The staining of the deck is done. The staining of my arms and legs is done. I can paint all day in a formal ball gown, but put stain on my paintbrush and all of the sudden I'm a drippy girl.
But enough about the back deck, which I'll show you some other day, today is all about the front porch.
Even standing half way between the house and the road you can barely see anything on the porch, so not sure why I bother. OK, I do it for myself and the pizza delivery guy. He appreciates a nice porch with a touch of vintage decor.
I have two Kimberly Queen Ferns flanking my front door. There's something so classic and Southern about this. Is Ohio not in the South?
Kimberly Queen Ferns are more upright that your typical Boston Fern, which is perfect for this area where you don't want fern fronds poking at your legs when you're trying to get in the door.
If the pizza guy gets hungry while waiting for me to answer the door, he can grab a sandwich out of the picnic basket.
I'm displaying my croquet set on the porch this year. Did you know that croquet was in the Olympics? For only one year - 1900. And only two countries competed in it - France and Belgium. I'm thinking, that just maybe, croquet may be a dying sport!
I used my little chippy table this year instead of the matchy matchy side table that I bought with these rockers.
And added some of my Walmart lavender on top.
These are the pillows I covered with ticking fabric last year. They've been upgraded to the front of the house now.
I told you about the Mommy bird who decided to build a nest in my pansies. I was waiting for the kids to go off to college, so I could put better plants in the planter (better = not dead), but they aren't budging. Can you see Junior's head sticking up in the middle pot?
I don't have any worms for you, so quit looking at me with those pitiful eyes!
If you want to see what my porch will look like when the birds get the heck out of here, I used my extraordinary artistic skills to give you a glimpse.
Eclectically Vintage
You need an extra chair so I can join you and the pizza delivery guy!
And those amazing rare red gigantic flowers - you should start a mail order business!
This made me laugh - so glad you joined our Outdoors party!
Kelly
LizlovesVintage
I love it even with the RED flowers!!
Have a great week!
xxx Liz
NanaDiana
It looks great to me and you know, I think it is wonderful to do it for yourself and the pizza boy. You don't show up at the door wrapped in Saran Wrap when he pops over with pizza, do you-just checking!!!
Love that next to last & last shot. I got my giggle for the night- xo Diana
Olive Cooper
Definite looks Southern to me-well done. You are my cosmic sister I feel anyhoo. The little table is darling. Decorate the porch for you if for no one else. BTW I kill all my ferns...very very dead they are.
Lottie
You know, those ferns are absolutely beautiful! They really bring out the classic style of the black rockers! I love the whole look! I think I'm going shopping this weekend for some new ferns for the front porch and hang my Boston ferns I have in the back yard. Lovely post!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I always know where to go for a good chuckle! But in all seriousness (say that 3 times) your porch looks so inviting. I love the ferns and when your gigantic daisies are planted, it will be perfect. :@
Pamela
Oh you kill me!!!! That last photo made me laugh out loud...again!
Love your house and porch. It is such a great style!
I find croquet to be so much fun to play in the summer...I have to find me a set.
Now don't mention Pizza please. I have not had a decent pizza in three years! That's what happens when you move from the Niagara/Buffalo border...no more good pizza or wings!!!
I would love to see photos of you painting in a ball gown!!
Linda @ A La Carte
Your porch looks great and I'm sure the kids will move out of your planter soon! Hugs, Linda
Sherry
I wish I was your pizza delivery person, I would enjoy chomping down on a few sandwiches. The rockers on your porch are inviting! Now, about those big gigantic red daises.....
Ceekay- Thinkin of Home
You must have one heck of a pizza delivery guy! ours can barely utter a comprehensive word!
your porch is gorgeous....and those red gigantic daisies....those are truly fabulousss!!!!
Robin
Your front porch looks so cozy. I love the chair and all the vintage accessories. But I'm in love with the ferns. I have been crazy about them for a couple years now but still don't have a single one of my own. Yours look amazing flanking the front door. What a great way to use them.
Coastal Cottage Dreams
Love your porch with the rockers! Looks so inviting! I like playing croquet too! Your set looks vintage, that is what I am searching for!
Shelia
I want some of those gigantic red blooms at my house. Your porch looks so pretty! I'd love to sit in one of those rockers.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Snooks
Love the porch. It looks great. I have no front porch. More like a stoop and that's it. No room for anything on it. Enjoy your porch.
@ 3Beeze Homestead
Blessed Serendipity
Your porch looks so inviting and pretty. I just want to sit in one of those rocking chairs and enjoy the day.
Danielle
Kim K.
Your pizza delivery guy and myself appreciate all your special touches (and fabulous humor). I bet the baby birds appreciate it too. Well done.