If you came over to visit me today, we would definitely bring our sweet iced tea and have a seat on our screened porch. It is one of my favorite places to study my Bible, read a book, or take a little siesta.
Here is a close-up of the table my dad made for us out of an old chicken crate I had in the basement. Many of the yardsticks are very old and came from businesses that used to be in our community. I had fun searching for them, and they are quite a conversation piece for company. I got the idea for this project from The Lettered Cottage.
We enjoy having breakfast on this little table, which I purchased cheap at an auction. Note to self: get rid of that TV antenna. It isn’t even hooked up! Ugly, ugly, ugly.
I love this little chandelier hanging over the table!
Old metal lawn chairs -swoon! It doesn’t show well in this photo, but this little chair has the cutest swirly decoration on its back. Can’t wait for my impatiens to peek over the top of the old fern stand and the green plant to spill over the front.
OH MY GOSH – I'm in love with that area. You've inspired me – we have an enclosed back porch, but its full of dirty throw rugs, old socks that the dogs have drug out & dead bugs… I want to make mine pretty like yours!!!
My favorite spot? On the front porch in my rocker, with my dog at my feet… love that space
Oh I am so swooning over all of it! I so wish for a screened in porch!! One of these days. In the mean time, I'm enjoying yours. Love that table and the trellis. REally, I just love it all!
What a charming place to sit and visit. We love our screened porch too especially since it's too buggy to sit outside .
I'll be by at around 5'ish with a bottle of Pinot Grigio …
And the table your dad made is amazing! Yes, The Lettered Cottage is such an inspiring blog …
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Linda
Susan your porch is fantastic. I would love an outdoor space like this. Thanks so much for sharing with the newbie party.
Your porch is so cozy! What a great place to relax! 🙂
Susan-That is a perfect porch. What fun it would be to sit there and enoy a cold drink with you. Love the table that your Dad made and your white flowers are gorgeous.
I have been looking for an old glider like that for years. Was it kind of a toned down green color or red? I had two Aunts that had them….my 2 favorite Aunties…and one was green and one was red. I would sit there for hours with books and read. I have never seen one as an adult. xo Diana
You've got so many great ideas here I don't know where to start! I am getting ready decorate our new front porch and you've got all the elements here I had in mind. I just wish I was this far along. That candle chandy might be my favorite thing but then again the metal lawn chair, and the glider….I'm just going to stop before I sound gushy. Great job!
-Lynn
What an adorable, welcoming space, Susan! Don't be surprised if you find me asleep on that glider soon!
We are just starting to plan our dream home build so it is so lovely to see your beautiful porch. It looks so peaceful and pretty – exactly what I would like for our home. Sherylee.
Love your screened porch! I used to have some chairs that matched your glider many years ago. When I saw that table I immediately thought of the Lettered Cottage. Then I read on and saw that it was. Precious table!
It's all so pretty and I wish I could pop over, if you'd have me!!! The yardstick table is awesome, what a great idea. Love the white hanging basket and candolier.
My favorite spots are the front porch – when there are no mosquitoes about – and the screened gazebo off the back deck where I'm safe from any buzzing things!
Happy days in the garden Susan.
Mary
How awesome is that table! I love the yardsticks and the chicken crate. I am totally pinning this.
Thanks for linking up to our party.
Happy Great Outdoors Day!
blessings,
karianne
Screen porch love is right!! That yard stick table is to die for. Thank you for linking up at our party! 🙂
Karah
Your porch is just delightful Susan. Love it!
… and so very happy you shared at our Great Outdoors link party!
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Linda
(Yes, I'm still making my way through all the links … hey, don't give me grief! I had some pillow orders to fill this week too …)
I have a collection of yard sticks I'm saving up for a fun project like your fabulous table! Now I want a chicken crate!
Love your vintage glider (I found one last month)!! and your shell chair – great vintage finds!
Pinning!
And so glad you joined our Outdoors party.
Kelly
Such a delightful sunporch! (I absolutely love the coffee table.)