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Summer Front Porch Spruce Up

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Summer Front Porch Spruce Up & Giveaway

Summer Front Porch Spruce Up, using things you already have to create a lovely front porch area.

Hi Friends, I’m thrilled to be part of the Sensational Summer Spaces Blog Hop & Giveway! Enter to win $300(!) and be sure to visit all the other participating blogs to get some serious summer inspiration. But first.. my porch and how I took it from SAD to GLAD!

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The front porch area has been neglected since the winter. I did have a few flowers in a pot, but other than that it was pretty sparse out there. I wanted to make it a cheerful, happy area where we could hang out and where people would feel welcome when they stopped by. But I also wanted to do it cheaply {I mean in a budget friendly way}.

Summer Front Porch Spruce Up, using things you already have to create a lovely front porch area.

The first thing on my list was add some color closer to the door.

How to make a flower  planter from a chair.

So I improvised a little and removed the seat on a chair I’d revamped …

Chair Revamp

And added a planter. Here’s the original post {Chair Revamp}, but I think the chair, minus the seat, makes a pretty cute planter. I also wanted to add some color to greet people as they walked up to our door.

Pillar

Here’s what the pillar area looked like before, dust and all! I had an old metal rack and some pansies… so I picked up some bright yellow buckets at my neighborhood Bartell Drugstore and added vinyl numbers and this is how it looked “after.”

How to transform a metal rack into a pretty place to display flowers.

And I did dust a bit while I was out there. I promise.

How to transform a metal rack into a pretty place to display flowers.

Next I turned to my large flower pot.

Filled in Flower Pot

First I filled it with bright blooms…

DIY Mason Jar Lantern

And added a Mason Jar Lantern.

DIY Monogram Wreath

The door was needing some attention, so I made this little wreath.

Outdoor Seating Area

And I think the outdoor seating area looked pretty inviting too.

Table

Whether I have company or not! But I hope I do.

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  1. [email protected] this top that says

    May 20, 2015 at 5:33 am

    malia- i love how you repurposed that rack, it’s perfect for the buckets of flowers. Our porches are a lot of work , aren’t they?

    Reply
    • Malia says

      May 20, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Laura!

      Reply
  2. Lorie D. says

    May 20, 2015 at 7:41 am

    I love to decorate my entire outdoors; but focus mostly on the deck since I spend most of my time there!

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    May 20, 2015 at 8:07 am

    You got it all going on, girl. I love the chair pot and lantern!!! Such a beautiful entrance!

    Reply
    • Malia says

      May 20, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks Julie!

      Reply
  4. debbiedoos says

    May 20, 2015 at 8:32 am

    So cute! I love your mason jar lantern.

    Reply
    • Malia says

      May 20, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks Debbie!

      Reply
  5. Vicki G says

    May 20, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I love to decorate our front porch. We sit out there alot in the summer, to read or just watch the cars go by. :)

    Reply
  6. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    May 20, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Your porch looks beautiful, Malia. I love all of the flowers and unique touches you added to it!

    I’m so happy to be partying with you, friend!

    hugs, mb

    Reply
    • Malia says

      May 20, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Thank so much MB!

      Reply
  7. ellen casper says

    May 20, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I like to decorate my front porch.

    Reply
  8. hayley s says

    May 20, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    We currently only have a porch to decorate in our condo!

    Reply
  9. William Thomas says

    May 20, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I love to decorate my porch. I planted banana trees and bamboo around my porch for extra shade and as a privacy screen. I have sweet potato vines as ground cover and red runner beans for flowers. Now I just need some less embarrassing seating!

    Reply
  10. Aarti Dogra says

    May 20, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    deck

    Reply
  11. lissa crane says

    May 20, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    I love to spruce up our patio for the Summer months! When it’s warm out, this is where we spend most of our time!

    Reply
  12. kristin says

    May 20, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Everything is just gorgeous! Pinned

    Reply
    • Malia says

      May 20, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Kristin!

      Reply
  13. DeAnna Keller says

    May 20, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    I like to decorate my deck and balcony.

    Reply
  14. Brigitte B says

    May 20, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I like decorating my porch more than my patio. After all, the front of your house is the first thing everyone sees

    Reply
  15. Kaitlin Collins says

    May 20, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I live in the apartment with a sunroom/balcony, so space saving outdoor DIY projects are my favorite! I live in Portland, Oregon, where we only get sun in the summer, so I make sure to enjoy it every day. My most recent project was the tiered plant wall I made for the sun room – my plants are thriving now!

