DIY Upcycled Porch & Patio Decor: Using Stuff Headed to the Trash

In this video, I use items collecting dust in my garage to create unique porch, patio, and outdoor decor. The upcycled items include a plant stand made from old shutters, a planter from an old magazine rack, a birdhouse from an old mailbox, an outdoor paver table into a pretty tiled looking table, a decrepit table into a planter, a piano bench into a potting bench, a coat tree upcycled with tree branches, and an upholstered bench into a wood slat bench or plant stand.
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[@lanet9442]

Your talent is saving our landfills!

[@alohamom2380]

Agreed! Sherry's talents for re-cycling are second-to-none! I always walk away inspired!😊

[@nitaline2483]

Always love your projects.

[@mistytaylor5622]

Loved them all as usual but the mailbox/birdhouse was absolutely adorable!!

[@ChristineJonah88]

My favorite too!!!!

[@grandaygain]

I have been holding onto an old wooden bread box. I had been trying to picture what to do with it. When I saw how you transformed your old metal bread box into a beautiful bird home I knew that was what I now need to do. You are so talented and creative. People like me are so blessed because of awesome people like you! Thank you for what you do.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! I am so glad that I can share some ideas with you! 😊

[@therealkathytincler]

I believe it was a mailbox...so cute!

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

I really like them all. Rose Moss has always been one of my very favorite flowers. My Auntie used to call it by the real name of Portulaca.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! Well, my mom called it by it’s incorrect name of “Rose Moss.” 😜

[@lauramccall5892]

Yes I thought it was Portulaca !

[@karenshort762]

My grandmother and mom both called it portulaca as well. Maybe it has different names in different parts of the country. Kind of like pop or soda.😃

[@user-jo7ue2dc1i]

All of them were wonderful, but that mailbox turned into a birdhouse was genius! That's the cutest thing I've seen in a while.

[@elizabeththomas8395]

I love them all but , I have to say the little table with the drawer is my favorite for sentimental reasons. My mom always called the flowers Moss Roses. One of her favorite flowers so it’s my favorite because it reminds me of my mom. The garden bench is such a clever idea. Each item ,as always, shows your talent of thinking out of the box and creating fabulous pieces.

[@conniemooreloman3573]

There's no way I could pick a fav. They're all awesome! Love your work.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Connie! 😊

[@annetteclark8854]

​@@CanterburyCottage 😂know 8

[@Fannin7]

Yes I would have painted the roof shingles the same green. It's so cute. I hope the birds make themselves at home in it. I've had nests built in door wreaths and I've felt kind of honored!

[@melcarter6422]

The tissue paper tiled table was my favorite. It also looked so nice with your chairs.

[@maryfrankey3102]

Sherry, all your projects are “Wows “! Thank you for sharing what you’ve used to make them an outdoor treasure ❣️

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Mary! 😊

[@CB-pf7go]

Spent the past weekend cleaning out an old shed on my property, old shutters, a rusty flip top mailbox, and an old vanity bench, amongst other trash is sitting on the curb. Thank goodness the trash man doesn’t come till Thursday, as I’m retrieving some “treasures” from the pile. You are just so inspiring and full of the best ideas. ❤️

[@sallywalton5375]

I love the magazine rack, plant holder!! Beautiful!!

[@sharonhughes588]

I could have told anyone that you would find some way to make anything look expensive!!!! And you did!!!! I love the tables, Sherry! That little one that you made look like tile.....totally precious!!!!

[@milkshake123abc]

My mother always called it portulaca, not rose moss. She planted it every year. As usual, your creations are first class. 💖💖

[@barbaradzitko1826]

I can never find enough adjectives to describe your level of creativity, Sherry. Right off the bat I decided that my favorite project was the magazine-rack-turned-planter, but so many of the subsequent projects were equally as clever. YOU ARE TOO GOOD!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Wow, thank you! You are so very kind, Barbara!

[@SueHawkins6816]

My favorite is the former horse hair bench. It turned out terrific! It has such classic lines I can see how it could be changed up at any time with a new coat of paint to suit decor changes.

[@maryhinton8501]

The tile table and that sweet mailbox birdhouse are so cute...as was everything else!

[@marleybedford8628]

Nothing in your garage is considered junk by me. Our Dump runs a very successful recycling, non profit, charity business. The items in your garage would all be gone and paid for within an hour of the centre opening. Your artistic creations really touch my heart. Good for you. ❤ from Oz.

