Wow, I saw the finished ones 1st! They came out fantastic! Wondered how cheap plastic was holding up BB's that is great recycling!! You mentioned doing a couple more! That will be nice also could be used to keep people off area you don't want them on. If you get extreme winds there you might drill holes deeper into balls & stick rebar in that will go into ground a little but would keep balls on their pedestals assuming pipes are hollow! Jan

I've been lurking here for weeks and this bowling ball holder problem forced me to join up so I could share my idea. I was having trouble finding anything cheap...uh, inexpensive. Now I make holders out of two 6" azalea pots (they're squattier than regular pots). I glue them together bottom to bottom with liquid nails, then reinforce with a fat bolt and washers thru the drainage holes. Seal and spray paint and add a few appropriate colored flat marbles to accent the ball. Of course, right after I bought 8 pots to make 4 holders, I started finding big candle holders every time I went in a 2nd hand store. Fortunately, I have friends who are so taken by the whole idea, they bring old bowling balls to me. I started doing these last August and have made 6 and have 7 waiting for their transformation. I love this group! jan

My goodness girl, you have some wonderful stuff there! I am so coveting that pretty blue kitty you found at an antique store. I collect birdhouses and cats and he would make a wonderful addition to my collection! lol Since I am a lover of chairs, I'm glad I'm not the only one who has thought of hanging a chair on a fence and using it as a planter. Most people think I'm nuts when I suggest that! I love the planters you made from old chandeliers. What a great idea! You did a spectacular job on your patio. I love brick and stone but my crippled body and big feet don't. If I'm not careful, I trip very easily on uneven surfaces. Your patio is perfect for someone in my predicament! Thank you so much, tootiet for sharing and thank you, concreteprimroses for calling her out!

Nckville, i was searching for globes on amazon, the secound globes color name was mystic. I thought maybe you ordered yours! lol Luckygal, thanks for posting those pictures! Your garden is beautiful, and i love the irises and totems! I kinda lurk at the garden junk forum, i love the ideas over there. I actually got the perfect bowl and base for a little glass base at a thrift store the other day, im excited to put it together! Ianna, i have been searching on amazon for a gazing ball, as locally i havent seen much but ill search around once more before i order! CMK, i forgot to post earlier that those spheres are really neat!