The Shady Porch: Porch Parade: Tips, Menu, Faves & Pins #10

4.15.2012

Porch Parade: Tips, Menu, Faves & Pins #10

Operation Organization
I love all of the different uses I keep seeing for old pallets! It's inspiring to see the innovative ideas. I've seen the pallets used as furniture, planters, decorative signs, frames and so on. So, when I was thinking about how to alleviate some of the closet congestion in our living room, I thought of making a coat rack out of a pallet. I'm placing the pallet rack behind the front door and next to the closet that needed the extra room, so it is going to be super handy! 
I've added some recycled water bottle vases and flowers for pops of color, making it a little more interesting and now it has a multi-purpose. I like this idea for my home because this wasted space is now being utilized for something beneficial. I'm thinking of stenciling something like, 'Stay A While' on the top board. What do you think?

Pallet Coat Rack with Tree Branch Hooks

Dinner Menu for Week of 4-16

  • Panko & Herb Chicken w/Zucchini Cakes
  • Cajun Chicken Pasta
  • Breakfast for Dinner
  • Shepherd's Pie
  • Cobb Salad
  • Philly Cheesesteak w/grilled onions
  • Chicken-Broccoli Noodle Casserole 

 
Shepherds Pie


You're invited you to be take part in an Earth Day Challenge! I am going to go through our garbage (aka - trash, disposables, refuse) and attempt to re-purpose one item each day this week. It could be re-purposed for a one-time use or something long term. Want to join me?
I thought it would be fun to find out what we're really throwing away and stretch our thinking a little. I've set up a linky party so you can showcase all of your projects for the week. I will be featuring them on my Google+, Facebook and/or Twitter pages throughout the week. I will also share the Top 3 projects with the most pageviews here on the Porch Parade next Sunday. Join the fun and let's see what we can rescue and re-create!  If you don't have a blog, just email theshadyporch at gmail.com and send me your picture and a brief title for your project and I will link it up for you.[Psst...the linky is live now in case you want to start celebrating early]



Rock 'N Share Feature Gallery
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and were added to the  Rock 'N Share Pinterest Gallery.
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Edible Teacups by Confessions of An ADD Housewife
  Chicken Parmesan Quesadilla by What’s Cooking Love?
  Roadside Rescue Table Renovation by Knot All That I Seam 

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16 comments:

  1. I absolutely LOVE your pallet coat hanger...I'm in love with the pallet project as well. I wish I could just fit them in my car so that I could get them home! Great job!

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    1. Thanks Erin! My hubby brought several pallets home last week and I am looking forward to more pallet projects. Hope you're able to figure out some way to get some home! I appreciate your comments!

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  2. This makes the list of my favorite pallet projects. I love it and will be pinning it to my pallet pin board.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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    1. Aww thanks! It was surprisingly easy to do with a little help. I appreciate you stopping in!

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  3. Thank you so much for featuring my Table Renovation! You have made my day. :) x Julie

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    1. It's always fun to make someone's day! Thank you for giving me the opportunity!

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  4. So fun! Do you have any suggestions on the best way to "tear the pallets apart." I have two and I have no idea how to break them down to the size I need.

    laura@imnotatrophywife.com

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    1. We used a crowbar, claw hammer and a wood chisel. The wood chisel and hammer are to loosen the junction where the nail is and then use the crowbar to give you enough nail head showing so you can pull it out with the claw hammer. Best wishes in your efforts! I look forward to seeing your pallet project(s). Have a super week!

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  5. I love the use of the pallet, so cute and clever! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  6. Thanks for featuring my tea cups! I'm excited! I feel like Sally field. "they like me! They really like me!"

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  7. very cool ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Round Up.
    Rose @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/

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  9. This turned out very cool!!! Bravo!! Thanks so much for sharing at The MOther Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  10. Thanks for the party. sharing Strawberry yogurt cake. But I love your coat rack made out of the pallet...........so cool andi thewednesdaybaker

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  11. Thanks for sharing your pallet project at Show & Tell! It has gotten a lot of repins since I pinned it last week. It's a great project!

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  12. What a great use of a pallet! Love it! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    Take care,

    Trish

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I love hearing what you think about the projects and recipes I share, so thanks for the feedback! Blessings, D
P.S. Due to the large volume of inappropriate comments (SPAM), I can no longer receive Anonymous comments. My Apologies.

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