Tuesday, June 30, 2009

MY GOOD OLE AMERICAN FRONT PORCH!

Well yesterday was it...I hauled out my red white and blue flag bunting and draped the porch! It always puts me in a good mood when I am decorating the porch...espicially in the summer when the flowers are out and everything looks so green and vibrant and HAPPY! I am ADDICTED TO SWEET POTATOE VINE AND BACOPA!! They always put on a great show!

I just planted the fancy coleus today...got 10 4 inch pots for only .50 each! Hopefully they will come along..they are frilly and so colorful..............

There is just something about RED! It just brightens up everything...even my mood sometimes. These are three of my favs....old watering can, crock and bucket...........




A garden just isn't complete without a bee skep...I am in LOVE with these too! This one is gradually starting to bite the dust BUT to help it last a bit longer, I painted it white (dry brush) and sprayed it with a coat of poly. Hopefully I can have it for another summer.

What's on your front porch??????? Have a great day!! :0)



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21 comments:

  1. A Bit of ColourJune 30, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    I don't have a wonderful front porch like you do, but I love your red things also!!!

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  2. MandyJune 30, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Oh, I just love how you've decorated your porch! My screened porch is my favorite place in the house. I've had to move everything off of our front porch due to our lab puppy and his chewing/destroying stage he's in right now.

    Mandy

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  3. Debra@CommonGroundJune 30, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    LOVE your great porch goodies! I love bacopa also, it's so sweet and dainty. Your red trio is a perfect addition, and I would love to find an old bee skep. Thanks for the showing.
    Debra

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  4. Sherri/Here Goes My LifeJune 30, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Luv your porch.I luv red too.It just perks everything up.:0)Sherri

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  5. Cat Nap Inn PrimitivesJune 30, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I totally love your front porch..now post the entire house...I would love to see your home inside and out..:)

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  6. JessicaJune 30, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    That is a gorgeous porch you have! And quite inspiring. :)

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  7. Mary @ Framed and TaggedJune 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Very patriotic!! I can just imagine sitting there drinking a glass of ice tea!
    Have a happy Fourth!!

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  8. GayleJune 30, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Mmmm Mmmmm Mmmmm. Your porch is just yummy! Unfortunately we only have a front stoop, but someday I hope to have a real porch like yours. Your plants look lovely and healthy. I have a bee skep just like yours!

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  9. LisaJune 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    LOOKS GREAT!! Nothing better then relaxing on a nice big prim porch and of course being surronded by flowers is an added bonus : )

    Thanks for sharing!!

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  10. Jena Williams, Not So Shabby InteriorsJune 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, what a beauty you have created with your warm and inviting front porch! Looks great! Have a great weekend and I know you will enjoy sitting in those rockingchairs with such a beautiful view!

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  11. angieJune 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    your porch is wonderful!

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  12. UnknownJune 30, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Your front porch is AWESOME!

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  13. Kris ~ Simply PrimJune 30, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Love your front porch!!

    ~Kris~

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  14. Never So SimpleJune 30, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    I don't have a front porch yet but boy do I love yours. I can't wait to get my next place I so hope I have a porch.

    Donna

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  15. Linda SummerfieldJune 30, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I have front porch envy! I can't tell you how much I would love a large covered porch with a row of rocking chairs!
    We have room for a doormat and two urns.
    Linda

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  16. Raggedy AngelJuly 1, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    Oh that looks so good. I know what you mean about plants....I keep buying! Beth

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  17. Holly Hills PrimitivesJuly 1, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Your porch looks so inviting! There's nothing like "porch sitting" on a summer evening. We use ours so much, a great place to set and watch the world go by! Have a great day, Dawn

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  18. Sweet Cottage DreamsJuly 1, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Ahh...I love your porch! I am hanging buntings tomorrow...a tad behind on the decorating. It has been sooooooooo blazin' hot here in California!

    hugs
    becky

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  19. DawnJuly 2, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    The front porch looks great, very festive for the fourth!! Love the red!

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  20. Heart of a CowgirlJuly 13, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    LOVE, love, love, your front porch! What a relaxing place. Just found your blog, I'll be back!

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  21. UnknownJuly 13, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Soooo pretty!

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