ceiling and furniture!
Since we spend so much time on our porch in the summer-I decided
it just couldn’t wait until fall to be given some TLC.
Then I scrubbed all of the shutters-washed all the windows,
and painted all the trim and the ceiling.
Next was the porch floor. I used
offer one tip that I learned the hard way. DO NOT be impatient to walk
on your floor before the recommended time-especially if you live
in a humid area like we do! That little mishap-plus a few days of rain,
caused some big delays in getting the porch done as quickly as I had planned!
night having dinner for two on the porch, now that we have a place to do so.
weather resistant, and we usually bring the cushions
in at night anyway-especially if there’s a storm brewing!
changed up whenever I get the urge to do so(which you all know is often)!
a few more ‘homey’ elements. Like curtains…..
needed some hem work-but at $2 for the pair-I couldn’t pass them up.
The material is lightweight and dries quickly-and in the evenings, there
is nothing more relaxing than watching them blow around in the summer
breeze!
Coleus is one of my favorite shade plants! I love the pop of
lime green and their textured leaves! Right now they don’t look so spectacular,
but by mid-summer-the urns will be overflowing with color!
And whether in a hanging basket, or a pot…
I simply adore the whimsical flowers of the Lobelia.
Impatiens LOVE that our porch is mostly shaded until late
afternoon- and I love that they are so forgiving! (This one got disrupted when the pot fell
off during a storm but it survived!!)
This is the first time I’ve put Calibrachoa on the front porch,
but so far, it seems to be doing well.
And let’s not forget the perennial beauties planted in the garden in front of our porch!
Right now this lovely white Azalea and pink bleeding heart are in bloom
It is absolutely GORGEOUS out this morning,
so I think I’ll grab another cup of coffee and join hubby on the swing.
I love the furniture. My mom has this set from Pier One from many years ago and its in fine shape. I am going to show her how you laid your porch out and maybe it will help her with ideas as she has been wanting to refresh her back deck.
I'm so glad you liked it, Wanda! I hope my porch inspires your mom to refresh her back deck! I'd love to see how it all turns out!!
CD,
Gorgeous, light and airy covered front porch refresh, dear one!!!
I adore the hues in your pillows and cushions!!!
Like you, I play the game. . ."Pillows On~Pillows Off",
but am grateful for all the rain we've had this Spring on the Prairie!!!
The table is a 'perfect' size and adore the cake, strawberries, ice tea menu!!!
You're "Welcome" sign is stunning!!!
Thank you for sharing today!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Oh my goodness, Pat! Thank you so much for your sweet words! I'm so glad you like our porch! I too am grateful for the rain we've had here in the Midwest! Hopefully our dear farmers will be blessed with abundant crops this year! Wishing you an blessed weekend!
Hi CD,
Your porch has been so beautifully refreshed, and just in time for all those lazy, hazy summer days! I love the colour of the floor, and all your pretty flowers enhance it. Thanks for the tip about letting the paint dry properly; I've learned this the hard way!
Have a lovely, sunny first day of summer tomorrow!
Poppy
sounds like a wonderful spot to sit a while
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Thank you for the visit and invite, Angie! I'll definitely stop over!
CD,
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your encouraging words!!
Love your porch! I wish I had a large covered porch like this one! And how you have it furnished is just perfect!! i am so jealous….LOL!!
Hugs,
Deb
What an inviting porch! I would love for you to share this awesomeness in the next Fun Summer Finds Linkup! Opens for the 2nd week on Thursday…http://bit.ly/1GkGMqz
Shellie
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I would love to link up, Shellie! Thank you for the invite and visit!!
This looks so amazing! Pinned and tweeted! Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you, tonight at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls
Thank you, Kimberly!!!
Your front porch looks so lovely and inviting. I will be featuring this tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com