Monday, April 8, 2013

SPRING ON THE FRONT PORCH


Good morning!
I hope you all had a great weekend!

Ours was extremely busy. 
We gave the front and back yard a good cleaning, worked a little more on my craft room, my husband added some lighting, I finished painting and started organizing the room and in the process, I did hurt my wrist really bad.
I am wearing a brace right now, but I see a doctor's appointment in my very near future. 
I told you decorating can be dangerous! LOL

Today I am sharing with you our front porch.
I finished it last week, but we have had some rainy and gloomy days, so I couldn't take any pictures. 

And although these are not the best shots,  this is what out porch looks like decorated for Spring.


 
It all started when I found this fabric. Well, not really fabric, but two napkins that I turned into a cute pillow.
I even found the table mat to match, which I used on one of my old outdoor tables after I gave it a fresh coat of paint.



I also made two burlap pillows of the same colors.




 


I made a wreath for the front door using some silk flowers which I mixed with some of the burlap leftover 
from making the pillows.




 And I painted a flower pot to match the colors which I used to add a plant to one side of the front door.

 

On the other side of the entrance, I used my old stand and one of the old crates my friend Carol gave me to display a pretty plant with some gorgeous flowers I found last week.
It is real, if you are wondering and I hope it survives the very warm temperatures we are having.
Isn't it pretty?
I also gave the crate a coat of white glaze and made a small Spring sign to give it a little color.


 


  

And here is how it all came together.








That's it! I know, too many pictures! :)

REMINDER

The link for my weekly party, Tuesdays at Our Home, will be live tonight at 8:00 PM Central Time.
Hope you can join me! 

Until then, enjoy your Monday!


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29 comments:

  1. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEApril 8, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful. I love the pink outside!

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  2. Pat@BPMApril 8, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    This looks beautiful. Perfect for Spring.

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 8, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Love your porch, it is stunning and the colors are so pretty. You always have the greatest pillows. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Lisa @ Texas DecorApril 8, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I love the colors on your porch! Pinks and greens are one of my favorite color combinations. How smart of you to make a pillow out of two napkins!

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  5. NanaDianaApril 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Not too many pictures at all! It is just gorgeous and so Springy looking. I love the pillows and your wreath is beautiful. Would you believe that we have snow coming on Wed & Thursday? xo Diana

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 8, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    You "springified" your porch beautifully Maria Elena! Love those pretty pillows!

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  7. GinaApril 8, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    You always have a beautiful and welcoming front porch! I love the pink & green color palette.

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  8. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Never too many pictures!! Love seeing what you do! It looks beautiful.....so springy and colorful!! Love, love!!~~Angela

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  9. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Your porch looks wonderful. Love all of the color. Definitely a breath of fresh air!

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  10. Cristina GarayApril 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful! I can imagine myself sitting right there enjoying a pretty cold pink lemonade :) I love it all!

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Very pretty, Maria Elena! I envy you being able to put flowers out now without worrying about frost. I always get itchy between now and Mother's Day weekend {which I use as our point of last frost} to get some flowers outside. Love your lantern. I found a brass one at Goodwill last week and have been debating what color I want to paint it. After seeing yours, I think I will get a can of Heirloom White and spray it that color.

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  12. Blondie's JournalApril 8, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    I'm so sorry about your wrist. I hope it feels better soon.

    Your porch looks absolutely lovely...I really like the touches of pink and how you gave most everything a fresh coat of paint. The wreath, crate and pillows are so charming. I love it all! I'll be back later to join your party.

    XO,
    Jane

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  13. Patty April 8, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Your porch looks so inviting. I would love to have a seat and enjoy the fresh air there. The colors are so pretty, and to think the inspiration came from napkins!

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  14. Karen HApril 8, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Maria Elena, as always, your porch looks wonderful!! I love the lime and pink! And never too many pictures.. I love the ones up close!

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  15. My Cherie AmourApril 8, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    So pretty and cheerful. Pink and green are some of my favorite colors. Happy Spring!!!!!

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  16. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRApril 8, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Everything looks so pretty and welcoming! Love the colors! You are all ready for Spring!

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  17. Brandy~GreyLaneHomeApril 8, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Very pretty and full of Spring cheer.

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  18. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Wow, your front entry looks so pretty. Great colors and looks so "springy!"

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  19. Laurel StephensApril 8, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    You have such a way with flowers and wreaths, Maria Elena. I love the fabric you chose and all the special little touches. People who come to your front door must think, "Wow, someone special lives here." They'd be right, of course!

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  20. Notions from NonnyApril 9, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Gorgeous as always!!

    Hope you are doing well!

    Take care,
    Frances

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  21. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Good Morning,

    All your pictures are so pretty. I was wondering if you put zippers, or slip cover backs to your pillowcases to allow you to easily remove pillow form?

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  22. the cape on the cornerApril 9, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    completely inviting, and i love the use of your space, with that bench there.

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  23. Linda April 11, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Very pretty and welcoming!!

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  24. Janice Kay SchaubApril 11, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    If it would stop snowing I would redo my porch for Spring/summer. As it is I cant do anything. My bench and chair and table need to be painted this year and cant do that till it warms up. This post makes me really want to get to it soon,
    Janice

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  25. cairncottageApril 12, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Love the pillows and adorable little table beside the bench! Loved that you created the floral pillow with two napkins! Perfect colors for a spring decor!
    Ann @ Cairn Cottage

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  26. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Everything looks so beautiful! I love your gorgeous wreath. Just pinned it. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. So thrilled to have you share with us. Have a wonderful weekend. :)
    hugs
    Kathy

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  27. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinApril 15, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    So pretty! You will be one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  28. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Love it! The colors are so cheery. Perfect for a front porch Spring welcome. thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  29. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 15, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    So positively perfect! What a welcoming and cheerful entrance!
    Jemma

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