I love my porch and all the family moments that are shared on it.
Now that the whispers of fall are here I reflect in fondness about summertime on the front porch. No one loves the change of seasons more than me. I know that fall will bring new adventures in life to the front porch. I love how our world evolves and brings a new kind of beauty each season. I am very fortunate to have this huge front porch set back in a secluded place. A place to relax, entertain, hold conversation, welcome family and friends, get hugs and kisses from little ones, mourn the losses, and celebrate the gift of each new day.
So here I celebrate the porch of summer. Summer in the South
FERNS
HYDRANGEA
So excited about this one. We have had it for several years without blooms and this year it finally bloomed. We have never gotten a purple one to grow in our yard before. So exciting! I know I said that already but it really is the little things with me.
FURNITURE
Comfortable seating is a must if you plan to linger for very long. The designs of outdoor rugs are improving greatly. I actually liked this one and I believe we will continue to see a broader selection of designs in the future. Use rugs to define small conversational areas and add color and interest. With a long porch like this it is best to break up the total space into smaller defined areas. This end offers a cushioned seating area. The opposite end had a table and chairs for eating or working on projects.
These adirondack style wicker chairs are so comfortable. Sit back, put your feet up, hear the trickle of the water from the fountain, look out at the beauty of the outdoors, and you can't help but stay a while.
The day I took this picture was a beautiful, sunny, blue sky day. This created a mirror like reflection in the door. I tried to focus on the reflection so the rest of the picture seems a little blurry. You can see the beautiful fountain area my husband created, stone by stone and plant by plant. It is amazing how the sound of water immediately begins to work it's magic of making me relax.
