hey everyone! i've been moving things around and "nesting" on our porch lately. can't let the finches have totally run of the house! thought i would show you a bit of what we love about our country home. (minus the mosquitoes!)
maybe some citronella tea-lights would be in order per my last remark! this little wire caddy already had tiny pots lining it. so i added old glass insulators and tiny candles to provide a "glowing" accent!
porch perfect - long view {below}
& a short one featuring my favorite pair of aqua/white rockers. *sigh* love 'em...
i fancy this plant {below}. & of course the rusty pedal car...that goes without saying! (and yes...it is different than the one i showed a few posts ago @ the hollow...now you know why i had to part with that one!)
naps are good. and i like to take them on the settee {below} with my old faded red ticking. nothing like a cap-nap with the birds signing around you. even the scolding i get from the mama finch sounds wonderful!
snuggle into my vintage grain sack with original period stencil.
a castoff rescued from the dump {below}. that locker unit was the highlight of my day! worth the hike thru the muck to get it!
he's been hanging out for a LONG time {below}...
the fascination with powdery white antlers continues...mixed with starfish and aqua floats {below}.
a chair with an old burlap grainsack "runner" {below}. it's all about texture!
a little bit of whimsy...
and another "light"hearted touch...old tonka tires turned candle-holders.
paying homage to my nebraska rummage sale find...the victorian plantstand stately showcases my little windmill...tonka tire candle-holders + other nilly willy accents {below}.
lovely little iron implements gather below brilliant green/eggplant leaves.
now i'd like to think i am the queen of the house...but this little gal {below} stands near our entry. and she seems to have the bigger tiara of the two of us! i am perfectly happy residing as reigning princess for the time being. for now she is the queen of everything!
thank you so much for popping by my porch today! i think it is just the perfect place to hang out! birds, mosquitoes plus queenies alike!
make it a great day!
Your porch is beautiful and very peaceful looking. I especially like your bakery sign. Enjoy it! Thanks for sharing.
Dee
http://farmhousecountrystyle.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Dee | June 24, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Hey Beth... Love the details you use with making your porch such a beauty that it is. So casual, yet elegant looking at the same time, and comfy too. I can see why you love napping out there. I enjoy our porch too, and am thankful to have one.
Gretchen
http://mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Gretchen Schaumann | June 24, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Aren't porches the best!! I love everything about yours...especially the plantstand find! What a happy place!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Joanne in Minnesota | June 24, 2010 at 05:37 PM
love the chandelier! and the shoe rack thing is a great idea!
Posted by: kerri | June 24, 2010 at 08:00 PM
Your porch looks so relaxing! Can I come over for a visit!
Theresa
Posted by: timeworninteriors | June 24, 2010 at 09:09 PM
Oh Beth, it's simply LOVELY! EVERYTHING! I could list EVERYTHING. Chandelier. Wicker. Rusties. Locker Baskets. All of it. Wow! Jealous. In a really really loving way. :) You go girl!
Posted by: Angie | June 25, 2010 at 06:26 AM
I LOVE IT!!! I Want to see more. I'll bring diet coke.
Posted by: Carly | June 26, 2010 at 05:49 AM
Beth,
I found your blog through your feature in Somerset Studio's Artful Blog mag. All of your posts are so enviting. You have such great taste and your creations are amazing! I am definately going to be visiting you in the future and mark you on my blog as a favorite. Thanks for all the great eye candy!
Angie
Annabel Lee Studio
Posted by: Angie | June 26, 2010 at 09:55 PM
So fun! I'm ready for a nap on it!
Posted by: Anna | June 28, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Beth, I absolutely ADORE your summer porch, have gone back through the photos so many times. Aqua rockers ~ to die for. LOVE IT ALL! I know I am gushing but you have so inspired me, now I have to wait for the warm weather. Only 2 degrees here currently brrrr.
alicia
Posted by: Time Worn Style - Alicia | June 28, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Love, Love, LOVE your porch!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Kindra | July 07, 2010 at 06:04 AM
I'm wishing I lived close by, because I would love to just sit on your porch for just a visit. I can just imagine a glass a cold lemonade... I need to make my front porch a place of "welcome" just as you have done. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lynnet | July 26, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Oh my goodness at the lovliness on your porch. I LOVE it! Every detail is perfect, in my opinion.
Can I come over for a visit and hang out with you? I'll sit in the rocker and you can sit on the setee. I'll bring the lemonade.
Posted by: Amy Kinser | July 28, 2010 at 06:41 PM