On our recent trip to Long Beach we had a lot of fun “junking”. Mr. OTN picked up an old paddle that he thought would look great hung in our cabana by the lake. We also found some cool nautical hooks (not pictured) that we decided to attach to the oar so hubby would have a place to hang his BBQ tools.
(Looking at this picture reminds me of all the other great stuff I have waiting for me to use in projects and that makes me SO happy).
I began by painting some stars on the paddle portion of the oar, (Pottery Barn was my inspiration),
added a little rope trim,
a number 4 for the Fourth of July,
and some nautical stripes in red, white and blue.
A little distressing with my sanding sponge and a top coat of Krylon Clear Varnish spray to protect her outdoors, and she was ready to hang.
Our cabana is down by the lake (40 steps down from the house Mr. OTN tells me) and is a great place for a party. We especially like to have people over on the 4th of July because of all the fireworks around the lake.
As you can see, the theme is our cabana is patriotic year round. My youngest daughter painted the picnic table and matching benches a few summers ago while home on break from college,
and this is another Pottery Barn knockoff, that I made last year.
So while Mr. OTN may not like the long climb back up to the house it is still his favorite place to BBQ (even though we do have a smaller BBQ up on our porch).
Can you see the reason why?
By the way, my dear hubby has some of the BEST marinade recipes that he’s collected over the years. Last week I shared the recipe for Grilled Rosemary Garlic Shrimp (which is amazing). I may be needing to do a post soon featuring his favorite recipes for the grill.
I do hope you are taking some time to enjoy the summer season wherever you live.
I HEART summertime!
Blessings to you,
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Sunday:
UnderTheTableAndDreaming, TheDIYShowoff, TheTablescaper, IHeartNapTime, LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, SuburbsMama
Monday:
IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor, ModVintageLife, BetweenNapsOnThePorch, TheGraphicsFairy, TheDedicatedHouse, UncommonDesigns, WestFurnitureRevival, BoogieboardCottage, DIYHomeSweetHome, HuckleberryLove, RainOnATinRoof, AlderberryHill, TwelveOEight,
CarrieThisHome
CarrieThisHome
Tuesday:
HomeStoriesAtoZ, AStrollThruLife, Elizabeth&Co, MyUncommonSliceOfSuburbia, CoastalCharm, CozyLittleHouse, NaptimeCreations, CedarHillRanch, BloomingHomestead, FlusterBuster, KatheWithAnE, NotJustAHousewife,
VMG206, Hickory Trail, BeBetsy, TuesdaysAtOurHome
VMG206, Hickory Trail, BeBetsy, TuesdaysAtOurHome
Wednesday:
SavvySouthernStyle, The36thAvenue, SouthernLovely, VintageOnADime, IvyAndElephants, DIYByDesign, ViewFromRiverMountain, TheStyleSisters, AdornedFromAbove, Timewashed, SomedayCrafts, GreenWillowPond, FishtailCottage
Thursday:
NoMinimalistHere, ImpartingGrace, TheSabbyCreekCottage, EmbracingChange, HaveADailyCupOfMrsOlson, BeyondThePicketFence, StoneGable, AllThingsWithPurpose, MyRepurposedLife, FromMyFrontPorchToYours, ADelightsomeLife
Friday:
MyRomanticHome, FrenchCountryCottage, TatertotsAndJello, MissMustardSeed, ThirtyHandmadeDays, CraftJunkieToo, CommonGround, TheShabbyNest, LizMarie, Redoux, JenniferRizzo, TheCharmOfHome, RootedInThyme, 504Main
CraftsALaMode
CraftsALaMode
Saturday:
FunkyJunkInteriors, ClassyClutter, SixSistersStuff, It’sOverflowing, BeDifferentActNormal, TooMuchTimeOnMyHands,
OneSharendipityPlace
OneSharendipityPlace
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Jann Olson says
Patti, it turned out so cute. I have a paddle hanging in my upstairs bath. The guest bedroom has an Americana theme year round too. Love the checkered table your daughter did! What a fantastic cabana and love, love that view! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
sew sweet vintage says
Super cute and beachy! Pinnned:) I added fabric flower refashion to the link party:) Stop by
Krista thehappyhousie says
This is fabulous Patti! I love oars and paddles… and may have one or two or ten around here too. Love the painted details! We used to live near the Vancouver Island version of Long Beach…are about 1.5 hours away from it now:) Thanks for this fun new take on paddle décor!!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh I love all of your fabulous painted pieces, the table, flag and the oars, how fun and so perfect for a porch. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Katie @ Made to be a Momma. says
WOW!! You have some amazing redos! That paddle is adorable! I would LOVE to have you share at my link party!!
http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/07/homemade-by-you-60.html
AndiWinslow says
Your paddle is so cute…love it andi
Deborah@Green Willow Pond says
I just love your cabana and the way you have decorated it. The oar is awesome, and so is that table and flag! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Deborah
Richella Parham says
Your cabana looks like a little slice of heaven!! 🙂
Amber Koogler says
How fun! What a clever project! Thank you for sharing at Give Me The Goods!
Amber@ Dimples & Pig Tales
Ruth Soukup says
This is adorable and I love the beach feel!! I love seeing old things turned into something gorgeous and put to good use!
My readers would love to see what you did with this old oar! I’d love it if you linked this up over at Living Well Spending Less for Thrifty Thursday this week! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/
Cathy Compeau says
Awesome post! Love this!! I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Tuesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/.
I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Emily Thompson says
I love this! it looks so great by your door and I really like the colors you chose! thanks for linking up to nap-timecreations.com Tasteful Tuesday party. You are being featured today in a summer fun round up. I would love for you to come on over and check it out. Feel free to spread the word of the round up on your favorite social media :o) Thanks!
sue says
So cute & what a great idea! Thanks for sharing this with us at One Sharendipity Place!
sue @ TheT2Women.com
Jamie {Better With Age} says
You’ve been featured at Give Me The Goods! I also shared your post on my FB page yesterday. Be sure to stop by to grab a featured button.
http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/07/features-give-me-goods/
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Kathy A Delightsome Life says
Hello Patti, love the transformation to the oar! It goes wonderfully with the flag, and the table design! Looks amazing. I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy