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Carry On

July 9, 2012 By Shannah 19 Comments

Confession: I was trying to come up with some kind of clever name for this post.  Failed miserably, I know but Fun. was on the iPod and the subject came from their song of the same name.

So, what am I carrying?  Utensils…plates…all the stuff I am normally trying to juggle along with opening the deck door when we have a BBQ or eat outside.

My inspiration:

Source: homewithbaxter.com via Shannah on Pinterest



My version:

I had seen one recently on the Pinworthy Projects Link Party (shown above) and knew I had to have one.  Of course, Jessica put a little more work into hers than I did because she started with an unfinished wood caddy.


Me…I found an adorable green and blue little canvas wrapped basket on the clearance aisle and thought “YAY…no painting!”  I am kind of in the middle of a paint nightmare so the idea of painting something else just wasn’t doing it for me.

Anyhoo.  I did pick up some blue gloss paint along with two ceramic planter pots.  I swiped on some of the blue high gloss paint on the rims and was donzo.


The ceramic planters along with a little yellow bucket I already had fit perfectly leaving room for plates too.

How do you get your million items needed for the table out?  A thousand little trips or do you have something like this?
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Comments

  1. allisamazing says

    July 9, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    The inspiration photo is nice but I love, love, love yours, it is so cute 🙂 I usually have my utensils in a cup and then have everything on a large tray that I use to carry outside. However, your little basket is so cute I think it’s time for a change. I am pinning it 🙂

    Reply
  2. Ms. Redo says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Great idea, wish I’d seen that before I bought an ugly plain caddy 🙂 I still may have to make one like yours, it’s awesome. Mary

    Reply
  3. Jessica @ HomewithBaxter says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing my caddy! I LOVE how yours came out! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Artsy VaVa says

    July 11, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Love what you did!!! Beautiful & functional!

    Reply
  5. Kathy Moody says

    July 11, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Adorable!! Love the colors, and the polka dots. I’m your newest follower from Show & Share! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today!!
    –Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

    Reply
  7. Mandy Coffey says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    very cute caddy! I found you via Southern Lovely link party. I’m REALLY enjoying your blog 🙂 Have you heard of Social Spark? A site that finds sponsors for your blog and pays you to write about the sponsors? I might be late on the bandwagon for Social Spark but I’m really jazzed about it so when i see blogs like yours I always want to share just in case you haven’t heard of it lol! Check it out http://izea.in/rkiy

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  8. Shiloh says

    July 11, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Super cute! I LOVE polka dots.

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  9. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

    July 12, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Cute! Thanks for linking up this week!

    Reply
  10. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Adorable! We always eat inside-it’s just too hot in Texas:)

    Reply
  11. BJ_Mama says

    July 13, 2012 at 6:33 am

    SUPER CUTE! What a great way to use little pots!

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    July 14, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Oh my gosh, I LOVE this! Love the polka dots, the colors, and just how useful it is! I love when useful things are so fun to look at too. 🙂 I’d be thrilled if you’d share this here:
    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/shine-on-fridays-36-and-giveaway.html

    Reply
  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Super cute! You are ready to party!

    Reply
  14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Super cute! You are ready to party!

    Reply
  15. Karissa Ancell says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    This is super cute. I might make my mom something similar as a gift.
    karissa
    http://afreshstartonabudget.blogspot.com

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  16. Kimberly Sminkey says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Your caddy looks great! Great job recreating something that is not just functional but stylish. Thanks for sharing with us at tip toe thru tuesday!
    kim

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  17. Natural-Nesters says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Adorable and such a clever idea! We are loving this tray and actually featured it this week! Stop by and check it out!

    http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/07/naturally-nifty-23.html

    Reply
  18. Tanya Anurag says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Like 🙂 Very colorful!

    -Tanya
    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.in/

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  19. Jess from Coxs Corner says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    I adore this carry-all! I’ve been brainstorming how I’m going to make one! LOVE IT!

    Reply

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