Today I am joining some other French style bloggers in a group event. Last time our theme was MORNING, CLICK HERE.
For this month, our theme is NOON.
The place I love to be around noon is the porch, so that is my focus for today. I thought I would talk about 5 ways to make your porch a destination, all with a French accent. Oui?
1 – Add comfortable seating.
This is a antique crib. I added a new crib mattress, took off one rail, and made it into a settee. I found the crib on Craigslist.
If you don’t have a pleasant place to sit, then no one is going to want to be on the porch. I really work hard to make my porch inviting and have comfortable seating. This is our back porch in the city.
2. Bring out the real dishes.
It’s not that far from the kitchen, so it’s not that big a deal to bring out a few plates and forks. I love to bring out a snack or meal. And people usually prefer being seated on the porch, unless it’s too hot or too cold. Today it was just right.
3. Cut some greenery or flowers from the yard.
These flowers were just off the porch and easy to cut. I put them in a vintage trophy. Of course you can buy flowers, but usually I just grab some from the yard.
4 – Clear off the junk.
Well we have been in the process of moving things from here to there, and so I’ve had a big mess on my back porch for about a month. It was so wonderful to get that extra stuff finally off the porch. But also this is where my family discards things that really belong in the garage can. So there can be a few boxes stacked up here. Before I sit down to relax, I like to get all of the boxes or other junk off the porch so I don’t have to look at it
5 – Bring a throw and pillows.
I added several pillows. The pillows are from my online shop and can be found HERE.
I love all of these monograms!
I also brought this caned chair outdoors for my impromptu festivities. I thought it looked so inviting, that Mr. CH and I sat out here Saturday night. It was a bit chilly, but with the throws it was just right.
On another note, I would love to see you at Round Top this spring!!!! I’ll be at
2550 S State Hwy 237
Round Top, TX 78954
March 26th from 2 to 5 PM.
You’ll love to these other blogs joining me today.
Oh I so love seeing your beautiful porch Anita. It is always so very welcoming and beautiful…A perfect place to unwind and enjoy the view! Can’t make Round Top this Spring but hope to make it in the Fall…
I’m loving all these outdoor dining posts today in this series. Great tips and I can’t wait to fluff my deck this year.
Love that crib turned bench Anita!
Just lovely. Wish I was still close enough to sit out there with you! xx
What a lovely place to have a meal! Just delightful!! Loving those pillows. I’ve been on the hunt for some and they really relax the feeling of the setting… 🙂
HI Anita, I am back now in the swing of posting on FB, and here in blog land, I had been busy with a client and a job for a developer. Now today this is just what I needed to see, the beauty of spring noon porch dinette area.
I need a much bigger porch, but so plan to set up a quaint place to enjoy a meal.
Love everything about this space, to brunch here would be wonderful.
The over stuffed vintage pillows shams add all the comfort needed.
So would love to see you at round top, but not this season.
Enjoy your book signing, you will do great.
Xx
Dore
Wow, what a wonderful concept but how do you deal with the mosquitos, flies, dust, humidity, heat and other issues? I have sprayed my lawn which cuts down on bugs for a limited time (an hour or two) but I could not set anything out like pillows, plates, table linens, food etc until right before I am going out there. Then I would have to was off the table to get rid of the dust, light a bunch of citronella candles, bring out all the stuff…whew, I am old and tired so just thinking about all the work wears me out. I prefer a nice little tea inside. But, thank you for the beautiful visual and the lovely thought.
Well Beverly, the insects are really not a problem. But the dust yes. You can’t leave the pillows out all of the time in my experience. Thanks!
Love your porch, even in these cold, cold days and nights, I still can see myself sitting outside on that porch drinking a cup of coffee and listening to Christmas music. I love your warmth porch