Summer Front Porch Spruce Up & Giveaway
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!
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}.
The first thing on my list was add some color closer to the door.
So I improvised a little and removed the seat on a chair I’d revamped …
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.
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.”
And I did dust a bit while I was out there. I promise.
Next I turned to my large flower pot.
First I filled it with bright blooms…
And added a Mason Jar Lantern.
The door was needing some attention, so I made this little wreath.
And I think the outdoor seating area looked pretty inviting too.
Whether I have company or not! But I hope I do.
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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?
laura@top this top that recently posted…Summer Front Porch Color of Year …Yellow
Thanks so much, Laura!
I love to decorate my entire outdoors; but focus mostly on the deck since I spend most of my time there!
You got it all going on, girl. I love the chair pot and lantern!!! Such a beautiful entrance!
Thanks Julie!
So cute! I love your mason jar lantern.
Thanks Debbie!
I love to decorate our front porch. We sit out there alot in the summer, to read or just watch the cars go by. :)
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
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Thank so much MB!
I like to decorate my front porch.
We currently only have a porch to decorate in our condo!
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!
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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!
Everything is just gorgeous! Pinned
kristin recently posted…Sprucing Up The Yard With Upcycled Dollar Store Planters
Thanks Kristin!
I like to decorate my deck and balcony.
I like decorating my porch more than my patio. After all, the front of your house is the first thing everyone sees
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!
I love to do landscaping and changing up my flower beds but I really like to spruce up the deck
I do my front porch but really the whole front area is what I do!
I love decorating my front porch! :D
Megan Sweet recently posted…Bright Purple Flower Clip Crochet Flower Clippie Neon Purple Floral Hair Clip by AddSomeStitches
My backyard patio could use some summer sprucing up.
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. :)
My porch AND my deck!
I’m not a big outdoor decorator, but I do love a well decorated entry way!
We like to decorate our front porch with colorful flowers in Hanging Baskets.
Tammy Woodall recently posted…How to Create a Colorful and Useful Bench Area
My front porch is too small, so I decorate the patio.
I love to decorate all of the spaces in my front yard. There are a lot!
My side porch!
It would be my porch. No deck and tiny patio behind a fence.
Thanks for the contest.
We recently got new outdoor furniture for our deck.
Oh, it’s definitely my porch. Even though it’s small I love doing little things to spice it up :)
Super cute Malia! I really like the chair turned pot holder. Clever girl!!
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Malia – your front porch is so beautiful! Love your wreath and pots of pansies – so pretty and inviting! Pinning! :) Heather
Heather recently posted…Summer Deck Decor
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!!
I like to decorate the back deck, we spend a lot of time there!
Patio, both the wife and I!
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!!!
Our porch.
I have a TINY patio but I love my colorful pots. I sit and watch the baby birds nesting in the bird house.
I like decorating patios and gardens for summertime!
Our front porch needs something, it’s ho-hum.
I’d love to decorate my deck.
I like to decorate my deck. Right now it is a blank canvas!
Paula@SweetPea recently posted…End Table Makeover (Themed Furniture Day)
Deck!
I love decorating my front porch with flags for the holidays, wreaths on the door, flowers and comfy chairs.
I love to decorate our back room and patio and the backyard.
l love to decorate my deck.
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!
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I love decorating my porch! I add new flowers and furniture :) Your porch is gorgeous!
The patio
We have a tiny outdoor area, but I did put a couple of decorations in the front flower bed. It looks cute to me.
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my patio
Your porch looks great Malia!
How lovely! I adore those little yellow pots!
Bettsi recently posted…Shabby Chic and Girly Aqua Chairs
Love to decorate the deck.
I like to decorate my front yard & spruce it up.
I love to decorate my porch. I change it every season. I have a lot of fun with it.
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We decorate our patio.
Thanks for the chance.
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…
my deck that faces our swimming pool
love decorating the porch and sitting out there on our rocking chairs
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!
I like to decorate my front porch.
My patio area.
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I would say my screened in back patio is where I decorate the most.
I like to decorate my front porch for the summer time.
I decorate the front porch.
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
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Decorating my back porch is generally my favorite as I spend a lot of time back there during the summer.
I like to decorate my side porch and this year I’ll incorporate a lot more color.
My porch needs help!
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!
I love to decorate my porch. I enjoy sitting outside when it’s warm and I like to have a pretty setting around me.
I love to decorate the front porch, because everyone can see it when they drive by or walk up to the front door.
I like to decorate the porch, it is what everyone sees.
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! :)
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!
Love decorating the patio with hanging baskets, and a few herbs and plants- I’m trying to grow lettuce this year.
My patio. Thanks for the chance!
I love to decorate our deck with flower planters and string lights
I need to spruce up our back porch/patio area. :)
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Our porch- it usually has a red/white/ blue them throughout May-Jul. Then we do a summer/school theme until Fall
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!!
Our screen porch could use a couple of plants and maybe a new light fixture.
I love to decorate our back patio!
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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.