Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Patriotic Front Porch

Hello Everyone!  The weather has been perfect here the last couple of days and it felt so good to be outside.  I’ve been busy working on the front porch power washing, scrubbing furniture, washing windows and planting flowers.    036

This year, I changed things up on the front porch.  Having a son and son-in-law in the Army, I went with a more patriotic theme. 

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I planted a lot of red geraniums. 

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I don’t think I’ve shown you this wire wall planter. 

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It was a flea market purchase a few weeks ago.  I fell in love with it! 

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Charlie and I just bought this porch swing yesterday.  It is an Amish built.  We need to find the ceiling studs to mount it.  My plans are to paint it white but I have to wait at least a month before I can paint it.  We were told the wood needs to cure.

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For now, I placed my coca cola crate wagon on the front porch.  I planted lavender and marigolds in it.

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This is the other side of the porch.  All the Boston Ferns you see were purchased at Lowes for $7.50 a piece.  They are huge and so healthy looking.

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A table top vignette.  I used an old galvanized watering can and planted a red geranium and a snowstorm giant snowflake inside it.    

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I hung vintage Americana buntings on the porch railings.   

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Other than a few little things, I’m just about done with the front porch.

As always, thanks for your visit and for your sweet comments.  They always make my day!

Gail

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54 comments:

  1. Oh Gail, your front porch is beautiful! If mine looked like that, I'd never want to sit indoors. I love the patriotic accents and there's something about the wreath on your door...I think it's the way the flag is swagged. It's great!

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  2. Yes Gail your porch is stunning. I love all the red geraniums.Love the Hanging baskets , Wow I hope our Lowes up in Canada sells them for the same. But I would not count on it. The wreathe on your door is very different. I hope you will share how it was made. No porch on this house so the back deck will get all gussied up as my dh calls it.

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  3. I hit the comment button and was not finished. Your bench will look fantastic once it is painted and hung. That wire basket that hangs from your home is also very stunning. I see you hang it with a command strip. What a great idea. No holes in the siding. It all looks great!!!

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  4. Hi, Gail. I don't think I've visited before, and I'm glad I did. I love all things patriotic, so your post at Savvy Southern immediately caught my eye. All lovely. I think I've heard that during previous wars when families had dear ones serving there was a flag or other indicator they placed out front somewhere to let others know--I wish you could do that, so others could say thanks to them and to YOU for their service to our country. God bless them. I'm following you now; I hope you'll stop by and visit too. ~Zuni

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  5. Gail, I love your front porch and your home. I don't think I have see the outside before. Great old wire planter. Would love to find something like that. It will be so nice to enjoy that swing.

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  6. Love your front porch, it really looks great. I'm so envious, I had a huge farmers porch in Maine that I loved to decorate, but now in Florida, no porch :(

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  7. Your home is so gorgeous, both inside and out! Can I come live at your house??

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  8. I love the flag draped wreath on the door. Did you make it or did you buy it that way? If you made it will you make a tutorial for it?

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  9. Your front porch is wonderful. I love the patriotic theme and thank you to your sons for their service for our country!! The wire planter is a favorite.
    Mary Alice

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  10. Your porch looks so cozy. I enjoy your blog.

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  11. Your porch looks absolutely beautiful. I have a porch swing on my list too.
    It is all just wonderful-

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  12. Gail, You just can't beat good old red , white, and blue. It's nice you did it in honor of your s-i-l. Smiles, Susie(SheJunks)

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  13. Love the patriotic theme, Gail. What a great tribute. Still loving that coca cola cart, btw.

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  14. The outside of your house is so charming! It looks so pretty with the flowers and patriotic theme.

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  15. OK, OK, I was blond until it turned gray, and thank you Lord, I love the natural colors You've blessed me with all of my life - but this is one of those blond jokes - but real -

    I got so excited when I saw the 'Command Hooks' by 3M holding up some of your planters on the front porch. So, I told my Sweetie, 'Oh my gosh, I just saw a way to hang things for decorating on the porch and in the court yard!' 'How' he asked? 'The Command Hooks I use for the huge inside wreath at Christmas!!' "Really? They'll even stick to stucco?'

    Excitement - squished.

    Your porch looks really great, by the way!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  16. Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing! I decorate our porch in "Americana" for summer! It just seems fitting!

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    1. Just beautiful Gail, love the bunting and the ferns which reminds me to go to Lowes and pick up some!

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  17. your front porch looks so nice. I'm for sure going to copy that wreath with the flag girlfriend!

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  18. Your porch looks lovely, very inviting, and I very much admire your patriotic theme.

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  19. That last picture is such a great shot, Gail! Everything looks so pretty! That swing will look great white, too.

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  20. Hello Gail! You have a Beautiful Home! LOVE your porch. Those ferns are gorgeous and the red geraniums give the perfect touch of color to it all. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your day!

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  21. Your whole house looks so lovely...very warm and inviting. I could live on that porch of yours!

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  22. Absolutely Love It Gail!! The Colors of the Flowers are a Perfect Touch!! Happy Day!! Love Me XOXOX

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  23. I love your front porch. So inviting. And I love the patriotic theme too.

