Saturday, May 5, 2012

The Beginings of a Summer Porch

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (NIV)


This post will be short on words, and full of Pictures. That's always the best part, anyhow, right?


Today was beautiful, so I started getting my porch ready for summer.


A few of these treasures spent the winter in the house, so now was the time to return them to the great outdoors.


It's still a little too early for annuals, not to many in stock yet, so I used some cut flowers for now. I just used some recycled cans with water inside the flower pots.


Hope you enjoy!


You know I always have to try and get a "spring" or two in my displays...










Thanks for stopping by my porch, do come back now.

If you like it, PIN IT!
Please leave a comment to let me know you were here, and I would love it if you wanted to follow along, I don't always know where I'm going, but I'm always glad when I get there!

Sorry if this post seems rushed, I'm trying to finish, with an ever increasing migraine, so forgive me if this is riddled with errors. Have a wonderful night!


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32 comments:

  1. How beautiful! I love that little stepladder and your trays - oh and that swing... and EVERYTHING!!

    What a pretty place to spend a summer day.

    Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  2. Your porch looks so inviting. I'd love to have a place to hang a swing! I love the ladder with the scripture on top. Think I'll pin that one!
    Christa

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  3. Wish I could say the same here . . . nothing but cold, rainy weather for weeks and it's pouring right now! But you've given me some great ideas to incorporate WHEN it does warm up -- I pinned your ladder! Love it!

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  4. So pretty! I never thought of using a couple of trays on the porch, but they look really geat the way you have things displayed.

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  5. Your porch is so pretty. I love all your special touches and the flowers in the pitcher are so pretty. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  6. Hi Lorrie: I'm so glad to meet you. I am following you also. Your porch is looking so pretty. It looks like a very peaceful place to sit and swing and rest. I like all the quiet greenery behind and who is that beautiful furry black guy/girl that I see? I am now going to check out the other newbies..Happy Sunday..Judy

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  7. I so hope your migraine is gone! I have them too so I understand. I stopped by from Debbiedoo's and so glad to find you! I will be following along and look forward to more of your talent.

    I love, love the swing! All of the flowers and special touches are so colorful and pretty. I see a precious dog in one photo ~ aren't they the best?

    Stop by and say hi when you can ~

    Pat

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  8. Lorrie, your porch looks so peaceful & tranquil, I would love to lay back on your swing and just reminisce. Lovely pictures, thanks so much for sharing.

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  9. Your porch looks inviting! I love all of the flowers and the dog in the background looks pretty cute, too! :)

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  10. What a beautiful porch setting Lorrie - your newest follower
    Suzan

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  11. I love all you have shown her--the ladder is really great. The big dog in the background makes the scene complete! TFS!

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  12. Hi, Love your porch! It's very interesting and has a collected appearance over time. I love the little ladder. I also really love the 2-sided clock. I saw one like that at Hobby Lobby but never thouoght of using it outdoors. You did a beautiful job making your porch cozy and relaxed.

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  13. Darling porch. Love the vintage step ladder and metal stool. I'm happy to be a new follower and hope you'll stop by and follow back, Mary Alice

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  14. Your porch is is so cute! I love the ladder. Thanks for visiting me at my front porch. Blessings, Tammy

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  15. What a lovely porch you have! The step ladder with the green trays on it is awesome! The pitcher full of flowers is so unique! Great Pics! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Sooo pretty! I am more than ready for summer and some "porch time." Your doggie is beautiful, too!

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  17. What a lovely spot. Bring on summer, right? I can not wait. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  18. I love how you have a plant tucked down inside an old bedspring. I pinned it to my "repurposing/upcycling ideas" board. Very cute!

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  19. Such a cozy porch!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  20. So very pretty, and I would be sitting her often - then I wouldn't get anything done. Because I don't have covered deck so many things I can't put out there, it rains often in my neck of the woods, But if I did I would dress it so similiar to yours. I have an old ladder that I will be using. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday's Best.

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  21. Your porch is beautiful...I love the stepstool...and the words on it:)
    Hope your headache is better and that you had a wonderful day!
    Rene'

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  22. Everything is so pretty. I like lantern with all the pretty patina and enjoyed seeing all the accessories you surrounded it with. The pitcher of flowers is beautiful too. What a lovely view you must have when you sit on your porch. Thanks so much for visiting us at Your Cozy Home Party so we can all enjoy it too!

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  23. WOW!

    You sure do know how to take gorgeous pictures!

    Everything is really awesome and SURE gets me in the mood to be outdoors!

    Well Done!

    (My first visit, found you through Cozy Home Party.)

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  24. Hi, I came by the cosy homes party and would like to come again so I have become a follower! I loved your ideas for using all sorts of things to brighten up a patio. I think I will be copying some of your ideas. Hope your migraine is much better....horrible things, aren't they? Joan

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  25. I LOVE your ladder. Where did you get the trays that are on the ladder, the yellow ones? Love those. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Toot Your Horn Tuesday :)

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  26. The whole patio/porch is lovely. You made it really special with the pieces you added. I LOVE the scripture stepladder and the colorful trays. I just recently started with migraines, so you have my sympathy and I hope you are starting to feel better.

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  27. Newest follower!! I love your blog and your beautiful swing. I have some pics of mine on a recent post, but now I'm thinking I need to go add a few things! Blogs do give us so much inspiration! Glad to find a new kindred spirit. Hope you'll come be my neighbor..blog friend..too. Have a great week.
    Betty

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  28. Hi again....I know I was here before, but just wanted to drop by this week to say CONGRATS! Your lovely garden was one of the posts I picked to be featured on my party this week. I have a feature button for your sidebar or a feature page if you would like it. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home with me and have a wonderful Thursday.

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  29. Your blog name perfectly sums up your summer porch ... filled with so many secret treasures to find and marvel at and enjoy! I could just sit and swing on that swing all day and still miss some special touches!

    ... so happy you shared with us all at our Great Outdoors link party!

    :)

    Linda

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  30. Nothing better than an old ladder - it's the perfect display piece!
    Kelly

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