I always enjoy my front porch almost year round. I took these photos on 9/11 in honor of those who had lost their lives but never posted them. Recently a blogger shared with me that she was looking for ideas for her front porch I thought it an excellent time to post these pictures. I hope she can draw some ideas from my photos. Mine is not a huge front porch, it is not very wide but I do have two areas that we enjoy, the rocking chairs and on the opposite end of the porch is a swing.
I love sitting on my porch watching all the passer-bys. And I am thoroughly enjoying my new landscaping, it is beautiful and I love sitting outside enjoying the view of my English garden.
We enjoy our rocking chairs most often when the sun goes down and there is a little breeze which does happen here in the South. The hanging iron piece with the candle in it hanging between the rockers, I bought at Boxwood in Atlanta. One of my FAVORITE places to shop. This particular piece came from New Orleans and it is very old.
I very often enjoy my afternoon tea here but I also enjoy having cocktails here as I watch most of my neighbors going home from work in the afternoon. And I always have a beautiful pillow in my chair. This fabric of the pillows is a reproduction of an 1800's Williamsburg print.
This old iron container holds an old fashioned plant, a very rare cleome. It has a purplish bloom that is just getting ready to open up.
At the other end of my porch I have a swing that also holds some complimenting pillows. Alas, the swing was out being repainted which is why I have no pictures of it but will soon. A big front porch is truly a Southern delight.
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Love your porch. I too enjoy sitting on the porch and watching the world go by.I like your cute little rabbit too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Outdoor Wednesday, Annette
Carolyn, your porch is terrific! Love that lantern! It is a gem! And what better place for cocktails or tea!!!
ReplyDeleteI seriously covet your porch! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! The lantern is stunning! I really need one of those;0) Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us.
ReplyDelete~Holly
You have a beautiful porch! I absolutely love the iron lantern! Your little white bunny it adorable! Beautiful place to relax with a preferred beverage of choice.
ReplyDeleteYour furbabies are adorable! Thank you for sharing your beautiful porch with us!
~ Tracy