Vintage Green Garden Bench

The best kind - already broken in with old paint well faded by the weather. There was some cleaning up (spiders, spider eggs, spider webs, dirt and grime mixed with spider webs) but no major work was necessary. The bench was covered with a piece of old yellowish carpet and I didn't see what it was until I turned to leave the garage sale and glanced back one more time. Good thrifted find this weekend.

I used a stiff brush and a paper towel to remove the webs and loose dirt. 

Then I brushed the entire bench to remove any loose paint. 

I had to add some 3 inch nails where the legs met the frame (I found some nice rusty nails so they wouldn't look too fresh). One bent and I could not remove it so I used a hack saw and hammered in the bit the remained. Just about panicked though, didn't want to wreak my 'project'. I am grateful to be able to work in my carport instead of my kitchen now that the weather is beginning to resemble 'spring' instead of 'rainy winter'.

Here it sits in a bit of sunshine at the edge of my driveway. Very heavy and sturdy.

I am linking my thrifted garden bench with:
Funky Junk Interiors
Miss Mustard Seed: Furniture Friday

Apron Thrift Girl

Her Library Adventures

Sisters of the Wild West

Homemaker on a Dime

Boogieboard Cottage
LaurieAnne's Vintage Home: Garden Party