[@teresacamp3365]

Loved the piano bench into the potting bench and also love the table with the horse hair on it but all was very uniquely made !

[@idavera55]

I really like the bench/chair and the magazine rack planter. I would even use it by putting in a couple of big battery operated candles in it. I so really enjoy watching your videos, you are amazing!

[@nancylopez4720]

I loved all your trash to treasure projects today. The decoupage table was my favorite. You are so talented.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much!

[@judithstonier9872]

These were great projects to use outdoors but also inside I loved the magazine rack planter and the ' tile ' table 🥰

[@michelemadrid9643]

Gosh, I watched this twice in a row and I just can’t pick a favorite. You are so talented. ❤thank you for letting us benefit from that talent too. ❤❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you so much, Michele! 😊

[@SD-nh5yr]

Thank was a perfect reply...she shares all her wonderful ideas with us!! Peace❤

[@caregiver1418]

Oh so very hard to choose just one favorite. I absolutely love what you've done to the horse-hair bench and the bird house is beautiful....then there's the planting station. Fantastic!!!!

[@teresasanders5555]

I really loved the piano bench project. YOU ARE SO CREATIVE!! That shutter plant stand also turned out, adorable! Well, Sherry, everything turned out beautiful. As usual love your show. I hope you have a great week.

[@merryaijlman7833]

What fun projects Sherry. I love them all. I think you are having a lot of fun. Your fans truly enjoy all you create.❤😊😊😊

[@lisajackson4784]

Those were all fantastic!! Your talent to repurpose things is incredible ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much!

[@elainecivi6786]

Please do not limit me to just one favorite! I love them all. You give me so much inspiration to decorate my garden.

[@CanterburyCottage]

I'm so glad I can share some ideas with you, Elaine!

[@terriallen2537]

Sherry, you can make such beautiful and unique items out of nothing. I'm always excited to watch your videos to see what ideas you've come up with. You never fail to amaze me! I so enjoy you, your talent, inspiration and sweet spirit! Look forward to your next video. Take care 😊

[@midgethorn4083]

Your garage is a treasure trove! Have you ever considered a knee pad? When you kneel on the driveway and other places it hurts to watch! I also have tool envy!🥰🥰🥰🥰 Any residents in the mailbox? I have to say I have a soft spot for hall trees!❤️

[@CanterburyCottage]

I guess I have tough knees.😜 My garage looks so much better now. I gave a bunch of stuff to a friend who has a consignment booth, so now I can actually park in there!

[@gracemoore384]

I’ve often thought Sherry should use knee pads( used in brick laying) as I worry that all the kneeling will eventually cause pain. We’re thinking about you Sherry as we want these Monday videos to continue!!

[@midgethorn4083]

@@CanterburyCottage You do have tough knees. Yikes! Glad you can park in your garage now!☺️☺️☺️

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

I always want to get some knee pads and put under hard working knees,😉

[@conniegray3272]

The tiled table makeover is my favorite! But the mailbox makeover is so fun!

[@pamahlvers4790]

It was a treat to see so much “junk” back to use. Loved the potting table.

[@cindymichaud7111]

Hi Cherie, the magazine rack transformation is gorgeous. Best however, goes to the lovely inhabitants of your front door wreath! What an incredible homage to your work. You are blessed! 🐦💖🙏👑✝

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

People down here in North Georgia often give away pianos to anyone that will come get them. Just like your chair video, I have no doubt that if you were given an old piano, you could make oodles of things. You are extremely creative- I love that and your sweetness.

[@joannsnyder6667]

Sherry… once again you made the cutest and most useful things out of your garage stash! Love your vision for all your treasures! The birdhouse mailbox and the magazine rack planter were my favorite… oh but the stool/ table was great too. Oh I love them all! As usual! You never disappoint 😊

[@Southeastgeorgiapeach]

Fantastic video and flips today as always, Sherry! The mailbox birdhouse and the tissue paper “tile” iron based table were my “favs” but I actually loved all of them. Thanks for more inspiring projects. Keep ‘em coming!

[@carlaking3459]

So glad you decided to "salvage" these still beautiful pieces!!! Just love your inspiration!!

[@jenswaringen7826]

Loved all the transformations! That mailbox is adorable! Loved the look of that bench.

