I’m joining Kimba’s Outdoor party today with new and improved pics of our new porch. I’m SO enjoying this new space and spend a lot of time out on the loveseat, reading and enjoying the sunshine. Since I got that new camera, I’ve really enjoyed playing around with it and getting better shots and the first post I did on the porch was with my old camera. So, thanks for indulging me, the photo-bug! 🙂 I have done a few updates too, so come along with me.
You can see my original porch post here and click here to see how I made those cute shutters. I found 2 lime green pillows at Target to add to the chairs and I decided to repaint the little iron table in between with the same paint I used on the shutters, Avocado and I like the shot of green on the pillows and table. These were inexpensive pillows and add a lot to the chairs. It was pretty sunny when I took these pics, but you get the idea on the green.
This, this….is my favorite spot on the porch. I can lay down, put my feet up and relax right here in the loveseat. And I do allocate an hour here and there to doing just that. I did add a small fan out here too, that I can plug in and beat the heat. We definitely need all the help we can get right now. HOT, yes it is HOT! Still loving the fabrics I picked out.
And this little yardsale vase gets a new lantana flower every few days. I found that dragonfly votive holder years ago yardsaling too and added it out here for some additional cuteness on my tray. Yummy fabrics. The coffee table is good for holding books and a cold drink. I brought up another little plant stand that holds a slab of marble and a couple of newly potted impatiens. I love growing flowers and having more on the porch is good with me. Here’s where the brass yardsale birds ended up. They are heavy enough they should stay put on this railing. Coral impatience. Another look at the birds. These yellow zinnias are doing well for me too. And since I got the new camera, I’ve been experimenting with some other flowers in the yard. This is my limelight hydrangea, which is now bustin’ out with blooms. I love this plant! And a purple coneflower is oh so pretty.
Back to the porch, I also got a new light fixture (Lowes, $30), a nice addition to the porch. The other one I had up here was from a yardsale, so it was time to get a nicer one.
Another impatience plant here on the bakers rack. I also picked up a strand of capiz shell lights from Target, just in case we want to sit out here in the evening. Aren’t they cute? I tied them up with zip ties and they stay put just fine even when I close the umbrella. And last, but not least, we finally got a nice storm door on our backdoor, which was much needed. We can already tell a difference in how much cool air now stays in the house instead of escaping out this door. It pulls down from the top to reveal a screen that we can use during the Spring and Fall when the air is cooler.
One note on our gray siding. You can see the color of our brick in this pic, which is what our entire house is made of, except this small area here on the deck space. The former owner painted all the trim this gray color right before we moved in. Eventually, all the trim will be repainted to more of a brown/taupe color, which I think will look much better with our brick. That’s why I used a taupe on the deck stain and that’s why I chose this brown/tan color for the new door. Just in case you were wondering. Gray is not my first choice for the siding or trim on our house and it will be repainted eventually. 🙂 For now, I’m living with it.
So, that’s an update out on the porch! I am loving this new space so much. Watching hummingbirds has become my favorite past-time. 🙂
I hope you have a place outside to enjoy too. Do you?!
Hop on over to Holiday with Matthew Mead and read about my childhood Christmas memories of my Barbie doll! 🙂 Do you still have YOUR Barbie? I do!
And last, the 2 Blueberry cookbook winners are: #124 Susan with Thrums and #41 Carolyn H. Congrats ladies! I’ve sent emails to both of you and I hope you enjoy your cookbooks.
Richella at Imparting Grace says
Your porch looks wonderful, Rhoda! I love all the touches of green. The fabrics you chose for out there are just great. Of course, it’s those awesome shutters that tie everything together! Can I come have a glass of iced tea with you? Or maybe you could come here and have one with me!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
Love your beautiful porch! Those pillows are adorable and I totally want to kick back and enjoy that loveseat! Wonderful!
Michael - Innkeeper says
the beauty is certainly in the details. loving all your added extra special touches!
Kim says
Rhoda, your deck looks divine. I don’t know how you go out there even with a fan in this heat. I love that new light fixture. That would even look good inside somewhere.
Carol says
I read your post over at Matthew Mead’s, I have very similar memories. I’m not lucky enough to still have my Barbies but I still have the memories! What happy memories, my Mom would be proud that I have them, they made for a happy childhood!
Carol in GA
arlene @At Home with the Grimms says
Love the new photos….those brass yard sale birdies are so cute perched on the railing.
Willow Decor says
Nothing beats relaxing on a porch! Great photos!
xx-Gina
Dayle says
It looks lovely, Rhoda. A wonderful place to gather.
I’m having a “Simple Pleasures” blog party on Thursday. Would love for you to join me.
Candy says
I love your porch especially the green accents! I was wondering what color and brand of paint you used for your porch. I love the color and have already spent too much trying to find the right shade of taupe/brown. Have a great day!
Rhoda says
Candy, I hope you’ll come back to see this. I used Lowes Olympic Maximum solid deck stain in Taupe. I’ve enjoyed the color.
Alice A says
Mornin’ Rhoda;
How inviting … love all these pics, and wish i were there to enjoy in person with You! BTW… liked those limelight hydrangeas .. so cool looking in that shade of green…. and of course, love all the antics of those hummingbirds….. have you ever seen them strafing each other over their territories… like mini- jet fighters! hilarious to watch….
Loved your Barbie memories, especially the sweet wardrobe sewn by your mom….. precious memories wrapped in that little case…. what a keepsake.
thanks for sharing these…
blessings today
Rhoda says
Alice, yes, those little hummers sure are territorial, aren’t they?! They dive bomb each other all the time and make little chirping noises when they’re out there. I have so much fun watching them.
Lauren@SimplyLKJ says
Very inviting! Thanks for sharing the new updates with us.
Patti says
Rhoda – love your patio look. You have to get a lime green sweet potato plant – it takes direct heat super -(here in Houston in July
it ALL has to take sun well ) & cascades over your planter giving a lush cool look!!! I planted mine with a gold lantana –
the sparkle of chartreuse and sunshine yellow brightens everyday.
Hugs to you –
Ellie says
Gorgeous porch! I can see why you love to relax there. Who wouldn’t?!
Vanessa says
Hi Rhoda! Thanks again for letting me feature your porch on my blog! Hope you got a chance to hop over and take a look at it as I begin my series on “Deck”orating. I appreciate all the inspiration yours has provided and I’m excited to warm mine up a bit!
Vanessa
robyn says
Rhoda…it’s all just FABULOUS! I want to come over and hang out! GORGEOUS!!!
Terri says
Hi Rhoda,
I just love your new outdoor area. Now that I have my back porch back (ex-hubby used to keep three BBQ pits, a four wheeler, and lots of firewood 0ut there much to my dissatisfaction), I’m wanting to pretty it up with some comfy chairs and cushions so I can relax out there and you’ve inspired me. I’m going with the same color scheme to match my red, lime, and brown striped patio umbrella. Been watching some outdoor wicker chairs at Pier One for a while now hoping they’ll go on clearance…..
Christine says
Looks fabulous!
heidi @ wonder woman wannabe says
Looks like a wonderful place to kick back and relax! We’ll have a porch in the very near future that I hope to build into and nice relaxing retreat as well!
Debbie says
I think we need to have the party on your porch! It is wonderful. I would love to sit there and drink coffee in the morning…what a wonderful job you have done decorating it too!
Great post.
Blessings,
Debbie