Our neighbors homes are also situated way back from the street making porches fairly secluded and private..and we have no public sidewalks so we have more bicyclers that strollers!
Therefore, we usually spend time on our porch to unwind over a nice afternoon cool drink of tea or Italian water, or we will enjoy a morning or evening repast on the porch.
Our porch is on the smallish side so space is at a premium...
To maximize it I use wrought iron instead of overly stuffed furniture... it's airy yet substantial quality is perfect for our climate.
So the porch is a lovely spot for a cup of tea or coffee depending on the time of day!
or sit back and enjoy a book or latest edition of Tea Time magazine
Hubs and I love our morning brunch on the porch
Yum Yum!
Since we live across from the school we sometimes enjoy the laughter and the squeal of the kiddies... but sometimes we long for the lazy, quiet mornings of summer!
I am so glad that the chaise lounge was traded for some of mother's chairs prior to her estate sale..
which made room for my lovely porch bench!!
One of my favorite times spent on the porch is when I am planning, reading or journalling,... just spending time alone with God and a cup of tea.. my quiet time!
Your porch looks so lovely as does your pretty home! I'm so glad you are able to have a little table on it so you and your hubby can have a meal out there. I would love that. I have a front porch and we really do use it but it's so narrow there's not enough room for a table and chairs. Love your pretty plants too! Have a great week.
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Shelia ;)
Such a beautiful home and porch in a pretty neighborhood. I so enjoy flowers and now in South Ga. we are in full bloom. I have been out this morning planting a pot of periwinkles (vinca) that will bloom in summer.
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Thanks for visiting and your kind comments... I love vinca... it does well in dry and sunny climes.... we substitute them for impatiens... have a great summer!!
DeleteYou have a lovely home, Schotzy. I love your porch and your pretty plants. Living back off the street is the way I like it. It is very windy here where I live and we never enjoyed sitting out once last summer because the mosquitoes were the worst in history. I hope it's better this year so I can enjoy my quiet time out on the back deck. It is always a pleasure to have you join me. Happy May!
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Sandi
Dear Schotzy:
ReplyDeleteYour bench reminds me of a Lutyens Bench design and it is lovely. Your home looks very peaceful and lovely. I know you enjoy this outdoor space and I hope your summer is a perfect one for being out of doors. Thanks for linking and sharing this place of solitude!
Such beautiful flowers and beckoning porch - thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteSo happy to have you sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
I have a porch for the first time, actually both a front porch and a back porch. I am still sorting out how to design mine. I love the black bench with the yellow cushion, it is lovely, as is the little table to be able to set down a drink or a drink and a little snack. Just lovely. I would be honored if you would stop by and share your pretty porch at Celebrate Your Story! link party. Here is the link: http://celebrateanddecorate.com/celebrate-story-24/ I hope we see you there!
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks very peaceful and cozy! Thank you for sharing it with us at Celebrate Your Story.
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