[@susanmccoy1992]

You never cease to amaze me Sherry! I loved all the projects.

[@sherryfarrell4031]

It’s so hard to pick a favorite! But, I got excited about your creativeness with the mailbox because I picked up an old one similar to yours that I haven’t done anything to. I’m going to try my hand at making it a cute little cottage like yours…. Just the cutest!

[@mikki3961]

I loved the "tile table" and the little horsehair bench now table. I would bring it inside too!

[@lylasway594]

Sherry, you never disappoint us. You ask what our favorites might be, but all your projects are unique, so for me, I can't pick just one. Thank you for the inspiration 😊

[@lisadrivanos5455]

I’m impressed with all of them. The mailbox into the birdhouse was my favorite and the plant stand out Of shutters close first 😂

[@serenakoleno9338]

The tissue paper tile top is my favorite! I would use that old bench indoors, too! TFS

[@laleighma1]

These were Awesome ides!! I loved them all!! You have a Very Creative Mind!!! ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you to much! 😊

[@vickinoeske1154]

The mailbox/birdhouse is so clever and charming. The topiary refresh was great - so much better than donating such a promising item.❤

[@brenyule]

Oh wow Sherry! So hard to pick a favorite! It’s a toss up between the birdhouse mailbox and the faux tile table! Everything turned out fabulous!!! ✌🏼💕🙋🏻‍♀️

[@dianapearson1771]

Oh wow!! That mailbox house put some birds uptown!!!! Amazing. Prettiest birdhouse I've ever seen. I liked all these peojects!!!

[@terryciavola5962]

Outstanding Sherry! All are beautiful! Can’t say what’s my favorite! Love the last project, so clever and pretty. 🥰❤️

[@SUSANHerrera-tg3bc]

Oh my goodness! I knew I wasn't going to be able to pick a favorite, but if I had to choose I would say the birdhouse and the little table with the four squares on top. Course they are all awesome. You truly are gifted.

[@rhondawillis3019]

I love the magazine rack, it turned into a beautiful planter.

[@connietowler3725]

I have always called my plants Moss Roses. The magazine rack is beautiful, and the unique birdhouse is soooo adorable. Your projects are wonderful, you are very talented. Thank you 🌻

[@fleurjardin1012]

You had some great ideas for recycling these items. I think the bird house and the "tile" table were my favorites.

[@ruthselden8637]

Another winner here! My favorite is that adorable mailbox fairy cottage. Ingenues ! Thanks for the ideas.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! 😊

[@angelastrozier7467]

Oh my each project is just absolutely beautiful! I love them all so much that I can’t pick a favorite!!!!!❤

[@karenhunter1577]

I think the shingles on the mailbox birdhouse show up very well not having been painted ❤ super cute 😊

[@gaylelynn4947]

Sherry, your talent is an inspiration to me. Loved the bird house.

[@thechickincharge1073]

I would have never thought to use a piano bench as a small potting bench! That was excellent and the red color just made it! The coat tree was genius, too. Oh heck, I feel that way about all of these projects!❤️

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you! I usually paint everything green or blue, but I loved that orangey red! It was Magnolia brand spray chalk paint. Joanne knows her paint colors!

[@dorisbuckner]

I love the piano bench, perfect color, also the way u fixed the magazine holder is priceless, thank u for sharing🌹♥️

[@sharenp3839]

I love the magazine planter!! But the mailbox is a close second! When you panned the garage I was looking to see what I would use lol

[@crystalrogers7175]

The mail box birdhouse is adorable!!

[@vickidunkle3698]

Love the blue table and you used all in your syash! I have to settle on the mailbox birdhouse as my favorite😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@user-ii4hb3yg8d]

You could build a low work bench for constructing your projects. It will save your tender knees and back. Love your voice and craftiness!

[@barbkrieser8972]

Sherrie...what can I say!!! You are the queen of recycling!!! Love them all. 💕 ❤😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much 😊

[@vickidunkle3698]

My goodness your birdhouse mailbox is so sweet and idilic!😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Vicki!😊

[@erinplunkett4123]

I love the birdhouse mailbox, it is so sweet! I also think the bench looks beautiful after you removed all the horsehair fillers. You have the best makeover ideas.

[@catherinevergati1284]

What a stunning job you did to all of these projects!!

[@stirtheimagination88]

I think your garage junk projects are your best projects ever!! I loved it all!!

