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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Friendly Front Porch

A repost for Blog Party-Savvy Southern Style
Please be patient and scroll past the open spaces to the comments section. I tried to edit all **** broke loose.
Ginger




Come sit a while!
We have family to welcome you!
Meet Bobby, my daughter's 11 month old pug. He was visiting last week.

Bobby had made friends with "Elvis". "Elvis" is a little under the weather after a hard winter.



You can see the pollen on the black table




This time of year everything looks dull, weary and tired. Just like Elvis.
It is time to brighten things up a little. The first week of May, each year, the pressure washer man shows and does his magic on all the outside porches. On alternating years he cleans the house.
I really thought we needed to add a pop of color. So off I went to the fabric store.


I fell in love with this Robert Allen outdoor fabric. This was my starting point and I needed to work with the existing rugs.  I covered the cushion on the swing with this fabric and bought new outdoor pillows.


Next I chose new cushions for the rockers. The rockers are a little "chippy" so I won't be painting them.

The pillows on the swing are from Walmart. On the rocker the cushions are from Walmart, the pillows from Pier One.
Now to do a little spray painting. I will be painting the old milk can, a vintage table and a wicker table. Time to choose a color that pops!
I was sure you would guess the color!


See that little yellow/green pedestal thingie? I bought it for $1.00 at a thrift shop. 


It was ugly then and it is still ugly but I have an idea for it. It will show up again soon.

I think the porch turned out nice. There are still a few more things I want to do but I wanted to share.


The boot was on sale at Stein Mart, the squirrel was a gift,
the candle holder was thrifted and the candle from HomeGoods.





I flipped up the thrift store crochet piece so you could see my little friend and the table.

Lest I forget "Elvis" got a thorough grooming, however, he is still "Dog" tired.
I hope you enjoyed your visit to my front porch.
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46 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I wish I was sitting rocking on the porch with yall smelling fresh paint right now.
    This looks absolutely fantastic, love your color choices.
    Everything looks so fresh,bright and cheery.
    hugs to ya gran
    ~Jo
    Lazyonloblolly

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  2. Gloria FoxJune 14, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Love the colors. I wish I had a porch like that.

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  3. DeniseJune 14, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Hi Ginger,

    I just love, love, love your porch! It's so inviting, and the colors are wonderful. Your daughter's pug is adorable. Every time a see a pug, I think about the movie "Otis and Milo". It's the sweetest children's movie, and our son watched it over and over when he was young.

    Hugs to you,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  4. FarahJune 14, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hello Ginger, welcome back... so nice your porch is I love the colours of cushions you use, they cheerify the whole porch ... very lovely tour to your porch... sure I would like to come with a glass of lemonade...
    please visit me if you can
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  5. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 14, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I wish I was visiting with you at your pretty porch, having some lemonade in a hot summer day! I love your little black-pug guest, I have a soft spot for pugs, we lost our 12 plus yrs. pug last year, I still miss him so! Great color choises, too. Hope you visit as I'm at TTT. Lots of hugs. FABBY

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  6. KarenJune 15, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Ginger your porch is gorgeous. I love the new fabric you chose and that great shade of green. It looks just beautiful.

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  7. Miss CharJune 15, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Ginger, your choice of fabric is perfect to spiff things up and the new green paint added to the mix just sets the porch in motion for a wonderful summer. Even Elvis looks like he's happy to be guarding the porch. And that little pug is just too sweet.

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  8. LynnJune 15, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Your pops of color look great Ginger, and your porch is very welcoming:@)

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  9. NanaDianaJune 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Ginger- I love your front porch..it is all bright and Summery looking..and poor old Elvis does looked pooped. Maybe his new little pug-companion has tired him out!;>) xo Diana

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  10. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJune 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Oh I love your porch. The black rockers with the touches of green look great! And your choice of fabric is perfect.

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  11. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorJune 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Bobby looks soo adorably cute!! and I'm loving all the colors in your beautiful porch...leafy greens, blues and yellow perfect for a summer porch... wish I had a porch like yours...it just beckons you to sit down and relax on those rockers... very warm and inviting. Loving all those cushions and the vibrant outdoor fabric you chose. I like the way you carry your paint supplies in that caddy.... such a great idea! Enjoyed this beautiful post! Would love you to visit me sometime if you get a chance. Have a lovely week!~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  12. Jenny's HeartJune 15, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I'll bring the sweet tea and we can have a nice visit on your porch! I love it. I love all the colors you picked out as well.
    Have a great day.

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  13. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Your daughter's puppy is so cute!

    I love the new fabric on the swing. Great choice of pillows. I love the painted green furniture and milk can. I have been adding green to my yard too.

    Dee

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  14. sandi collinsJune 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    your front porch is the best.such a nice place to sit and visit.

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  15. sandi collinsJune 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

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  16. sandi collinsJune 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    your front porch is the best.such a nice place to sit and visit.

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  17. sandi collinsJune 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    your front porch is the best.such a nice place to sit and visit.

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  18. sandi collinsJune 15, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    your front porch is the best.such a nice place to sit and visit.

