovelady room redo, so that will be happening in the next few weeks and I can’t wait to share that makeover with you. It’s going to be an awesome makeover on a TINY budget.
Don’t forget to check out Garage Sales Tracker when you get ready to hit the road on the weekend. You may find some great sales in your area that you didn’t know about.
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Wow, that was a really great deal on the umbrella and stand. It’s amazing what a big difference one of those makes! Mary :O)
Really great find.
Love umbrellas. Keeps the tree limbs off our head. =)
blessings and thanks for hosting.
barbara jean
Great find on the umbrella. It is awesome to get a great outdoor space. We are working on that also. It will take awhile.:)
Great umbrella. It’s so fun to see what everyone does with their treasures! It’s my first time joining your party and I’m glad to be here.
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– The Tablescaper
Great umbrella! That was a steal! Thanks for hosting!
I too have an opn deck – we are currently renting and I must say I miss our covered porch at our old house! I love to sit outside – perferrably with shade 🙂 We have an umbrella on our porch as well, and since it is a “way up high deck” as my son calls it we have watched the umbrella lift off (base and all) and be carried away like Mary Poppins… So we ziptied the base to the porch – haha! Good luc with yours and congrats on the great find! Meg McGhee – Life Together blog
I can’t wait to see your finished room on a little budget. A friend just thrifted a book called Design on a Dime but she said that means $1000 a room. I love designing a room for next to nothing based on everything I find at yard sales. Fabulous find with the umbrella and stand.
I love that market umbrella! I want a screened in porch, too. I’m hoping that since we’re moving across the state when I get this house sold that I find the perfect house where I can have a screened-in porch, etc.
Thanks for hosting this party. Love all the fabulousness!
What a steal! I know a great table will be soon headed your way!
Oh, Rhoda!
You lucky ducky! $30!?!? I would have fought ya for it 🙂
I cannot wait till you show us how to make a cool gazebo!!
My deck and patio are also weird sizes and yes! my neighbors tent/gazebo thingy has ended up in our yard many times (it finally broke, and we no longer get it as a visitor).
Thank you so much for hosting these partays!
I just love ’em!!
Blessings to you, sweet lady!
~Leslie
See, this is why I linked to you and called you the Queen of bargains on my post giving a tour of the Little French Garden House!! Great find, I know you will be enjoying that a lot. xoxo Lidy
Rhoda check out what Chris over at Just Beachy has done on her deck you might like to try that !!! FYI
We have two decks and on one we have a gazebo which we really love, at night the netting comes in handy for the bugs…..during the day I just push it to the side….
I just ordered a new umbrella in yellow……can’t wait for it to get here 🙂
Have a great week,
Kathy 🙂
Nice finds. especially the umbrell.
Dont you love it when what you are looking for all sudden appears magically at a yardsale, and even better at a price which makes you shout and scream!
Rhoda – I am so jealous that you found that umbrella for so cheap! That is a perfect solution for your back porch. I have been working weekends and not able to enjoy the sales this spring. My BFF and I are taking off this Friday and hope to find some good estate sales to browse. Have a blessed week!
Your umbrella is very pretty, and will work great if you don’t have any wind. I bought one just like it, but the winds here in Missouri would take it on a wild ride. I bought another one similar to it, only much heavier and more stable. Well, that didn’t work either!
Four years ago I bought a 10×10 wrought iron with a canvas top. We bolted the four corners to our deck and every November my husband and son take the cover off and store in the basement for the winter. It only takes a few minutes to install or take down. I got mine at Walmart. Regular price was $299, but I got it at the end of summer for $99.
This has worked beautifully, and if you shop a little you can find one that is size 8’x8′.
I love your new umbrella! Super deal!
I want to encourage you though to think about the gazebo type. I understand about the size issue but I know you could find a small one. We got one for our deck last summer and it bolts to the deck…it’s not going anywhere. 🙂 We LOVE IT! It provides shad and the netting for the bugs to stay out is great. I promise…they are awesome!!
Rhoda, a word of warning about that lovely umbrella with stand. We had both umbrella/stand and the table that came with it and unless we kept the umbrella down on even slightly windy days, the wind would pick it up (stand and all). We went through three tables, because when the stand left the ground, it banged into the table and broke the glass. The umbrella would get yanked from the stand and go flying across the yard. We finally gave up and went with one of the gazebos you mention. They come with coil stakes (for ground use) or holes for securing with screws into decks or concrete. So far, we’ve had rough weather but the gazebo has remained firm. We love it. Good luck with yours.
Hey girls! I’m still going to keep a gazebo in mind for later (maybe), if I find a good deal on one. I’m not paying full price, you know that! But, if I could find a good deal on an 8×8, I might still consider adding one to the deck. I’m still nervous about doing that with our wind though, we do get some pretty good gusts here. If I could get a deal, I just might do it!
I’m also going to be on the lookout for some vinyl wicker. I have a whole garage full of REAL wicker, but it does me no good if it’s not covered by a roof, so vinyl might be what I should look for. At least I could get a comfy loveseat on the deck and not have to worry about the weather.