I know Barb from when she posted on HTE a forum where I used to post.
And I am also joining Diane from a Picture is worth 1000 words, for Second Time Around Tues.
Here on the east end of Long Island, it is still too cold to sit on the porch..so I will show you pics from last year.
I have a wrap around porch, so in the mornings we have our coffee on the front porch..
When we built this house 8 years ago, dh didn't want a porch, but I persisted, and he agrees it was a good choice..
We live in a summer community, very quiet in the winter, and during the summer we enjoy all the joggers and walkers and bike riders going by while we have coffee..I get very tired watching all that exercise..:)
I found this little wicker rocker with cushion on the way to the ocean one day. It had a sign on it..FREE...I brought it home, washed the chair and cushion and painted it white. It was in perfect condition, and my little gkids like to fight over sitting in it! :)
This is the back porch and deck...
The wicker set was given to me by my cousin who bought it at a museum sale. She was moving and couldn't use it anymore. I showed it on a Blue Mon., so if you have seen it scroll on by..:)
It is very old, it has springs and is HEAVY. The ottoman for the matching chair opens for storage.
When the sun gets to hot in the front, we move to the back..I have ceiling fans in the front and back...they are a little noisy though, sometimes it sounds like "incoming" like on MASH, but it keeps it cooler and the bugs have a hard time in the wind!
We keep a small frig there for cold beverages, and I cozy it up with rugs etc...I will take better pics this year...I wasn't a blogger last year, so didn't think to take pics when it was all set up..Who knew??
We love the porch, very peaceful..and it is just a short walk to the beach..
Thanks for coming, and please visit Barb and Diane for other entries..
See you for Outdoor Wednesday I hope!
What a dream to have such a wonderful porch. It is simply stunning. I think I would just live out there. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLOVE wrap-around porches and yours is just gorgeous! So many lovely spaces to enjoy. Thank you for sharing your pics.
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What a wonderful home and place to live. You are blessed. I'm glad you persisted on the porch! It's fabulous...enjoy...
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your porch! All that white wicker is just gorgeous! Your patio is wonderful also. :D Jewel
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike kathleen...
ReplyDeletewhen we built our house 3 yrs ago...I too insisted on having a wraparound porch to DH...Now, he too thanks me for having done so.
I'd trade all the wild life here, to be close to the ocean..I would love that...lucky you. Your place looks beautiful..but I'm not surprised!
Free is always good. I would love to be that close to the beach. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh how I envy your porch. It's one thing I couldn't find here..along with the other things we were looking for. If I ever build or buy another I will definitely insist on a porch!!! Yours is my ideal with the wicker. I remember cutting pictures out of magazines of wicker pieces when I was a teenager. Love your posts Kathleen..you have a beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteHi Dishnut! :-) You know, I want to say I thought your home was an older home and was going to ask you how old it was. I mean that with the greatest of compliments. It's lovely, and I heart your wrap around porch. There is nothing better than sitting on the front porch watching life go by is there? And to be so close to the ocean must be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could send you some of this beautiful Southern sunshine to warm you up so you could enjoy your porch sooner.
Thank you for joining in today's Patio Party. I am going to make it a monthly event.
Hugs, Barb
AWESOME wrap around porch!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy outdoor living!
I think every woman alive dreams of having a wrap around porch. Oh, my...your's is so so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for preparing this lovely post...I enjoyed it so much.
You have a beautiful home and porch!
ReplyDelete~Gorgeous Red brick walkway too. :)
Hi Kathleen...
ReplyDeleteMy friend, your home is gorgeous!!! I just love the style and yes, yes, YES...that front porch just makes it!!! You have so many beautiful outdoor areas and I love all of your pretty white wicker furniture! Ahhh...I'm still holding out for a front porch like yours! It's in the plans for us...to add one on the entire length of the house!!! I would love to add some pretty white wicker like yours!!! Your yard is so lush and green...it's beautiful and I love all of your landscaping!!! Darlin'...your home, yard, and all of your outdoor spaces are simply divine!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us...
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Kathleen, it's all BEAU. You have such a nice place to relax and enjoy. And the beach so close...nice!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, your porch is gorgeous. What a find that little chair was!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your e-mail.
Wow, that's a great porch. Glad your hubby agreed to put it in!
ReplyDeleteAll of your porches and decks are incredible. I love them. Debbie
ReplyDeleteLove your home and that awesome porch with such pretty wicker furniture!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I love your porch and deck. What a beautiful relaxing setting.
ReplyDeleteHello Kathleen, Your porch is so pretty and I adore the wicker on the frot of the house and the deck. How lucky to get that gorgeous furniture.
ReplyDeleteYour home and neighborhood is lovely. Thank you for sharing it with us today.
Hugs...Jeanne
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ReplyDeleteI invite you to drop by for a visit (at the above url)as I also celebrate the blogland event 2nd Time Around Tuesday.
I am delighted to hear that your dh :) has determined that your porch addition was a good idea! It would be hard to imagine not having that sweet spot to enjoy your coffee and other goodies!
Your porch is idylic (not sure if I spelled that right). It looks like somthing from a wonderful movie-especially since it is so near the ocean. How wonderful! laurie
ReplyDeleteKathleen, This is such a stunning porch! Immediately when I saw the white wicker chairs on it I knew I would fall in love with the rest! ;) Stop by for my blog giveaway! The deadline for the closing is May 10, midnight, PDT. I'll be posting winners on Monday. More than one chance to enter! ;) ~CC Catherine from "Catherine de th`e Cup"
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your porches & all the white wicker. The little kiddy rocker is too cute. Fabulous pieces, fabulous porch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to loll about and read a cookbook, all the while sipping mint tea and eating one of your many delicious desserts. Thanks for this beautiful glimpse.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wrap around porch - I just love it. I spent some time gawking at the porch and the beautiful landscaping surrounding it. How wonderful to sit and look out on such a gorgeous yard too. I love ALL of your wicker pieces but that little chair for the grandkids is the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteIt looks to me as if you have successfully secured your own little piece of heaven! Thanks for sharing your pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhen can I move in????
ReplyDeleteSuper post - love the wrap around porch..makes the house, couldn't imagine it without one.
Kathleen, this is so beautiful. I love this area. You always have the loveliest posts.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Debbie
One of the best porch posts I've taken in today! Simply gorgeous! Lu
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I can definitely picture you "persisting" about the porch AND rightly so. I always enjoy seeing your ocean pics and your description of the wicker furniture. HEAVY
ReplyDeleteThe wicker rocker for the grandkids is wonderful ... I'm not surprised that they fight over sitting in it.
You have a wonderful porch and home, Kathleen! Every time I see a home with a huge old-fashioned front porch I swoon! So pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with your home and front porch! The white wicker, the beautiful landscaping, lovely set table, I will be spending a lot of time looking through your blog pics! wonderful, Cindy
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