It’s time for Rhondi’s Porch Party. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see the beautiful ways bloggers create their special outdoor space. Take a look at Rhondi’s Rose Colored Glasses to see everyone else’s great ideas.
Here’s mine. This gate leads to my special space.
Just through this gate is the place that has fed my soul, my heart, and busied my hands for months now. This special place is my ‘porch’.
After working in the yard most of the day, I took these photos at dusk- one of my favorite times of the day.
These chairs flank a couch where I enjoy sitting and looking around my yard.
This is my view from that couch.
That view includes my new bird feeder that I bought at Tuesday Morning.
On either side of the couch I have two chairs, with chair seats I covered in black and white stripe fabric from WalMart. Today as I worked, my iPod was playing my wild mix of music.
Knowing my husband was inside ,and he could see me through the back window, I periodically danced by said window- acting like I couldn’t be seen.
I know. Everyone else participating in this party is sitting sedately on their porches, reading and meditating.
By this point, I am in my 3rd set of yard clothes for the day, because the other two mismatched sets were wet and dirty, and I just know he was rolling his eyes. (That was my point!)
This is my favorite view, as many of you know. Just past the fountain are 3 wrought iron pergolas that I will write about another day. Just past those is the little house.
All of this working and photographing made me realize how much I would like to invite my penpals in blogland to a party at my house.
I bought 2 of these candle holders at Tuesday Morning as well. They flank my favorite space.
Come back and see me.
Hi Laura, so nice to meet you. Your porch is such a lovely spot. I love all your touches. Doesn't Tuesday Morning have the best finds? Everything is wonderful and you have the best views out to your yard. The fountain is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a nice time.
Have a great week.
Celestina Marie
O, Laura...no wonder this is your favorite spot...It is just beautiful. I can see all the hard work you've put into it and I know you really enjoy it all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing your little piece of Heaven..
xo bj
Laura, it's just wonderful. I love it all, and the chairs are so cute with the black and white stripes! Love the terrace and the fountain and all of it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Porch Party...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Beautiful porch and yard. I love the bird feeder.
ReplyDeleteWillow
What a great space!
ReplyDeleteGlenda
I love your beautiful and serene spot to rest and dream... thanks for sharing it with the rest of us...
ReplyDeletehugs. Dixie
It is all so lovely. No wonder you enjoy being out there! xorachel
ReplyDeleteLove the fountain! Beautiful! And the lanterns as well! A very peaceful, inviting space!
ReplyDeleteMeditating on my porch?.......I wish!
ReplyDeleteYour porch and its surroundings are beautiful. I had to smile at the thought of you working to your music and dancing past the window. Perfect activity for a sunny Sunday.
Looks like a wonderful place to relax... or dance!! I love to listen to music while I work around the house too!
ReplyDeleteThe birdfeeder you got a Tuesday Morning is SO COOL!
Have a nice day!
Sherri:)
Your patio space is so chic. It looks to be a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the day.
ReplyDelete♥, Susan
How beautiful!!!!!!!!!! I just want to rest my feet with a good book there. For years....
ReplyDeletehow lush and inviting!
ReplyDeletelove all your wooden pergolas {or arbors} whatever the correct term may be...
that is exactly what i am wanting on my deck.
thanks for sharing your lovely space.
chasity
Your porch is lovely. It seems like a wonderful place to relax and spend time with family. Its beautiful. I love the fountain. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGood Mornin' Laura! How I love your porch! I like my coffee with sweetnlow and hazelnut creamer. I'll bring some muffins and we can just sit out there and vist! Okay, I'll sit and you can dance! Thanks for sharing this lovely space! God Bless! Lauralu :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely relaxing space, i love the black with Green and brick. I cant seem to find a favorite outdoor space at my new house, still hunting
ReplyDeletekate
What a lovely relaxing space! I think we have the same green cushions. Aren't they so comfortable!:-) You have done a great job. I wish we could all have a blogland party. That would be unbelievable! Have a great day and don't work too hard.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in my party. What a beautiful spot you have to relax! It looks so comfortable and the view is just lovely. I think I'll just stay for awhile and relax and visit with all the others who drop by :)
Hugs, Rhondi
Laura, isn't it just so satisfying to make an area so beautiful? What a happy place to unwind and enjoy. Your porch has such charm, like you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a welcoming and relaxing little spot you have there. sigh* I know I could sit and be content there :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and enjoy your day!