[@kellykent3476]

Great job. 😮 the second bench was my favorite. ❤

[@yzolakitchi]

What a treasure trove your garage is - hope to see more thrift flips from your stash 😁 I loved all of these but the tile top table in particular is adorable. Beautiful patterns and the colour of the legs is perfect.

[@maryellenyork2819]

Liked them all.

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

I have a friend that is a piano teacher - she runs across many broken piano benches. I took one & made her a beautiful jewelry box out of one!

[@kristinacleveland1805]

Beautiful makeovers! I love the adorable birdhouse!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! 😊

[@janicegray9999]

The last table table table is my favorite, but they were all great as always with you. I wish I had your imagination and your talent.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Janice! 😊

[@janashe8600]

Sherry, WOW!! All of the are fantastic! My 2 favorites are the bird (mailbox) house and the decoupaged top table.

[@evekankam6744]

They were all awesome,love the bench you put indoors and the table at the end,but they were all beautiful,you are so talented.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@elladennis5454]

The birdhouse/mailbox was just short of genius love it❤

[@conniemorgan8402]

Oh, my, your garage looks like mine.. but, tomorrow, tomorrow, there’s always tomorrow ❤️

[@sheilagravely5621]

That mailbox birdhouse is the cutest thing I've seen in a while!!! I can't wait to do it. ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@andeechristian9436]

I love how we distress things to make them look better😂❤

[@angela3063]

I loved how the horse hair bench turned out...but truly they all were amazing.

[@Audrey-km9in]

Simply lovely, Sherry! I loved the mailbox - so sweet! I love the "tile" table. Bravo! xo

[@patriciabonner7317]

You never disappoint but always amaze me! Your ideas just amaze and inspire me everytime.I think the piano bench and tile table were my favorite but I loved them all!

[@vickielynn1079]

My mom always called it sea roses. Love it what ever it is. Just loved this video so much. Keep up the great videos.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Vickie! I guess moms have their own old school names for things!

[@cherimalcolm8807]

That birdhouse is the cutest thing I have ever seen!!

[@patbarthe1219]

They are all beautiful....hard to pick a favorite. I think I have to go with the magazine planter. So elegant looking and it's my favorite color.😊

[@deecrotts2620]

The magazine rack would have made a beautiful bed for a baby doll. But it wins my vote as a plant holder, also.

[@vm5610]

Loved this! My favorites were the tile table and the magazine rack planter. All great ideas!

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

That mailbox bird house is WAAY too cute!!!!!!!

[@ibmimi2566]

The shudder table would be super cute with some fairy lights inside 😊

[@tammy5926]

I love all the ideas, but especially love the metal mailbox turned into a birdhouse! That one is super cute! 💕

[@debrap947]

I love all of these but that mailbox birdhouse is adorable! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! 😊

[@roxannerobles7244]

Your creativity is amazing. I loved the old bench and that you left the top slats dark brown. The contrast between the bottom color was stunning.

[@carla2012app]

that bench was delightful as a plant stand, and the table with the tissue paper on top is gorgeous!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Carla!

[@TheRepurposedSouth]

The tile table and old bench were my favorites!

[@joannaoneal8149]

I had several favoices! Number 1 would be the mailbox birdhouse! You are so creative #2 would be the napkin table so pretty! You are awesome.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

I've already said it, now I say it again: Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! ❤ Your talents are stunning. 🌟

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you! You are so so sweet!

[@suebatchelor6082]

Love the old upholstered bench after you refinished it

[@CanterburyCottage]

I didn’t know that those pretty wood slats were under that horsehair!

[@gloriaelswood8762]

My favorite was the birdhouse! I checked to see if it was for sale but no go! Great job!

[@merryrodgers95]

i most loved the last one, with the tissue paper tile look - i dont think i will ever see anything prettier or more ingenious. Thank you. I so enjoy my cup of tea with you

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much, Merry! 😊

[@judygreene3856]

Hi, my name is Judy Greene and I always try to watch your videos and I’d love. I love everything that you did tonight on there. I love the table Ila I just loved everything. Thank you so much for showing me that video. Thank you again this is Judy greene from St. Louis Missouri again thank you.

[@pamsloan4333]

I ❤️❤️❤️ the table that you created to look like tiles! All of the tables were great and the piano stool was great too! Thank you for sharing your creative ideas!!