When we moved into this house, the previous owners had left behind a TON of stuff. I don’t think they were trying to make life difficult for us, I just think that there was only so much they could do. Regardless, there were a few things we ended up having to throw out, and a few things we were happy to score.
For example, we got some awesome patio furniture, box fans, and an assortment of nice ceramic planting pots. However, we also received some other not so useful things.
There was also this little guy waiting in the garden.
He has sat there now for the past three years, and he is sort of cute, but I thought he would be even cuter in a nice shade of green. Especially since we did some backyard updates, I decided this guy needed a makeover too. Kermit says it’s not easy being green, but honestly this project took maybe 10 minutes of my time. Therefore, EASY!
This past weekend, I grabbed a glossy can of leafy green spray paint, and I did a few coats. I made sure to protect the grass with some boxes and garbage bags. I also wore some gloves, my paint clothes, and sprayed him in the middle of the backyard with no chance of getting paint anywhere near the house, patio, or fence. I also made sure to let the paint dry for about an hour before I moved him.
I think Russell was the happiest about the transformation as green is his favorite color, AND frogs are his favorite animal. I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but let’s face it, the guy doesn’t have much else going on in the way of personality. Our old friend is new, and looks so much better.
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I have to be honest that I thought this was going to be about being eco-friendly and the Kermit reference did not mean it was actually going to be about a frog. Thanks for the nice surprise! I love that it really WAS about being green. He looks much better green. We moved here 2 years ago and hen the ginormous leaves on the largest hosta plant known to man finally left in the fall, we discovered a rabbit, who looks to be of the ilk as your frog. You have inspired me to have my tween paint him this afternoon. Thank you!
Ooo, Shannan! Let me know what color you decide. I'm thinking of maybe finding another little guy like the frog just so I would get to use some Pink or Yellow spray paint!
Take care,
Erin
I'm afraid we may go with the off white that we already have in the house. (I'd like to look at it as being "green" and using what we have, as opposed to me being a bit lazy…)