Hi Laura :)
ReplyDeleteSo nice to "meet" you. Your porch is wonderful! I love those black and white stripes. You've done a beautiful job on your yard too.
Oh and your comment "Everyone else participating in this party is sitting sedately on their porches, reading and meditating." cracked. me. up. LOL Maybe the others, but not me. I'm usually doing the same thing you are ;)
rue
I am so glad Rhondi hosted this porch party! It gave me a chance to come meet you. Your whole yard as well as your porch is just beautiful! I love that you enjoy spending time in your yard and then take the time to sit and take it all in. I am heading to Tuesday Morning! It looks like they have some great garden art... See you soon!
ReplyDeletePenny
What a nice place to sit and relax!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Laura, dancing on the porch is more fun than sitting!! I love your whole area. We have a pergola too and just love the atmosphere it creates.
ReplyDeleteKeep your hubby laughing.
Looks very comfy...can't wait for the party invite (smile). I can just imagine you dancing by the window and your husband rolling his eyes...LOL. Keep the dance going.
ReplyDeleteWOW girl you have been workin' but not too busy to have a little fun with hubby.
ReplyDeleteGreat space in your 'wonderful world'
Enjoy!
Candy
I had a wonderful time at your Porch Party! Your place is spectacular!! Your hubby is one lucky guy...you sound like loads of fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you for inviting me, Laura. It is very nice to meet me.
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with your space. It is spacious and enchanting.
Tuesday Morning is one of my favorite places, too. In fact, I just left some of my money there about two weeks ago. ;-)
DEAR LAURA,
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you and visit your beautiful porch and garden...the time you have spent nuturing your yard certainly shows. I love your pergola and that chic bird feeder.
I had to chuckle at you dancing by the window.
very lovely of you to invite us
hugs and giggles
debbie
It's all so lovely. All of your outdoor spaces look so inviting. :) Nancy
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful porch, patio and lawn is exactly why I am visiting all the porch posts. It is so very perfect. Thank you very much for sharing. I love the fountain.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Everything looks so great. I want to screen my porch in so baaaad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI FEEL like I've been there with you by looking at the pictures. You've made it a very relaxing place. Cant wait to hear about the iron gates. . . its not a cemetery is it?
ReplyDeleteLaura, you're so funny! Dancing by the window - that's something I would do too! You have the loveliest view and I love your fountain! That new birdfeeder is very cool too!
ReplyDeleteManuela
you have a great porch...luv the dancing by the window...keeps those hubbies guessing...
ReplyDeleteso pretty and so elegant! delightful.
ReplyDeletexo
Oh my goodness...special place indeed. It's beautiful and peaceful. I've always LOVED black and green together. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura for sharing your porch and garden with us.It seems a very restful place to be.Come and visit my (porch)garden party.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! The landscaping is TDF. You've got my curiosity up with those pergolas!
ReplyDeleteNice to *meet* you!
I Looooovvvee your yard!
ReplyDeleteKeep dancing!
What a beautiful outdoor space - you are VERY talented.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for commenting on the tote bags post on my blog
Everything is so beautiful! I am inspired by your sense of design. Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love your "porch". it looks so lovely. I would love to join you!
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful spot for relaxing (and dancing!) on your porch. :) The view is beautiful and I love all the little details. Very inviting! ~~Rhonda
ReplyDeleteGood morning Laura,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting me and my office. I enjoyed visiting your backyard, it is lovely! I'm sure you get much enjoyment out of it...I chuckled when reading about your wild music on your iPod; I'm the same way!
Happy Sunday...fondly, Rhonda in CA