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  19. Chatty CroneJune 15, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I wish that I had a porch like that, the talent you have, and that cute pug!

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  20. TammyJune 15, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I met you on the comment part of somebody's post. Your name caught my attention. I love your porch! It looks so cozy! Wow what a difference a little spray paint, fabric and pillows make. I'm your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime.:)

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  21. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJune 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Dearest Ginger,

    You sure did add some color to your front porch! You got lots of space to display it.
    Job well done, you're an active lady.

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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  22. JeanneJune 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love the Blue and green color combos. Nice blog!

    http://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2011/06/easter-hutch.html

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  23. Red Door HomeJune 15, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    You are so lucky to have such a wonderful porch! All your new additions makes it even prettier!

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  24. A House in the CountryJune 15, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Wow! Have you been busy! Looks beautiful and little Bobby is a keeper!

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  25. bjJune 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Your porch is just beautiful I LOVE the colors you chose. Ole Elvis, poor thing, he looks like he is sooo tired. :)

    Be sure to link your pretty porch with Kim and Rhondi for their porch parties on the 21 and 22nd.
    xoxo bj

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  26. Chef in TrainingJune 16, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I love the colors and fabric! they are gorgeous! I found your blog through a link party and LOVE it! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  27. JanetJune 16, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I am really liking that color green! Everything looks so pretty, too!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  28. KarieJune 16, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Oh how pretty. Love your porch and the colors you have used. Makes me want to do some changing on my porch. That cute dog of yours is adorable. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  29. Savannah GrannyJune 17, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    The large white section disappeared, thanks goodness. I didn't clear it up. It went away as quickly as it appeared. Like I said computer/blogger illiteracy. Thanks for your kind comments. Hugs, Ginger:)

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  30. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Elvis looks much happier now.
    There is a sparkle in his eye. I think once you brightened the surroundings he perked up. Maybe the pug visit helped too.

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  31. BabsJune 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Ginger, WOW!! Great colors and love your choice of fabric for the cushions. What shade of green is that in Rustoleum? LOVE it! Of course green is my favorite color.
    Your porch is so inviting. Now tell me... does every house in Savannah have a porch? lol
    Have a great weekend on your porch.
    Babs

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  32. DiannJune 18, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Oh Ginger! Your redo of the porch is gorgeous! I love the fabrics and the colors you chose! Everything is happy and inviting! Great redo! Thank you or joining TTF and have a fantastic weekend!

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  33. DebbiedoosJune 20, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Ginger, I am so happy you joined the party. love the splashes of color, especially the greens. Thanks so much for sharing. Of course I love that lil pug too...a lot more fit than our Lucy LOL.

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  34. ShoumiJune 20, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    ginger, So lovely colours and fabric nice...
    gorgeous!!!


    Shoumi
    http://shoumiaslam.blogspot.com/

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  35. podsoJune 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Your porch looks so inviting. I'd love to sit and have a rock there!

    I think we have same porch pillows! (your outdoor green ones)

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  36. Betty June 20, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    You have a beautiful porch. I am just going to have to make me some pillows for my swing. I just love yours.

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  37. bjJune 21, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Just back to take another look at this pretty porch.
    xoxo bj

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  38. xinexJune 21, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Love your porch, Ginger! So welcoming! I love the porch swing, the fabric of the cushion is very pretty..Christine

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  39. RhondiJune 21, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Hi Ginger
    I love the colors you used. They really pop! Thanks for joining my porch party today.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  40. BeverlyJune 21, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    It is all perfect. Everything looks so inviting and peaceful. I love how you used the different shades of green.

    Of course, you know I love everything about your home.

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  41. DixieJune 21, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Your porch is just beautiful and even Elvis looks like he's got a second wind!

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  42. RhondaJune 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Your porch is lovely! I love everything you have done! By the way, Bobby adds a nice touch....so cute!
    This is my first time participating in Ms. Rhondi's Porch Party...I hope you will swing by my blog to visit my porch! Fresh ice cold lemonade will be waiting on you! :-)

    ~~~rhonda ~~~~

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  43. DiannJune 22, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Ginger! I just wanted to pop back by to let you know that I wll be featuring this post on this week's Thrifty Things Friday party!

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  44. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJune 29, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Love your porch. I have the exact same Robert Allen fabric on the chair cushions on my front porch! You have excellent taste! Thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment. You mentioned your blue and yellow tablescape but I couldn't find it. Could you send me a link?

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  45. Honey at 2805August 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I would love to sit on your front porch with you! (I want to sit in the swing!) It certainly is friendly. Love your color scheme and all the special touches. Of course, I do love the rocking chairs too!

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  46. Robyn StoryAugust 19, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I have a HUGE spot in my heart for pugs!! One of my staff members has two pugs that she's crazy about so when I see one I have to share it with her. She'll love seeing your grand-pug!! Thanks so much for posting our Everything Annie Sloan giveaway button on your sidebar. You simply must try the paint. I noticed that you did some painting of your own - try Chalk Paint, it will change your life!! Instant gratification and just an amazing finish. Can you tell that I just LOVE this product!!

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