One of my favorite things about our new house is the front porch. I love the look of an old fashioned front porch. While we still have some projects on the horizon – Ryan will soon be working on the railing and I plan to install a nicer mailbox and post. And while I did clean off the porch, I need to do it with soap and water.
But, I did spruce up the area a little last weekend with some new plantings.
It’s quite cheerful, no?
The ferns were a steal of a deal at Home Depot – less than $9/pot. They are really nice and full, so I was thrilled to drag them home. (Okay. Full disclosure: Ryan dragged them home.) We had a few hooks, but Ryan installed a few new ones for my beloved hanging baskets.
And I potted the annuals I found at the Farmer’s Market and a local nursery. Geraniums, while a bit old-fashioned, are some of my favorites. My mom used to plant geraniums when I was a kid – could that be why?
And a pot just isn’t a pot without the yellow/lime sweet potato vines.
And one cannot forget our cheerful front door. Would you believe I found that vintage metal table at a sale for $1.50? Or that white pot on the side of the road in the garbage?
And I’m really enjoying the succulent “W” wreath, made by the lovely Beth at Unskinny Boppy. I won the wreath last May as part of her auction of Alabama tornado relief. When I received it, the outdoor season was pretty much over in my Zone 5 Midwest climate. And I have perpetual trouble keeping succulents alive over the winter, but I tried my darndest. I need to replace a few of the plants, but I still love the look of the wreath on our front door.
What do you think of our porch?
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www.thisoldhouseinnewliberty.blogspot.com says
It looks GREAT! Love the red door! Also love the bed you made for the babies room!
Nancy
Caroline says
Your porch is so gosh darn cheerful! It makes me want to go outside and tackle my disaster of a front porch this spring/summer. Will it happen? Mmm. Maybe. Either way, the desire is there.
Sugarr2518 says
Your porch is adorable!!! I’ve always wanted a cute little porch like that where you can hang pots of flowers or ferns. The pops of red are just the perfect touch:)
Cre8ive Motives says
Wow….your porch looks beautiful! So warm and inviting and the red door makes it really stand out. Perfect!
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
I love hanging plants; so pretty! I wish we had a porch!!
Comeca Jones says
Soooo pretty as usual I love the color you use.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
I love your front porch. It makes me wish that we had a front porch. The ferns look awesome, and I love how all the red pops.
Lyndsay @ that 70s house says
its so lovely and cheery! the ferns are so fun :). your front porch is so welcoming and amazing…i love it!
Emily says
Your ferns look great and I love your front porch – I’m excited to see what Ryan does with a railing! Love your $1.50 table too, what a find!
*claire* says
that’s so festive! i love a front porch too. and i had a planter with sweet potato vine for the first time last year and i loved it so much – i need to plant more of it!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Very cheerful! I like the geraniums, but I LOVE that red table!
Ashlee says
Goosebumps…absolute Goosebumps!
I am pretty much obsessed with houses, and anything that looks like it’s a little southern house. Therefore, ADDICTED to your house. And Red Doors are my absolute done deal on a house! The Plants and the Porch just had to it’s beauty, Seriously! I Love it!!
You’re Blog and Renovation Skills will definitley help me out when I am able to get my own place! 🙂
Keep up the good work!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Your porch is looking so cute! I need some hanging plants for our porch…
Nicole @My Thrafty Life says
I snatched up some of the same ferns! I love them. Also I love the vibrant red geraniums, I’ve got a pot on our front porch and on an old milking stool on the back deck. Awesome finds on the table and flower pot, love them too!
The Atwoods says
Love it! Ferns are one of my all time favorite for hanging. They look beautiful!
Mrs. Chic says
I love your porch its so pretty!! 🙂
Lindsey says
So pretty!!! It is so inviting and I just adore the red door!
Jordan@the2seasons says
You have done a great job it is so cheery! I wish our house had a real porch that is the one thing it is missing.
Jordan@the2seasons says
You have done a great job it is so cheery! I wish our house had a real porch that is the one thing it is missing.
Antonella @ LoveYourHome says
You know, it’s funny you mentioned about geraniums and your mom. If there was one flower I knew of as a child, it was gernaniums. My mom always planted red ones. Now I plant them in pink and I love white as well. Red is a great choice for you, it blends really nice with the front door!
DecorandtheDog says
I think you need some rocking chairs and you are good to go for summer!!
daisy says
It looks so inviting! Love the table and pot you got for next to nothing!
I look forward to having a front porch at our next house. Enjoy yours!