You’ve probably noticed that a lot of my posts have been done about the outside spaces around my house lately. I guess that’s because I’m taking full advantage of the amazing weather while we have it.
A few days ago I gave you a look at my front porch, which used to be my back porch, but is now my front porch because everyone else calls it the front porch and I’ve succumbed to peer pressure. You see, living on a lake most of the houses look to me like their fronts are lakeside and their backs are roadside. Does that make sense? Perfect, then we can proceed.
So now that we’ve agreed that this is the back porch I’m actually going to change my mind again and call it a deck . . . because that’s what it is . . . a deck.
This portion of the deck is just off the kitchen and it’s where Mr. OTN does a fabulous BBQ!
This corner of the deck gets both eastern and southern exposure as it wraps around a small portion of the house. Last year I added a couple of large galvanized feed troughs for herbs and vegetables and they do really well here. You can see the lounge chairs are also placed here for the dogs to soak up some sun.
The portion of the deck below gets the morning sun and a lot of cool afternoon shade, along with a breeze off the lake.
In the picture below you’ll notice the never rarely working hot tub to the left. We have big plans for this area as soon as we can figure out how to get it off the deck!
I love my hanging baskets.
I don’t love deadheading my hanging baskets but they really need it about now.
This shot is of our dock and pontoon boat waiting for us to come and enjoy a little relaxation time on the lake. I think we need to put that on our list of things to do.
Finally, this is my little spot on the deck for painting furniture, my outdoor “studio” if you will. Yesterday, Mr. OTN handed me a can of Goof Off and asked me if I thought the paint spots were permanent? Yeah . . . I guess that was a hint!
During the summer this is my absolute dream place to live. Do I feel lucky? More than that, I feel extremely blessed. Different circumstances can destroy or mar our lives and it wasn’t all that many years ago that I wasn’t sure what the future was going to hold. God redeems and restores our lives. Ya just gotta believe!
Blessings to you,
I’ve been known to link up to the following great parties!!!
Sunday:
UnderTheTableAndDreaming, TheDIYShowoff, TheTablescaper, IHeartNapTime, LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, SuburbsMama
Monday:
IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor, ModVintageLife, BetweenNapsOnThePorch, TheGraphicsFairy, TheDedicatedHouse, UncommonDesigns, WestFurnitureRevival, BoogieboardCottage, DIYHomeSweetHome, HuckleberryLove, RainOnATinRoof, AlderberryHill, TwelveOEight,
CarrieThisHome
CarrieThisHome
Tuesday:
HomeStoriesAtoZ, AStrollThruLife, Elizabeth&Co, MyUncommonSliceOfSuburbia, CoastalCharm, CozyLittleHouse, NaptimeCreations, CedarHillRanch, BloomingHomestead, KatheWithAnE, NotJustAHousewife,
VMG206, Hickory Trail, BeBetsy, TuesdaysAtOurHome, ADiamondInTheStuff
VMG206, Hickory Trail, BeBetsy, TuesdaysAtOurHome, ADiamondInTheStuff
Wednesday:
SavvySouthernStyle, The36thAvenue, SouthernLovely, VintageOnADime, IvyAndElephants, DIYByDesign, TheStyleSisters, AdornedFromAbove, Timewashed, SomedayCrafts, GreenWillowPond, FishtailCottage
Thursday:
NoMinimalistHere, ImpartingGrace, TheSabbyCreekCottage, EmbracingChange, HaveADailyCupOfMrsOlson, BeyondThePicketFence, StoneGable, AllThingsWithPurpose, MyRepurposedLife, FromMyFrontPorchToYours, ADelightsomeLife
Friday:
MyRomanticHome, FrenchCountryCottage, TatertotsAndJello, MissMustardSeed, ThirtyHandmadeDays, CraftJunkieToo, CommonGround, TheShabbyNest, LizMarie, Redoux, JenniferRizzo, TheCharmOfHome, RootedInThyme, 504Main, TheDedicatedHouseAnythingBlueFriday
Saturday:
FunkyJunkInteriors, ClassyClutter, SixSistersStuff, It’sOverflowing, BeDifferentActNormal, TooMuchTimeOnMyHands,
OneSharendipityPlace
OneSharendipityPlace
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Donatella E. says
July 25, 2013 at 4:19 pmWhat a wonderful place! It looks like heaven on earth 🙂
Have a nice day
Donatella (from Italy)
Maggie says
July 25, 2013 at 5:24 pmYour pictures are stunning. WHAT A LIFE! To have that gorgeous lake as your back yard (or front yard!?!) is perfection. Wow. Wow. Wow.
ourwolfden says
July 25, 2013 at 7:04 pmSo pretty I just want to sit out there and enjoy a nice glass of wine and a book!
wilma b says
July 25, 2013 at 8:09 pmWhat an awesome place…thanks for sharing!