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  24. Hello there Gail... I popped over from Ivy and Elephants... your home is just beautiful and I love your patriotic porch... my daddy was a Colonel in the US Army and I have such a high regard for all of our Armed Forces... he is passed away now and I miss him so... I am giving a big salute to your son and son~in~law... and wishing you a most enchanting day in May... xoxo Julie Marie

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  25. Your porch is so inviting - and all American! Love the flag wreath and the coke wagon - very creative. I am your newest follower, I am sure I will enjoy all my visits to your creative blog!

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  26. Gail, your inviting is so welcoming! I love the patriotic accents! Blessings, Tammy

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  27. I don't think I have ever seen a full picture of the front of your home. Gorgeous! I love the patriotic theme and the personal connection makes it even better. Great job!

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  28. Absolutely love your porch! I would die to have a large porch like yours to decorate and enjoy!!

    I adore your wreath on your front door and all the other wonderful decorative touches!!

    Beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  29. Oh, Gail! It is gorgeous! Everything looks beautiful! This is great inspiration for me because I am getting ready to change mine for summer. I have some decor and pillows I made last year with a patriotic theme that I am planning to use this year. You did a fabulous job!

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  30. Just beautiful Gail..you do have that magic touch with all you do and why not with a name like Funderburk..Hugs and smiles Gloria Funderburk

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  31. I am in love with your beautiful home!! The porch looks amazing.I love the wire planter, and your urns are gorgeous. Oh i love the wagon too!! Let's just say i love everything.

    Kathy

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  32. Gail your front porch is beautiful! I've never seen it before. I love all your potted flowers as well. The wagon you repurposed is soo,soo, cute!

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  33. Oh my heavens! Such beauty, Gail!
    I love your new swing and it will be perfect on your lovely
    porch. I am crazy for flags and all things patriotic. Your front door arrangement is so pretty. Those ferns were such a deal!
    May have to drive over there tomorrow and see if our store has them too. Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous home!

    xox
    Alison

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  34. Your home exterior is just beautiful! I love the pops of color you've added to your white house. The red flowers really stand out. I love all of the flags and bunting too. Looks like a great place to lounge and enjoy the outdoors. You are going to love sitting on your swing after it's hung!

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  35. Your home and garden are absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I could spend many afternoons on your porch just swinging away! Your ferns are so lush and beautiful too! Love it all :o)
    ~Des

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  36. Gail those ferns are gorgeous!! Your porch looks fabulous and that swing was a wonderful addition!

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  37. Gail your porch looks awesome! Love all your patriotic touches.

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  38. Gail, what a gorgeous front porch!! Love the color scheme and those ferns are just amazing! Everything looks so welcoming and inviting! The swing will be the perfect touch! Love it!

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  39. Gail, your porch looks lovely and your patriotic theme is beautiful. My recent butterfly post got me into the red, white, and blue. Please thank your loved ones for their service to our country. Helen

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  40. Great post,I really like your article

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  41. You have a beautiful house, dear Gail, I love the Americana look you've given it. Red geraniums are my favorite summer flower, and how fun that you've bought the beautiful swing. I can just see you swinging with your sweetie on it.
    Love and hugs, Cindy

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  42. Your house is so pretty, and it is *perfect* for showing off the red, white and blue! Pretty post!

    I am linking from The Polo House!
    ~Ricki Jill

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  43. Your home looks gorgeous, Gail! I love the patriotic touches ... your red geraniums are beautiful ... love how you added the flowers to your coca-cola cart and the new porch swing looks so relaxing!

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  44. Gail I was so moved by your patriotic, red white, and blue theme, A wonderful tribute! It is all beautiful!

    I have featured an Interview on my site with Tina from The Enchanted Home...

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  45. Your porch looks fabulous! It reminds me a lot of my own porch (without your pretty decorations). I too have wicker and Lowe's ferns! I too have a hand-built swing that I painted white. It was built by the sweetest elderly man who was a member of my church but sadly we lost him quite a few years back. I love my porch and my swing...I was out there just this afternoon going over the lesson I have to teach in Sunday School tomorrow. The grandkids and I love to sit and swing and read. What's a southern home without a front porch???? Oh, and I do so love your screen door:)

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  46. Will you come and decorate my front porch? Please...

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  47. Nice home architectural design with a lovely door. Pin it for you! :)

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  48. just beautiful--i esp love the fence planter!

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  49. Gail, Thanks for leaving me such a lovely comment about my glider. You wouldn't believe how many times we stopped and asked if someone wanted to sell theirs but it was always no until we came across this one. It was in pretty bad shape but I REALLY wanted me. Your porch is so inviting! I have stopped by several times already and looked at your wreath. It's so lovely and unique! Blessings, Tammy

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  50. Gail, Your home is beautiful and I love your big porch. The wicker, swing, plants...everything is lovely. Hugs, Sherry

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  51. Gail your home is fantastic! You have a gift for styling everything. I saw you mantel on a twitter followers tweet and I am off to look for it. It looked awesome! Following along!
    Sherry

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  52. Beautiful work, Gail. However I wanted to tell you that your US flag is displayed backwards. The blue star field should be to the audience's left.

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