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Summer Porch Decor

July 21, 2013 by Patti 26 Comments

Welcome to my front porch in summer. The weather has been glorious, cool in the mornings and warm in the afternoons.  Perfect for “setting a spell”.  Walk on down the pathway to our front door     . . . under the apple tree, through the bird feeders, and past the bubbling fountain. 
This is the porch swing that Mr. OTN and a friend hung for me last summer.  I purchased the seat cushion from World Market and made pillows out of outdoor fabrics.

 I was planning on sewing cord covers for the chains until I saw what Laurie over at Heaven’s Walk did with her porch swing.  Her “whimsical gypsy swing” is gorgeous.  I think she did a lot more wrapping of the chains on hers, and she has wonderful flowy curtains on her porch and . . . well . . . you really should just go over there and take a look.  Don’t forget to come back though . . . her blog is addicting!
 This was so easy to do. I simply tore strips of leftover fabric and started tying them onto the chains.
 Aren’t they pretty when they blow in the breeze?
My Rosette Wreath is still hanging on the porch but I’ve added a wild grapevine wreath behind it for more layering.
 If you haven’t seen the tutorial for this wreath you can link up HERE.
 Next to my swing is a 3-tiered succulent planter made from a Goodwill find.  Directions for this are also on a previous post that you can find it right HERE.
I’ve added just a few coastal touches to my summer porch.  Fossils we’ve collected on past vacations,
A sign pointing the way down to the lake,
 some curly branches I found while beach combing,
a lantern and a driftwood wreath.

No tutorial needed for this wreath.  I simply made it by glue gunning pieces of gathered driftwood onto a purchased grapevine wreath.
 I won’t say it was hard to do but I did tear it apart a few times to get the driftwood to look like it had collected naturally into a pile rather than being perfectly placed.  Perfection is my enemy!
 Here is a look at the other end of our porch,

with one of our Beagles, Cozy, contemplating escape, and our porch guard dog, Beauregard.  He is often relegated to holding the collections I bring home until they dry out and the bugs crawl away.

 I’m so happy you came by for a visit and I really hope you’ll come back  soon.  There is always something new happening at our place!
Blessings to you,
I’ve been known to link up to the following great parties!!!

Sunday:

 UnderTheTableAndDreaming, TheDIYShowoff, TheTablescaper, IHeartNapTime,  LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, SuburbsMama
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 IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor,  ModVintageLife, BetweenNapsOnThePorch, TheGraphicsFairy, TheDedicatedHouse, UncommonDesigns, WestFurnitureRevival, BoogieboardCottage, DIYHomeSweetHome, HuckleberryLove, RainOnATinRoof, AlderberryHill, TwelveOEight,
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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
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Comments

  1. Heaven's Walk says

    July 21, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    What a sweet porch, Patti! I love how your gypsy swing turned out! So pretty! The streamers make such a huge difference, don’t they? I also love your driftwood wreath. Amazing detail and placement on it! 🙂 Hope you’re enjoying your day down at the lake….or on your pretty porch swing. 🙂 Thanks for the sweet shout-out! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

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  2. Judi Morris says

    July 21, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    I too love the idea of using scraps of fabric for the porch swing chain ~ I’ve never seen that before ~ Now I just need a porch swing 🙂 I adore all of your beach decor and would like to be able to find some driftwood to make the wreath ~ Your porch looks very inviting … Judi

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  3. Cathy says

    July 21, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Your porch looks so peaceful and inviting… The perfect place for a nice cold lemonade and a book to read curled up in that cozy swing… Love it….

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  4. Manuela@A Cultivated Nest says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:23 am

    There’s so much to love about your porch! The swing is just fabulous! I’m sure watching the fabric blow in the wind is fun. Your succulent planter is amazing and love the curly branches in the bucket!

    Everything is just gorgeous!

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  5. Chris says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:46 am

    Hi Patti, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

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  6. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Wow! Please come fix my porch! This is gorgeous!

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  7. Brenda Young says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:54 am

    Love your porch,the swing is my favorite. So inviting. Adore your sense of style, very nicely put together….following

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  8. Angie Church says

    July 29, 2013 at 1:20 am

    love the whimsy of it all a beach feel a summer feel a feeling of comfort on your porch
    come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  9. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com says

    July 29, 2013 at 1:40 am

    What a wonderful porch to relax on. I love the beach themed decor…neat fossils and great wreath. And the porch swing looks inviting.

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  10. Something Nice and Pretty says

    July 29, 2013 at 2:30 am

    Glad I stopped by! Love the torn fabric on the swing and the driftwood wreath too!

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  11. House Crazy in Michigan! says

    July 29, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Popped over from Party Junk 197. I am totally CRAZY about your porch; your red door, your swing, your cute and unique décor and your landscaping too. Love it all! I’ll be checking out the rest of your blog now.

    Small House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
    Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
    Blog: http://smallhouseunderabigsky.wordpress.com
    Facebook: donnaallgaierlamberti@facebook.com (for portfolio of chalk painted work)

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  12. the cape on the corner says

    July 29, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    oh my gosh, what a great space! I love that succulent planter, too.

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  13. Christine Graves says

    July 29, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Those fabric scraps on the porch chain….so clever! How sweet do they look flying with the breeze….

    Great Idea!

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  14. Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley says

    July 30, 2013 at 2:22 am

    Your porch looks so cozy and comfortable, like the perfect place to relax with a cup of tea.

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  15. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    July 30, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Oh I love your porch, and that swing is wonderful. I would just sit there all day and enjoy the garden. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  16. Cindy (Applestone Cottage) says

    August 1, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I really love your pretty porch! And the swing, so pretty and whimsical too!
    New here to your blog, I am adding on to your followers list!
    Cindy

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  17. Debra Oliver says

    August 2, 2013 at 3:15 am

    love your wonderful porch, and that lovely hanging window!

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  18. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:34 am

    You have a great porch! I love every little detail! And I bet you love those fabric strips when they blow in the breeze!

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  19. Deborah@Green Willow Pond says

    August 5, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    Great porch! I love the fabric strips on the chains. I saw Laurie’s too. She also has a beautiful porch. Someday we hope to build a front porch back onto our farmhouse. We found pictures that show it originally had one. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  20. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    August 6, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Well done, Patti – love your version of Laurie’s swing – the wreaths are marvelous – they look amazing! Your porch looks wonderful! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  21. Jann Olson says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Darling Patti! I did love what Laurie did, but you did fab too! Still adore your wreath and succulent planter. I will be featuring you at SYC later today.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  22. chateau chic says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    Patti,
    Your front porch is so welcoming and comfy!! Love all your special touches.
    Mary Alice

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  23. Jody and Stan says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:58 am

    Patti, Congrats! You’ll be featured this week at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Your summer porch looks beautiful!
    Love the swing! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!

    Jody

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  24. Debra Pugh ( Blog is HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com ) says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Lovely and inviting! 🙂

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  25. Richella Parham says

    August 15, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    I love this post! I pinned it twice (to two different boards) and I’m featuring you at this week’s Grace at Home party. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  26. Kim Adams Morgan says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Patti, Congrats on the feature this week at Imparting Grace. I LOVE this porch. Nothing better than a swing to cuddle up next to your man and read a book.

    Kim

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