I showed you a sneak peek of my side porch awhile ago. What a mess it has been for some time now. I have this great wrap-a-round porch that was just dying to be used with something other than plastic Little Tykes toys and a catch all for storage.
So I took the plunge and went shopping. We have one of those credit cards where you accumulate points and with the points you can get gift cards. So I cashed in some of our points, got Home Depot gift cards and bought some new furniture. And what a great way to shop since the cards covered
about two thirds of the cost.
Isn't it pretty, we finally have someplace to sit comfortably and eat.
And I had to add some beautiful white petunia's and pink geraniums.
I bought the seat cushions for $14.99 each at Marshalls in trying to keep with the blue theme of my home.
I have two of these chairs that were sitting in my shed for ages. I took them out and spruced them up a bit. Now I want to get a love seat so I can make a conservation area as well as a dining area.
As for my feathered nest friends......well, they are living right outside my front door. Lets have a peek....
One day there were three....
And the next there were four!
Mamma bird is pretty protective of her little ones. Can't wait until they're born.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I will be linking up with:
Hi Marianne! What an absolutely gorgeous new dining set! Your entire porch is just lovely and that nest of eggs is so sweet. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday this week! :-)
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Hi Marianne...
ReplyDeleteMy friend, your porch looks sooo pretty and inviting! I love your new dining set and all the beautiful blue cushions! Your flowers are gorgeous too...I especially like the white petunias! Looks like spring has definitely arrived at your place...thanks so much for sharing your new pretties with us!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Love your dinette set and your spruced up chairs!
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Love your porch and the birds nest is a prop you could not afford to buy!Thanks for coming by my blog, My Old Historic House. I am your newest follower. Richard and Sissy
ReplyDeleteStopping by from French Country Cottage link party. I love your header, but then I love blue and white. Your porch is very pretty, and such a generous size. Lucky you. Wicker is classic and looks great on your porch. Amazing that nature provides such wonderful shades in those eggs.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty! I love your charming porch and your refreshed furniture and how fun to have that little nest to watch! So sweet! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)
ReplyDeleteI love it Marianne! I had been contemplating getting a wicker chair like that for our bedroom...I love the seat cushion and the pillow. Everything looks beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous Marion. I have the same pillow on my bed. That pillow is so versatile. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.
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ReplyDeleteI'm loving your blue eggs and everything else, too! I'm a new follower and hope you come follow me.
Helen of Helen's Decor
Looks great and I love the little birds nest. Even when they make them in my potted plants it's hard for me to get rid of them. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, it looks nice & cozy!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in awe of your porch and it's even more fabulous with the new furniture ~ great choice!
ReplyDeleteHappy Metamorphosis Monday from your newest follower :O)
Your porch is so sweet and beautiful! Love the table set!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty porch! I ❤ those blue eggs! Thanks for sharing your blues.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Marianne.
Great furniture, Marianne! I love white wicker on a porch. Those eggs are so beautiful. I guess even the birds want to match the blue you have going on! : )
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS choice - love you were able to be so frugal and get with your accummulated points- I keep meaning to do that but just can't decide- this post was a true inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your porch and wish I could come over and sip something wonderful with you as we wait for those sweet pretty blue eggs to hatch.
What a delightful space you have created for yourself and family, well done!
Hi there, I'm visiting from BNOTP for the first time. Your new furniture is really pretty. And, I love the sweet birds eggs in the nest. I'm from New Brunswick Canada and our spring is quite late this year but the birds are nesting and I'll soon see eggs too. :-) Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so pretty! It looks like you have a nice wide area there too. Lots of living space.
ReplyDeleteI love white wicker and will have to head over to our Home Depot and see what's new!
LOVE blue and white. It reminds me of my mom and my grandmother's dish collections. So sentimental to me.
So glad you found my blog so I can follow you too!
Love Jersey....spent 12 summers in Cape May as a little girl.
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A
Your porch is beautiful, and so is your blog. I'm a new follower. Stop by and visit me sometime.
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Hi Marianne, it's me again. Thanks so much for your helpful comment on my sink post. I am leaning towards a sink and a half but am afraid that at 25" it will be quite small. I will mostly do hand dish washing as we are on a well. It will be stainless for sure and a drop in. I appreciate your help. Oh, and there are 3 robin eggs in the nest by our back deck! I found them today. These robins nest there every spring. :-) I hope they don't freeze! It's only 5 Celsius (about 40 F) today. BRRRR. Thanks again. Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blues!
ReplyDeleteBlissful Blue, come and see.
Love your white wicker table and chairs. Your cushions are perfect.Everything looks so inviting. I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much.
ReplyDeleteLovely porch, love your new furniture. Staying tuned to see what happens to your feathered neighbors :)
ReplyDeletejust lovely! i'm saving for a screen porch. and i do the same with my credit card...cash in for home depot gift cards. mulch, new plants, pots, fencing...all paid for by points! love it!
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Your porch is lovely! How fun to find the bird eggs, will be more fun watching them hatch and grow! Hope your week is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
WOW!! Gorgeous porch!! You did an amazing job and what a great deals cashing in your points! And how lovely are those bird eggs?!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful night.
Sincerely,
Melinda
A cheery spot like this can just change your whole outlook! Very nice! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteYour porch is stunning. I'm loving those birdie eggs. Enjoy your baby birds!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW,
Judy
Love what you have done with the porch. I adore the nest and all the pots of sweet blooms. Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne, I love your new wicker porch set and the cushions are looking so beautiful against the white. I love how you paired the blue striped cushion with the pillow that looks like burlap. The cute nest of eggs is adorable.The picture under your header is gorgeous. I love blue. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely evening.~Poppy
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Hi Marianne! What a wonderful place to kick back and watch the world go by! Your new furniture was just the thing that great porch needed! Love the mix of fabrics and colors! :) And those darling little eggs will be so much fun to watch!
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Hi Marianne, I love your new furniture and cushions. Thank you for sharing your lovely porch at my party. I hope you enjoy many good times there.
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Sherry
That looks like the perfect place to sit and relax!
ReplyDeleteOnly one word needed: GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Gloria