It doesn’t really take much to make your front entry warm and inviting. Last year, we painted our front porch black and I love the look against the lighter walls of the house. If you are thinking of going black, just remember that dirt does show up a lot easier so you do have to get used to those inevitable little footprints showing up!
One of the nice things about living in a cooler climate is that flowers tend to do quite well around here. During the hotter months of July and August, they do need to be watered daily, but they have generally established a pretty good root system by then and are still forgiving if you miss a day or two!
In the back, we have a patio leading off of our kitchen eating area. It could do with a new staining but we have not had enough dry weather around here this year to get it done.
The patio is East facing so it is great for catching some mid day sun but is nice and cool for those summer dinners.
If only I could figure out how to extend our summers, things would be perfect! {oh and it would be nice if thesun decided to show up soon!}
Thank-you so much for dropping by! I hope you have enjoyed the outdoor tour. Don’t forget to head over to Simply Klassic Home or Midwestern Girl DIY to check out the other amazing bloggers and to link up your own summer decorating ideas!!! See you there!
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L-O-V-E your black entry, it’s stunning! And, what a great patio too. All that color makes me want to go out and buy some flowers ASAP!
Your backyard is so pretty! Where did you get your table set, and what kind of paint did you use for your porch? Thanks.
DUDE. Your porch is gorgeous! I love the black. Thinking I want to take down my door black now too!!! I love the backyard, so lush and colorful. Fabulous!!!
Thanks so much for being a part of the Ready 4 Summer party!!!
Wow, gorgeous porch! We’re just getting ready to replace our porch floor this week and I’ve been trying to convince Hubby to go black. I just love the look. So far it’s a no go for Hubby, but I’ll see if showing him pictures of yours helps. Thanks!
Your black entry is very dramatic, and shows off all the flowers very nicely. I really like your backyard as well–it looks like a great spot to sit and enjoy your surroundings. I am a new visitor, follower and subscriber–I really like your blog!
Just beautiful Jenn! Would love if you stopped by my linky party to link this up!
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Just beautiful!
Love that black entry – and jealous of all your beautiful flowers! Mine are all cooking in the Texas sun!
all the colors looks wonderful, and i love the black lattice on the front!
So very pretty and inviting. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from The Shabby Creek Cottage. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-4.html Wishing you a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Love your blog! You have so many great pictures. I would love if you stopped by to check out my baby design ideas and followed me back at http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
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Hi there! Keep it up! This is a good read. You have such an interesting and informative page. I will be looking forward to visit your page again and for your other posts as well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about patio in your area. I am glad to stop by your site and know more about patio.
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Wow. So, beautiful. My patio only has a few plastic stacking chairs, a small table, and a few potted plants. I need to up my game this season because I would love to have it look even remotely as lovely as your space does. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful, it seems that you are having a great time there; the patio itself is well organized, the ambiance looks so great.
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Thanks so much for posting this great information! I have been looking for a good Patio for a while now… Hopefully, I’ll be able to find exactly what I’m looking for in the near future!