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Author’s heart-shape trivet hangs on garden shed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sweetheart of a garden!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to convey a sense of sweetness in the garden…with just a touch of romance? Then, sprinkle some heart garden decor around the place. Personally, I love hearts for this very reason. That’s my heart-shaped trivet on the garden shed in the photo above. I spray-painted it pink to match the accent color on the window trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heart shapes, and the colors we associate with Valentine’s Day, go nicely with several garden decor themes. Styles like shabby chic, vintage, and even country cottage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a few tips and ideas on where to find inexpensive, heart-shaped decor and repurpose them for the yard or garden. With carefully selected decor, you can enhance your garden space and make it a special place for spending time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to look for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For garden art and heart shapes, plan a trip to your local thrift store. SEE “How to find Garden Decor the Thrift Store”<\/a>. You want to look for small, decorative accent pieces. Things that you could use together in a grouping or “vignette”. Or something to hang on a wall or a wooden fence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, Valentine’s Day is the best time of year to find a great variety of pretty things that add a touch of romance. Things like heart-shaped dishes, bowls, and wood crafts. Anything in pink and red colors, and those darling little ceramic cherubs. They’re all fairly abundant come February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I found this simple, plastic heart-shaped cookie tray for 50 cents. I hang it up on a stump in my flower bed right underneath my address marker. It’s the perfect piece among dainty, pink ‘catch-fly’ flowers and tiny blue forget-me-nots. Use a plate like this (or two or three) and screw it to a wood stake to make your own garden ornament!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This lovely heart shape baking dish is a particularly cherished find. I turned it into a bird bath for my garden. I glued a clear glass ice cream cup underneath for the stem, and the red plate for the stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caption: heart-shaped dish became a whimsical bird bath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other heart garden decor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

February is a good month to find a coffee mug with a heart on it. Or maybe just an all pink or all red one. Take it home and fill it with a small house plant or succulent. That would make a cute gift, wouldn’t it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t mention those vintage plastic swan planters. Nothing sends out the “love” vibe better than swans do. And they actually do look nice, albeit in the right setting. You don’t even have to plant anything in them. Pair them with a collection of old galvanized tubs, flower pots and baskets. They’ll look fine all on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pretty much anything made for indoor decor can be used outdoors, too! On the front porch or patio or out in the garden. Especially items made of plastic or resin, glass, ceramic or wood. Look for things at garage sales or thrift stores that have a frilly, soft romantic look about them. Anything you can hang up on a garden shed, porch post or wood fence. There’s lots of possibilities, just don’t go overboard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, too, that you can always paint over something. Let’s face it, some of the things I’ve found at a thrift store don’t look too appealing. But the good thing is, it can always be spray-painted. Put your personal touch on it and, voila!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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caption: painted, cast iron heart-shaped trivet decorates my garden shed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A few more ideas for a touch of romance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n