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April 28, 2014 By Shirley

Spring Front Porch 2014

Last week was pretty exciting for me . .

~ ~ as many of you already know, my home was photographed for a shelter magazine.

This week, I shall be catching up on my “Spring To Do List” . .

~ ~ and one of them is my front porch.

If you missed my Upper Porch . . you can view it here.

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

I chose to go with lots of yellow this year…such the happy color!

(The right side of the porch)

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

The left side of the porch . .

Spring Front Porch 2014

I love filling my vintage child’s wagon with flowers . .

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

My friend Julie, a floral designer . . and my antique booth partner . .

~ ~ made these beautiful wreaths for me . .

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

I love how they look on the doors. . .

Spring Front Porch 2014

Spring Front Porch 2014

The flowering hanging baskets are in front of the master bathroom window…

~ ~ I love seeing these flowers from the inside of the house.

Spring Front Porch 2014

So happy to enjoy the flowers of Spring!

Spring Front Porch 2014

Hope you enjoyed my Spring Front Porch today . . .

Spring Front Porch 2014

And to choose to “Live Everyday In Abundance”

~ ~ for as my mom would say, “It is a great day as I woke up and saw the sun” !!!

Have a beautiful day!!

I am joining:

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday

French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

Imparting Grace for Grace at Home

Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday

StoneGable for The Scoop

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  1. jane says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE your pineapple light!! Would you mind sharing where you got it? Your porch is so pretty and really enjoy your blog, décor and treasures from your trip to France!!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 28, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      The outdoor lighting is from Hinkley Lighting . . it is the Plantation collection.

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  2. Des says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    So beautiful!!!! I love the brick floor on your porch and the wreaths are stunning!!! Have a great week!!!
    ~Des

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  3. Msshe @ mykentuckyliving says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Lovely, lovely! Last week I worked on my back porch…now I need to give the front porch some work, after seeing your pretty one. Sheila

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  4. kelly says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    All of your flowers are so pretty on your front porch. I really like those big floral wreaths on your front doors though! They set the tone for the rest of the porch decor.

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Beautiful, Shirley! I would love to sit on your porch and just take that all in. Are the urns filled with ivy or is that something else? Love the purple flowers in the wagon. Geraniums?

    Reply
  6. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I love the door wreaths and I am determined to have dahlias, somewhere in one of the gardens. Your yellow dahlia is wonderful. Everything looks absolutely beautiful, Shirley!

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  7. must love junk says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Shirley, your porch looks beautiful! I especially love the little wagon and the bunny 🙂
    Susan

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  8. Mary Alice Patterson says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    You have the most beautiful porches, Shirley, and your front porch is no exception! Love all the pretty fresh spring flowers.
    Mary Alice

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  9. Kim says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I always love visiting your porch. I can enjoy a nice front porch through you since I don’t have one.

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  10. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    Just perfection! Every detail. I love your wreaths… especially the bows!

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  11. Rita C. (Panoply) says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    Lovely, Shirley! So fresh and springy!

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  12. Shelia says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Hi Shirley! I’ve been gone and have missed your beautiful posts! Look at your front porch – it’s just so beautiful, welcoming and cheery! Everything you touch turns to sunshine. I love those gorgeous wreaths and the little wagon with flowers is darling.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;0

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  13. Linda Miller says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    It’s all so pretty and definitely says spring. I am living vicariously through you as I am following the Colorado rule of no potted plants outside until Mother’s Day. However, I am enjoying my red and yellow tulips which are in full bloom.

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  14. laura says

    April 28, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Mama is a smart woman! Did they take any exterior shots last week? Just this morning I spruced up the containers. My mom and sister are coming this weekend for lilys recital.

    Reply
  15. Mary Feguson says

    April 28, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Oh Shirley, you never cease to amaze me with all your prettiness. The front porch is stunning and is so welcoming. Your friend did a wonderful job on your wreaths and I like how you used yellow – really brightens everything up.
    Have a wonderful Spring week – we are expecting 90’s all week. To hot for me this early in Spring.
    Mary

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  16. Christine says

    April 28, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    I always love seeing your posts in my email. My first thought is “I can’t wait to see what she’s been up too…You front porch looks wonderful. Love the wrought iron box with English ivy and those wreaths on your front door.

    Reply
  17. Cecilia says

    April 28, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous, Shirley! Now will you come do mine, please? 🙂
    I love the touches of yellow – it is such a happy color! Excited about your photo shoot. How fun! I’m horribly behind in reading…I need to go catch up. Have a wonderful week!
    Cecilia

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  18. mimi - 247 mulberry lane says

    April 28, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Shirley,
    I love how you use lots of carefully chosen accessories to decorate with, but it never appears to be too much or cluttered. That is definitely a knack I lack! I love the impact of the yellow, and those wreaths are absolutely gorgeous–I need to make friends with a floral designer. 😉 I do believe your flag says it all! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful touches.

