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Our House: Main Porch, it’s the Details that Make it Special!

July 6, 2012

A couple days ago I showed you the finished project of the main porch at ‘Our House’, (that used to be a pergola) so today I thought I take a little time to highlight some of the details on that porch.

Here’s the finished porch.  To see the way it looked before, when it was still a pergola, click here.

So let’s pretend you can step up the two steps and get a feel for it:

The all weather wicker chairs swivel and rock and are wonderfully comfortable. I ordered them from Target.com a few years ago and they’ve held up super well… they look like new still, and I sit in them nearly every day! And of course the rug under your feet, (that I showed you a simple clever way to secure it) is a strong introduction to the color scheme.

But wait, look up…

When you enter into the porch, even though it has a traditional roof now, you get a wonderful airy feel because of the open rafters and sky blue ceiling.

 

And while you’re looking up at the rafters, you see where I hung this vintage window screen, (I bought at a local occasional sale) with simple chains and secured with wire so the wind doesn’t move it too much.

On the vintage enamel table that sits below that screen window sits this pair of oversized lanterns that I bought at that same occasional sale. (Those are the same lanterns I made floral/candle arrangements for at Christmas time… you can see that here.)

Flanking each side of the French doors are a pair of cobalt blue planters I bought at Pier 1 years ago. I have these simple ferns I picked up from Home Depot this Spring, and stuck in twigs and faux twigs that have little lights on them.

And we can’t forget our lobster bell that we bought while in Maine a few years ago. On windy days, it’s a clanging reminder of one of my favorite places on earth!

I have a flag I mounted on the front now too. I’ve always wanted a flag and now we finally have one!

So there you have it, some of the details that make this porch at ‘Our House’ special.

 

 

 

 

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  1. kim@too much time says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Can I come hang out on your awesome porch? That framed window screen is so cool! Thanks for linking up:)

    Reply
  2. Sherry says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Lovely! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  3. Angela says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:57 am

    Great colors and details! I love how you added twigs to the fern. It looks like an amazing place to relax! I found your link at Alderberry Hill.

    Angela

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  4. Christine says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    I LOVE the swivel chairs!!! And everything else in fact!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mrs. Handyverger says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    It looks like a wonderful place to relax! I love the effect of the blue ceiling. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I love your porch especially the open rafters! I thought of this AFTER we enclosed ours…oh well, too late now! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Oh I love it. What a great porch and the furniture looks soooooo inviting. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  8. Vintage Street Designs says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Your front porch looks lovely…so inviting! Have a wonderful week! Judy

    Reply
  9. Diane @ The Checkered Apple says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    The porch looks very welcoming and colorful!

    Reply
  10. Cynthia says

    July 6, 2012 at 9:03 am

    It looks fantastic. I love the chairs and the accessories ae great!

    Cynthia

    Reply
  11. Donnamae says

    July 6, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Didn’t realize you could see the rafters…how wonderful!! So open and light!! 😉

    Reply

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