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La Dolce Vita!~{upcycled pallet project}

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Jul 17, 2012 · Modified: Feb 4, 2025

Did you know I could speak Italian?

 Nawww, I can barely speak English let alone a foreign language!

La Dolce Vita!

The good life, full of pleasure and indulgence.

Let me tell you a little story!

I make mine short and sweet.

Once upon a time…

I had a pallet project…or two or three..

 Family gathers here! {guts challenge}

Twas a very lovely pallet and we have been enjoying it since Last Fall!

But as you know, all good things must come to and end.

And so the story goes…

A little paint,

A little stencil,

A little brush…

 

Oh and a little photo staging for your entertainment.

These peppers are much too pretty to actually use.

My husbands co-worker gave this to us, fresh out of his gardens.

What a glorious day this was!

Suppose to be 100 degrees on Friday!

YUK!

And so you see….

La Dolce Vita…

has come to life!

Caio Bella!

Disclaimer: The saying was Mr. Doo’s idea.  Of course, during my project mode,

I asked him what he thought I should stencil.

He gave me a shrug…

next thing I know, he shows me the computer screen…

and says “I like this”

DONE!

The END

 

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Comments

  1. thistle

    July 17, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Hmmm…..okay…..in no particular order…..I love stencils, chalk paint, pallets and Italy. This is the perfect project for me!

    Have a wonderful day rock star!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  2. Gina

    July 17, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Perfect phrase to stencil! It sure looks like La Dolce Vita with the staging & your backyard as a fantastic backdrop!

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  3. Savvy Seasons

    July 17, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Debbie, I love it, great job!! Yikes 100 degrees….keep cool! xo ~Liz

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  4. Jennifer

    July 17, 2012 at 9:39 am

    I love it! We share the same heatwave this week! Yuck!

    Reply
  5. Kim Hites

    July 17, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I love anything with words and sayings….especially Italian and French!

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  6. Kim

    July 17, 2012 at 9:45 am

    So nice to have a hubby with good ideas.

    Reply
  7. Mary

    July 17, 2012 at 9:49 am

    The sweet Life is a wonderful Life! Great project love everything!

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  8. laurie

    July 17, 2012 at 10:22 am

    you two make the perfect team, its beautiful!

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  9. Linda @ A La Carte

    July 17, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I truly love how you are always reusing and redoing! Hugs, Linda

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  10. Bliss

    July 17, 2012 at 10:56 am

    How do you say ‘hotter than Hades’ in Italian? That’s what I’m putting on my wood!

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  11. Beverly

    July 17, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Loos good. I like it. And, I would say you and Mr. Doo make quite a team.

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  12. andrea

    July 17, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I love the stain color on your picnic table. We have had 100 degree heat almost every day here and will all week. It’s so nasty hot, and we’ve had absolutely no rain, and I jsut heard last night that all the farmers downstate plowed their crops under b/c they were lost to the drought. How sad! I

    Reply
  13. Michele Smith

    July 17, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Looks great Debbie..I LOVE that your husband helps you!!

    Reply
  14. Savannah Granny

    July 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    All I say is “What a team!”.
    Hugs,

    Reply
  15. Shannon Fox

    July 17, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Mike is such a good helper! I looks great, another super re-doo. Love that sunflower accent too, so pretty 🙂
    You have the best backyard Debbie!!

    Reply
  16. Gail

    July 17, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    It perfect Debbie and your photo staging is beautiful!

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  17. Vanessa

    July 17, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Love it! And seriously still drooling over your patio and fireplace! Wish I could come over and hang out there with you. I would bring the wine! 🙂
    Vanessa

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  18. Lavender Dreams

    July 17, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    You always have so much fun with your projects! I need to learn to stencil!

    Reply
  19. Nana Diana

    July 17, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I love it, Debbie. Of course, I loved it the other way, too….but I love how you change things u. xo Diana

    Reply
  20. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

    July 17, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Love the green! And I really miss participating in your Newbie Party. 🙁 At least I can still enjoy your blog!

    Reply
  21. Ann

    July 17, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Your outside space is looking so awesome…great job on the sign too. We hit 102 today. I was out running errands and actually felt a little sick. Dare I say it but I’m ready for fall.

    Reply
  22. The Polka Dot Closet

    July 17, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    I think it is beautiful day right….Or is it hunky man? What ever it is perfect!

    Carol

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  23. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    July 17, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Fun! I always (well, almost always lol) love my husband’s input, too! We are so hot here, too…

    Reply
  24. Rosemary

    July 17, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    Yuck, indeed. We’re having another heat wave. Love your pallets new look, and input by hubby.

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  25. Lynn

    July 17, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Definitely the right saying in for that “Sweet” backyard.

    Reply
  26. Kris

    July 18, 2012 at 1:16 am

    So cute!!!

    Reply
  27. Victoria

    July 18, 2012 at 5:23 am

    Debbie!!! It was so nice to see your beautiful face on my blog comments:) I see you’ve been busily crafting away as usual! I’ve had to put all my crafting on hold while we house sit for my dad and step-mom…I cannot wait to get into a place of our own and get my craft back on!

    Reply
  28. MariaElena

    July 18, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    It is sooo pretty! I love the saying ( you know how much I like stencils) and the color is just perfect for outdoors!

    Reply
  29. Daniela @frugal ain't cheap

    July 18, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Awww…such a great movie by Federico Fellini. I was not even born when it came out (1960), but I like old movies!!

    Reply
  30. Poppy

    July 18, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    La Dolce Vita!…I love this phrase, for some reason it always sounds so stylish to me:) You have done a wonderful job, Debbie! Love when you play with pallets and chalk paint, it always turns out so beautiful and vibrant……awesome job of staging your summer vignette! Your loving visits always make me happy:) Stay cool!Hugs,Poppy

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  31. Dee

    July 18, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Hi Debbie,

    You two work so well together. I love team effort! Great redo. I love your outdoor setup..

    Dee

    Reply
  32. shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    July 18, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Love the pallet…love the saying and love love the color!!….yes, it is hot, but I heard that we are getting a “cold front”…so maybe it will be 95 instead of 100.

    Reply
  33. Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life

    July 18, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Okay your creative juices are always flowing girlie!!

    Reply
  34. Raw Thoughts And Feelings

    July 22, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    You are always amazing when it comes to redecorating, and recycling! Your photos are just beautiful!

    Reply

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