We go way back, the two of us. The lady I’m featuring today, Pat with Back Porch Musings, is a longtime online friend that I met years ago (over 10) on an online decorating board that we were frequenting at the time, called Great Impressions. Back in the day, it was a fun place to hang out and share decorating ideas and it was way before you could sit and look at home pics online. That was non-existent back in 2000. Amazing how far the internet has come in 13 years! Pat and I started our blogs within a month of each other.
So, Pat and I have known each other virtually all this time and I consider her a friend even though we’ve never met in person. She is one of the kindest and sweetest ladies I know and all of her creativity shines through on her blog, Back Porch Musings. She’s a wonderful photographer too and in her later years has a love of taking photos and documenting life’s sweet journey through photography. You’ll enjoy her beautiful home, which she lovingly put together with her husband of many years. They have a beautiful place out in the countryside in Missouri.
Their beautiful brick home in the countryside is so charming and pretty.
On the exterior, they’ve done lots of landscaping and prettying up the outdoors as well.
Inside the 2 story foyer. Pat is a decorating diva and loves to changes things up all along the way.
Their hearth room right off the kitchen is cozy and casual with slate floors and a homey fireplace.
It looks to be a wonderful gathering place for family and friends.
The fireplace which gets changed out for the seasons.
Looking into the breakfast room and kitchen.
I love Pat’s farmhouse table with all the multi-hued chairs surrounding it. And her beautiful collection of white dishes is to be envied on her cupboard.
Named after this porch, Pat’s blog is a haven of comfort and rest.
They enjoy spending lots of time out here on the back porch and I certainly can’t blame them.
The dining room has gone through some paint color changes and this one is neutral.
I also loved it in this beautiful aqua shade. They were going to try to sell their home last year, but with the economy like it is, it just wasn’t a good time to sell, so it’s off market now.
The guest room has been newly redone with an upholstered headboard.
Pat also has quite the collection of dishes and serving pieces and always sets a gorgeous vignette.
I think this shot is the living room looking into the hearth room.
Living room coming in the front door.
Pretty pieces, Pat has collected some beautiful antiques and new pieces as well.
Downstairs, her hubby has his own lodge room and this is a spacious basement area.
And this is why it’s called the lodge. Rustic, but casual, perfect for entertaining.
What a beautiful home Pat and her hubby have. I hope you enjoyed the tour of this Missouri countryside home at Back Porch Musings. Pat is one sweet lady, so I hope you’ll go over and visit her too. She would love to meet you!
Pat and I our friends through blogging and facebook.
I never, ever tire of seeing her beautiful home, gardens and tablescapes!
She is truly gifted…thanks for sharing.
A perfect choice! I’ve always adored how Pat’s home is so beautifully decorated but never overdone.
Pat’s home is stunningly beautiful. I’ve visited her blog on countless occassions and always leave inspired – she is one talented lady!
Pat has such a beautiful home!! She has such a talent for dercorating.
Kathy
Rhoda…love Pat and her blog…her home is gorgeous and her photography is over the top magnificent….I so enjoyed reading her blog each day!…Just a fantastic feature today!! Have a great weekend!
What a beautiful tour of Pats lovely home Rhoda. It’s so warm and inviting and just full of charm.
What a beautiful home and blog.
This was a lovely tour of Pat’s lovely house. I have learned some important things seeing how she updates her rooms and I’m always inspired by her tables dressed so beautifully. It was fun seeing all these rooms at once instead of having to search them out in her archives! Thank you.
Dewena
If I could only follow two blogs it would be Southern Hospitality and Back Porch Musings. You two are the first ones I check out each day. When I check my inbox and see you have a new post I get so excited. I feel as if I know you both. Rhoda and Pat, thank you so much for sharing your amazing homes and lives with us. Patty
I love Pat’s posting. She is a nice lady as well as a fellow Missourian.
Another one lucky enough to have benefitted from all of the talent at Great Impressions….. It’s been such a treat to see so many branch out and have most successful blogs…. and of course there’s Maureen who is the a incredible photographer/decorator.
Pat’s home has always been a primarily cozy & comfy and yet a true show home….. and I’ll share a secret…. I copied her idea of multi-colored chairs at the dining room table. I have to say though, when I get compliments – I always tell them it was Pat’s original idea.
Years ago, I remember Pat sharing photos of her beautiful grandchilfren…. Imagine my surprise when I read her blog last week and her beautiful granddaughter (who I would have guessed to be maybe 15 now) is already a beautiful young woman who just got married!
Hi Rhoda!!!!
Isn’t it amazing that we have friends on the web that we haven’t met in person? I think it’ s great!!! Pat’s house decor is homey and elegant at the same time!! It’s very welcoming and warm in the sense that, anybody would feel at ease and at home. That’s the way we all should have our homes!!
Rhoda, you and Pat achieve this feeling to the tenth degree!!
I love the big swan that is sitting up on the cabinet and the chandelier in the aqua room. It’s so close to the one I have in the master bedroom!! Beautiful!!!!
Thank you for letting us visit Pat and thank you Rhoda for sharing a friend’s home with us!!
Pam
xox
Oh what a treat, Pat has such a great blog, love visiting her !!
Have a great week-end Rhoda
I have enjoyed Pat’s blog and it is so neat to see 2 friendships formed on the Internet and still going strong! Enjoyed the tour. Hope you are doing well and enjoying Spring!!
That’s such a cozy house. I’d love to go there and sit at the hearth room to read… or maybe have a brunch at the porch? It’s so charming.
This is a beautiful post. Her style is so warm and inviting with little unexpected touched of colour and whimsy. classic and classy.
Love the slate floor and fireplaces with the wing chair and Windsor rocker. My only question is when does the LR ever get used with that wonderful Hearth room, backporch and Lodge room?
My favourite is the guest room. LOVE the check shams and bedskirt with the yellow/brown toile de jouy. I may have to incorporate that somewhere in my house.
Thanks for another introduction to a great blog, Rhoda.
Rhoda, What a fun post! Pat is a very talented lady indeed. I always enjoy my visits to her blog to see what new table setting she sat up in her back porch. Her photography is absolutely stunning and should not be missed. A truly talented lady that is warm and giving and a pleasure to know through blogland,
xo Kathysue
I’ve been following Pat for quite sometime now and just love her blog and beautiful home!!
Pat is one of my favorite blog buddies, and not just because she and I share space in the great State of Missouri. She has grace, style, creativity and joy to spread in great abundance. Her home is beyond beautiful! Every room, every surface, every detail…perfect! If not for the present downturned economy, there would be a tug of war by potential buyers!
Lovely home. I’ve now got two favorite blogs to follow.
Thank you.