Judi Morris says
July 25, 2013 at 8:34 pmFront porch, back porch, deck, patio ~ Me, I just call it beautiful ~ I can see why you are beaming with happiness in your picture ~ And yes, you need to get in that boat and have the wind in your hair 🙂 It’s all so very nice, blessed indeed. Judi
nannette elkins says
July 27, 2013 at 4:35 pmGorgeous!! Blessed indeed!!
Suzan Sweatman says
July 27, 2013 at 9:24 pmOh Patti – this is truly spectacular – and what I would imagine Paradise looks like – how gorgeous!!!
XOXO
Ann Huffman says
July 27, 2013 at 11:27 pmThanks for you visit Patti. I believe I’d be spending all my time outside too, it’s breathtaking there! Hugs, Ann @ Tarnished Royalty
thepaintedapron.com says
July 29, 2013 at 12:12 amLovely lovely spot, nothing like a view of the water. I agree, it’s all about having a little faith~
Jenna
Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest says
July 29, 2013 at 2:16 amThis place looks heavenly. How lovely that after a few years of uncertainty this is where He put you, and that your recognize it! I pray that you’ll enjoy it for many years. ~Zuni
Ann says
July 29, 2013 at 6:10 pmSuch a beautiful home on the lake. Your spot looks perfect with the two decks for growing your flowers. I really like the galvanized containers. We just spent a vacation at my sisters home on the lake and she is truly blessed at well!!
Ann
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
July 30, 2013 at 7:14 pmOk, I am moving in next week. This is such a dream view. Wow, I am thrilled for you, this really is such a fabulous spot on God’s Green earth. I am so happy you get to enjoy it. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Art and Sand says
July 31, 2013 at 1:04 amWhat a beautiful place to live, play, create . . .
Ivy and Elephants says
August 1, 2013 at 1:02 amYou are blessed, each day you get a little glimpse of paradise.
Gorgeous home.
Hugs,
Patti
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
August 1, 2013 at 3:13 pmPatti, What a beautiful view! I can see why you spend so much time outdoors. Thanks for linking to the Open House party!
xx,
Sherry
Wendy@Once upon a rose haven says
August 2, 2013 at 2:29 amSo Gorgeous!!!
Your newest follower,xo
~Wendy
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures says
August 2, 2013 at 1:25 pmWhat a beautiful outdoor space you have. I’d be out there on that deck 24/7 enjoying the beautiful view. Love all the pops of color.
Betty says
August 2, 2013 at 6:41 pmWhat a beautiful view you have. May I ask what state you live in. Just looks like a slice of heaven.
My name is Rita says
August 3, 2013 at 6:53 pmGorgeous back porch, that view is breathtaking. Thank you so much for linking up to Suburbsmama. Hope to see more from you soon.
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
August 5, 2013 at 1:20 amHi Patti, I wanted to drop by again to let you know this post will be featured at this weeks Open House Party. Love your outdoor area and the view is amazing.
Hugs,
Sherry
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
August 5, 2013 at 2:37 amOh that view! And your plants look so lush! I especially love the trough used as a planter! Enjoy every minute outside Patti!
Nita Stacy says
August 5, 2013 at 9:33 amI featured your pretty deck today on Mod Mix Monday at ModVintageLife!
Deborah@Green Willow Pond says
August 5, 2013 at 1:23 pmWhat a beautiful spot and amazing place to live! I grew up on a lake and really miss it. Your flowers are just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!
Hugs,
Deborah
Kayla Janachovsky says
August 6, 2013 at 9:14 pmBeautiful deck, and you have SUCH an amazing view! I’d love for you to link up to The DIY’ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-my-new-rug.html
Kathy A Delightsome Life says
August 6, 2013 at 10:51 pmI’d be out there all the time if I had that amazing deck and view – love the galvanized feeder as a planter – looks wonderful and all those chairs look inviting! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Terra says
August 7, 2013 at 2:48 amYour home looks very blissful, mainly due to your lovely lake, deck, dock and boat. How handy to be so near the lake.
Ivy and Elephants says
August 7, 2013 at 3:18 amJust popped in to let you know you are featured this week at Ivy and Elephants, feel free to stop by and grab a featured button!
Hugs,
Patti
Jann Olson says
August 7, 2013 at 4:17 pmOh how I do agree. You just gotta believe! This is a wonderful place to hang out and ‘oh that view’! A bit of heaven on earth for sure! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Christy James says
August 8, 2013 at 2:37 amUm, WOW!! You are so lucky I don’t live closer, I’d be over all the time lounging on one of those loungers in front of that amazing view!! You’d never get rid of me! And you are so right…my life has certainly taken some unexpected turns, but they have led me in the direction I was meant to go and I am so blessed. You look so relaxed and content painting out in the fresh air! 🙂
XO,
Christy
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
August 14, 2013 at 12:50 amPatti…the view is magnificent….We used to iive on a lake and we so miss it….Your flowers are gorgeous!..Are you in the mountains where the flowers breathe that fresh air?….I could sit out on the deck all day!