Ever So Clever, Ever So Pretty Friday, #8 {Porch Makeover}

Happy Friday everyone!

This week I am presenting my upper back porch area that was inspired by Kelly, from Eclectically Vintage.

When she posted about her new patio furniture last year, I headed to Home Depot to buy that beautiful patio set.

You can see the original post here.

Today, I present you with this year’s Spring Porch makeover.

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It is not a large space, but very cozy and perfect for that early morning cup of coffee…

…..or a calm, relaxing space at the end of the day.

And..here is Kelly’s beautiful patio…

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I just love her vintage slider too!!

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I added floral pillows from Lowe’s Home Improvement.

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I was eyeing these great Ikat pillows from Pottery Barn, but these were $13/ea compared to the Pottery Barn at $50/ea.

…..hopefully one day I can see the PB pillows on sale or at the outlet!

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During the Spring, it is so nice to be able to see the flowering trees from the porch.

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This is the view from the dining room..

…..the porch is accessible from the dining room, great room, and master bedroom…

……….three sets of french doors surround this porch.

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One corner of the porch…I plan to mount this wall hanging on a canvas soon.

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This corner has my favorite piece of patio furniture…..my tea cart.

My very favorite garden and gift center is being liquidated and sold and they started their sale yesterday.

…..I purchased the lantern and the burlap canvas art on sale.

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The small Eugenia topiary is from Lowe’s, flower pot from HomeGoods….

…..the bird plate and birds were a gift from my granddaughter.

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This burlap canvas lends to a pretty texture.

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The armillary is new to the space…I purchased it from One Kings Lane several months ago.

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The coffee table has two trays of the pretty “aluminum cane” that lift up for easy serving…

…..I love this owl (a gift from a friend) that goes so well the with turquoise flower pots.

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I hope you enjoyed my 2013 Spring Porch…that was inspired by the talented Kelly of Eclectically Vintage.

Have a beautiful weekend!!

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Living Room Christmas Mantel

After a couple of days of working on the mantel…I finally finished..

…..at 10:30 that evening, I sat down on the sofa with my cup of tea…admiring my mantel…

……….then crash!!…the left tree toppled over, taking part of the garland with it.

I did not cry or curse.

I just took a deep breath and with the help of my hubby and “all the king’s men”..

…..it was secured and back together again. (oh that rhymed!)

So here is my living room mantel for this year…

…..another woodland type theme.

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Two winter trees flanking each side of the mantel..

…..one is lit with led lights..

……….with owls and birds happily perched.

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The mantel has an evergreen garland for the base…

…..and two holly berry twig garlands intertwined.

I placed my wooden monogram over a cotton wreath that I had made.

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I hung ornaments beneath the garland…

…..I found ornaments that coordinated with the holly berry garland.

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Pretty owls and birds frolic in the trees and garland….

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When seeing this photo…I am inclined to say “Peace On Earth”

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And the squirrel keeps coming back every season for a visit….

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A view from the left side of the mantel….

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So there you have it…my Living Room 2012 Christmas Mantel..

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Hope you enjoyed it !!!

And if you would like to see my mantels from 2011…click here

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I was on the lookout for 2 chairs for the porch…

I had this vision in mind…chairs that you could envision looking great outside…

…..with the feel of indoor furnishings.

I was reading a post of Kelly’s at Eclectically Vintage…

………………..I heard the chorus of the Angels…singing Hallelujah……you found them!

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She wrote about walking into Home Depot to buy paint…

…..and there it was…the set she was searching hither and yonder for.

After a couple of emails between Kelly and I, Kelly informed me that the set was on sale…half price!!

………………..I heard the chorus of the Angels again…..singing Hallelujah..Hallelujah.

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I just wanted two chairs…you can only buy this style in a set….

…..but for half price…it was a no brainer!!…

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The original intention was to add 2 chairs to the front porch…but now I have a love seat and table as a bonus…

…..so hence, plans changed…

And enter the snowball effect…moving furniture all around the porches…

The best place was on the upper back porch…

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Previously we just had a table and two chairs in that space…

Now, we can have “company” out there…to sit and enjoy wonderful conversation, wave to the golfers….

…..and yell at the deer eating my plants!

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And my rusty, chippy table fit perfectly between the loveseat and chair…

…..I think that table is due for a new paint job!

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And KariAnne…I’ve been spraying my ivy with dish soap…The winnebago has left the building….

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Added a couple of Pottery Barn outdoor pillows for that punch of color…

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The table had this vignette yesterday…

Today, I added the patriotic tin of sunflowers I used for my dinner group tablescape….

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These are a few photos of the porch before:

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So thanks Kelly..for your help in bringing new life to this porch!..

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