    Reply
  16. Debbie Lewis says

    May 20, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    I love to do landscaping and changing up my flower beds but I really like to spruce up the deck

    Reply
  17. amy williams says

    May 20, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    I do my front porch but really the whole front area is what I do!

    Reply
  18. Megan Sweet says

    May 20, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    I love decorating my front porch! :D

    Reply
  19. Allison S. says

    May 20, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    My backyard patio could use some summer sprucing up.

    Reply
  20. Angelica says

    May 20, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    I love to decorate the walkway in front of my house. My porch is big enough for one person, so the plants end up out front instead. :)

    Reply
  21. Lyndsey says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:58 am

    My porch AND my deck!

    Reply
  22. Annette Holbrook says

    May 21, 2015 at 7:29 am

    I’m not a big outdoor decorator, but I do love a well decorated entry way!

    Reply
  23. Tammy Woodall says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:33 am

    We like to decorate our front porch with colorful flowers in Hanging Baskets.

    Reply
  24. kim fenner says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:45 am

    My front porch is too small, so I decorate the patio.

    Reply
  25. Pam C. says

    May 21, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    I love to decorate all of the spaces in my front yard. There are a lot!

    Reply
  26. Heather Swarthout says

    May 21, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    My side porch!

    Reply
  27. Sarah L says

    May 21, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    It would be my porch. No deck and tiny patio behind a fence.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  28. Soo says

    May 21, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    We recently got new outdoor furniture for our deck.

    Reply
  29. Connie says

    May 21, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Oh, it’s definitely my porch. Even though it’s small I love doing little things to spice it up :)

    Reply
  30. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Super cute Malia! I really like the chair turned pot holder. Clever girl!!

    Reply
  31. Heather says

    May 21, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Malia – your front porch is so beautiful! Love your wreath and pots of pansies – so pretty and inviting! Pinning! :) Heather

    Reply
  32. Ms Sam Nicholson says

    May 21, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Love your web page. My favorite place is my front porch!! So much fun to get out there in spring and give it a facelift!!

    Reply
  33. Kim Reid says

    May 21, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    I like to decorate the back deck, we spend a lot of time there!

    Reply
  34. Ron Miller says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Patio, both the wife and I!

    Reply
  35. Tina W says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I love my back patio, but I wish it wasn’t blasted with full sun all summer. I want my fruit trees to grow faster!!!

    Reply
  36. Cindy says

    May 22, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    Our porch.

    Reply
  37. Nicki says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    I have a TINY patio but I love my colorful pots. I sit and watch the baby birds nesting in the bird house.

    Reply
  38. Megan Scharlau says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    I like decorating patios and gardens for summertime!

    Reply
  39. Michelle S says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Our front porch needs something, it’s ho-hum.

    Reply
  40. Leela says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    I’d love to decorate my deck.

    Reply
  41. [email protected] says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:08 am

    I like to decorate my deck. Right now it is a blank canvas!

    Reply
  42. Madeline says

    May 23, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Deck!

    Reply
  43. Megan C. says

    May 23, 2015 at 7:25 am

    I love decorating my front porch with flags for the holidays, wreaths on the door, flowers and comfy chairs.

    Reply
  44. Chavonne H says

    May 23, 2015 at 7:43 am

    I love to decorate our back room and patio and the backyard.

    Reply
  45. Patricia M says

    May 23, 2015 at 11:41 am

    l love to decorate my deck.

    Reply
  46. Kat Meller says

    May 23, 2015 at 11:43 am

    The best place to decorate for me is my deck. This way everyone wants to come and sit or eat on my deck. I just need to use decorations – plants and “non-living” things that can withstand sun or shade….I do love my Sunsetter on my deck!

    Reply
  47. Sarah Cool says

    May 23, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    I love decorating my porch! I add new flowers and furniture :) Your porch is gorgeous!

    Reply
  48. Juana Esparza says

    May 23, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    The patio

    Reply
  49. Christy Maurer says

    May 23, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    We have a tiny outdoor area, but I did put a couple of decorations in the front flower bed. It looks cute to me.

    Reply
  50. LaTanya says

    May 23, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    my patio

    Reply
  51. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    May 23, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    Your porch looks great Malia!

