Wow! It’s hard to believe that it’s June already, but the countdown to summer vacation is now officially on. As always, on the first of every month I join some of my favorite blogging friends to share our 10 minute decorating ideas and this month is all about summer!!
May was a really busy month for us as we worked on all of our outside spaces for The Household Organization Diet. While we are not quite done everything, I feel like there is {finally?} an end in sight. We did some pretty big changes this year so I can’t wait to show you everything! Today though, I thought I would start off with some front porch decorating ideas and a really simple way to decorate your front door.
Sometimes I go with a set color scheme with our flowers, but this year anything goes! I pretty much just bought everything that caught my eye and ended up with a rainbow of colors.
These petunias are my favorite – I love the speckled look that they have. One day I might get around to actually planting them, but for now, I just left them in their container and put them in this flower caddy. I just lined the bottom of the crate with some plastic so it doesn’t rot out with all of the water.
I also picked up a couple of hanging baskets for either side of the porch.
I wanted to add something a little fun to the porch and thought that these wooden seagulls were pretty cute.
I had to get two so they weren’t lonely. 😉
Even though it’s summer, the boys still manage to gather a lot of dirt so a door mat is still a must.
For our front door, I wanted to do something different than a wreath. I had a few flowers left over from my potting that I hadn’t used so I decided to add them to a bucket and hang that instead. I was originally going to get some faux stems but I love using the fresh ones for a change.
Just drill a drainage hole in the bottom of the bucket, fill the bottom with some packing peanuts {this makes it less heavy}, and top with soil and your plants. Easy-peasy!
I also added some chalk vinyl to and used a Chalk Ink Artista Pro pen to write the Welcome sign. Since I will be watering it and the chalkboard will likely get wet, I used the Artista pen since it won’t come off with water like the Wet Wipes version {it will still come off with an ammonia based cleaner however}.
And there you have it! I am hoping to finish up staining our back porch today and might actually be able to show you next week!
Before you leave, be sure to check out these beautiful {and simple!} summer decorating ideas. I know you’ll love them!
I love flowers Jenn, everything looks great!
Thanks Susan! I wish we had the flowers all year long!
So pretty, summery and yes, fast! Love the petunias too! Another great month of 10 Minute Decorating!
Love the door mat could you tell me where I might find it. The porch is beautiful!
Thanks so much! The door mat is from Target. 🙂
Love your entry with all the color and great idea for the door!
Thanks Debbie!
Oh my goodness! This has to be one of my favourite porches ever! LOVE the black, such a classic look! And so charming!
Beautiful – love the flowers and fresh flowers on your door!
Love all your flowers, and those speckled petunias are really something! I love petunias but they only seem to last around 3 months in my container garden, so I only buy them when I just can’t resist. thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
Your front porch looks lovely and so inviting! I love the seagulls too! Have a wonderful week!
Thanks Pamela! Normally I’m not a fan of sea gulls but I liked these guys!
I love your porch! I so needed this post because I’m struggling on how to decorate our front porch. These are great ideas! I especially love that rustic white planter box!
Beautiful ideas! Thanks so much for sharing them on the party this week. #HomeMattersParty
I love your porch; everything i so pretty! The round up of ideas is great, too – I really like those cushions! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
This is so adorable! I love the colors and the door!! So cute.
This is the first time I’m on here and I love it.Plan to try and get caught up with your schedule. I’m very excited to get going .Your laundry room is beautiful ,this is going to be a lot of fun thank you for this I’m sure it takes you a long to do all this, thank you very much.
I’m glad you’re going to join in Pat! If you don’t get caught up on the previous rooms, you can just follow the plan and hit them next year!
Your front porch looks so inviting! I love that mat as well!