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  19. Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    Omigosh I want your doors, or at least one of them. No need to be a pig about it, just send me one of yours and wall up that side with plywood. No one will be the wiser 🙂

    Lovely porch, gorgeous home – you are a wonderful decorator!

    xox

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  20. adrienne says

    April 28, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Love your porch! Also love the tall, skinny bushes flanking your windows with the hanging baskets. What kind of bushes are they? I don’t think I’ve ever seen something like that and could use some. Enjoy your lovely porch 🙂

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  21. Jeanette Price says

    April 28, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    I love love the porch!! I’d just love to sit there and watch the world go by. The wreaths are lovely. Can I come over and just sit there for awhile.. I promise I won’t tell anyone where I am..they’d want to come too!

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  22. Nana Diana says

    April 28, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Shirley- The front porch looks as gorgeous as the upper one does. You did a wonderful job out there and the gal that made the wreaths did a spectacular job on them What fun! Your yard that I can see looks beautiful, too. I love how things grow in the South. We don’t have the luxury of a long growing season here. Love your little corner with the old wagon, too. Lovely!!! xo Diana

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  23. Betsy@coastal-colors says

    April 28, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Shirley, your porch is lovely! I adore the wreaths! What a wonderful friend to make these for you. Your wagon is accessorized so beautifully too! Your porch is so inviting and welcoming for all your guests.

    Reply
  24. Donnamae says

    April 28, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Love the hits of yellow! Great idea…great porch! 😉

    Reply
  25. martina says

    April 28, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    Reply
  26. Janette @ the 2 seasons says

    April 28, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I love the touches of yellow.

    Reply
  27. Donnamae says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Hi again…on the right side of your porch…white bowl with purple flowers…is that an ironstone bowl? I have one just like that! 😉

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  28. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    April 29, 2014 at 1:31 am

    I love seeing your porch, and especially in the Spring! Those wreaths are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love them, and I agree, yellow is a very happy color! I just didm a yellow and white table:) Your flowers look like they have been growing all season, I just BOUGHT some today and they aren’t even in the ground yet, or in my pots:( It is still kinda cool here:( I am DYING for warm weather, for more than on darn day! Thanks for sharing your beautiful porch!

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  29. Design Chic says

    April 29, 2014 at 2:26 am

    How pretty and inviting. Just love all of the colors and the way you did the corners!

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  30. Jan says

    April 29, 2014 at 2:30 am

    I do love your wreaths on your front doors! They stand out they are so gorgeous!

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  31. Angela says

    April 29, 2014 at 2:51 am

    Absolutely exquisite!~~Angela

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  32. Shenita says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:34 am

    Shirley, your porch is so pretty! Those wreaths are over-the-top gorgeous! Love all of the pretty pops of yellow, too. It all looks so fresh; and perfect for Spring and Summer! Everything feels so warm and welcoming! I just love all of your accents!

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  33. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:42 am

    Love the yellow and that cute wagon!
    Kelly

    Reply
  34. Kris says

    April 29, 2014 at 4:33 am

    Shirley your porch looks so pretty and inviting. I love the floral arrangements on your front door. They are gorgeous.
    Kris

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  35. Penny @ the comforts of home says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Your porch is beautiful! It is so welcoming. Love the floral arrangements on the doors.

    Reply
  36. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Your house and garden are stunning and the porch is amazing. I love, love, love those wreaths on the doors. Gorgeous. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.

    Reply
  37. Jeannette says

    April 29, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Awesome front porch Shirley! I love yellow flowers too. My eye went to the two smaller lanterns hanging from the big metal frame. Nice touch.

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  38. Cynthia says

    April 29, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    Shirley, your porches always amaze me and this time it was no different. LOVE the pieces on the front door. So much spring beauty.

    Cynthia

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  39. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    April 30, 2014 at 3:47 am

    Shirley, your wreaths are gorgeous and I love the sunny yellow color. It really brightens up everything and just says spring! Your flowers are all so pretty. We’ve been so busy that I haven’t replanted my outdoor planters but I’m hoping to get around to that in a few days.

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  40. Diane says

    April 30, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    So enjoyed seeing your beautifully decorated porch, but I must add that the entire time, I was saying to myself that I must get busy! All I have on my porch right now are two empty urns – oh, how I am falling down on the job. Thanks for giving me a push – lol!!

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  41. Mary says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Beautiful wreaths Shirley! Spring never looked better than on your front porch!

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  42. LorB says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    Lovely flowers… Beautiful entry way…

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  43. Nellie says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:08 am

    Oh my…………your porch looks amazing…………absolutely stunning.
    Love your pretty wreaths on those wonderful double doors, and all the pretty
    flowers too. Nice job.
    Blessings, Nellie
    I would be sitting out there all the time………lol

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  44. richella parham @ Imparting Grace says

    May 14, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Looks awesome, Shirley! Everything in your house is so lovely, and the outside of your house matches up to the interiors!! I like all the happy yellow. What a welcoming space you’ve created!

    Thank you so much for joining Grace at Home!

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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