    Reply
  52. Bettsi says

    May 23, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    How lovely! I adore those little yellow pots!

    Reply
  53. Jason says

    May 24, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Love to decorate the deck.

    Reply
  54. Dawn Ganey says

    May 24, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I like to decorate my front yard & spruce it up.

    Reply
  55. Sarah Jestings says

    May 24, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I love to decorate my porch. I change it every season. I have a lot of fun with it.

    Reply
  56. heather says

    May 24, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    We decorate our patio.

    Reply
  57. Kathy W says

    May 24, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  58. Ron Miller says

    May 24, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Followed every last one of ya’s on Instagram and pinterest, and I must say you are all the finest looking (prettiest) collection of mom bloggers out there…

    Reply
  59. Gail Williams says

    May 25, 2015 at 12:14 am

    my deck that faces our swimming pool

    Reply
  60. amber says

    May 25, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    love decorating the porch and sitting out there on our rocking chairs

    Reply
  61. Annmarie W. says

    May 25, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    This year, I’m excited to be decorating our new stone patio (that’s being put next to our new pool!). I plan to spend a lot of time out there, and want it to look nice & inviting!

    Reply
  62. claire says

    May 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    I like to decorate my front porch.

    Reply
  63. Kathleen says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    My patio area.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  64. Mary Jacobowitz says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    I would say my screened in back patio is where I decorate the most.

    Reply
  65. Vikki Billings says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I like to decorate my front porch for the summer time.

    Reply
  66. Stacey J. says

    May 25, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    I decorate the front porch.

    Reply
  67. Chelsie Fletcher says

    May 25, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    What outdoor space do you love to decorate for the summer the most? Your porch, deck or patio? I’d have to say my porch because it is currently empty & needs all the help it can get asap

    Reply
  68. jane jakins says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    nice website

    Reply
  69. Lee B. says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Decorating my back porch is generally my favorite as I spend a lot of time back there during the summer.

    Reply
  70. thischickwins says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I like to decorate my side porch and this year I’ll incorporate a lot more color.

    Reply
  71. Sarah B. says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    My porch needs help!

    Reply
  72. Sharon says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    The outdoor space I love to decorate the most for Summer is my back porch! It’s my little Summer oasis and I love it with lots of greenery and color!

    Reply
  73. Alana Vester says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:20 am

    I love to decorate my porch. I enjoy sitting outside when it’s warm and I like to have a pretty setting around me.

    Reply
  74. Jenilee Dunson says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:45 am

    I love to decorate the front porch, because everyone can see it when they drive by or walk up to the front door.

    Reply
  75. Shannon says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:39 am

    I like to decorate the porch, it is what everyone sees.

    Reply
  76. JoAnna Carpentier says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to spruce up our front porch! I used the long weekend to do some touch-up painting and make an outdoor rug from an old drop cloth. There’s still a lot to do, but it’s coming along! :)

    Reply
  77. Jennie says

    May 26, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Our porch and patio leave a lot to be desired, but I LOVE decorating the little garden area on the side of our house. We have lots of hostas, peonies, various trees, and swings over there, and it is the perfect place to read in the shade. I would love to do more with all of our outdoor spaces!

    Reply
  78. steve weber says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Love decorating the patio with hanging baskets, and a few herbs and plants- I’m trying to grow lettuce this year.

    Reply
  79. MegT says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    My patio. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  80. Kevin E says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    I love to decorate our deck with flower planters and string lights

    Reply
  81. Laine says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    I need to spruce up our back porch/patio area. :)

    Reply
  82. liz l says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Our porch- it usually has a red/white/ blue them throughout May-Jul. Then we do a summer/school theme until Fall

    Reply
  83. Stacy F. says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I haven’t been one to decorate much outdoors until this year. I’m loving bringing our back patio and deck to life! Even the shady corner is looking beautiful with big leaf plants and wild flowers!!

    Reply
  84. Stephanie Reed says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    Our screen porch could use a couple of plants and maybe a new light fixture.

    Reply
  85. Angela Saver says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    I love to decorate our back patio!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  86. Rene Chartier says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    We have a tri level deck across the entire back of our home that overlooks the golf course.Since the living room and dining room open onto the deck I like to make sure I have it decorated nicely since we use i so much.

    Reply

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