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Monday, May 4, 2009

Porch and Patio Party!

Welcome to my porch for the Porch and Patio Party hosted by Barb at Grits and Glamour.

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When we first bought this house the bushes had "eaten" whole sections of the porch, but I knew that it had potential. I never dreamed I could have a porch that wrapped around 3 sides of my house!

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Now it is a very special place for all of us!
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Just relaxing in the hammock...

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And a favorite spot for parties!

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We have had Christmas parties where the weather was so mild everyone hung out on our porch!

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I don't have any pictures of our porch swing, but it is a favorite spot to hang out.

Here is the view from the porch swing one October night. My DH set up a romantic wine for two with seasonal decorations, of course!!!

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Thanks Barb for such a wonderful idea. I love my porch and I know I will love seeing everyone else's!!! :D Jewel

22 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I just love this porch. It is exactly what I would have if I could. So pretty. Hugs, Marty

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Gorgeous porch! Beautiful!

SouthernGal said...

This porch is a dream. You are very blessed to have such a wonderful place.

Christi @ A Southern Life
http://asouthernlife.com

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Jewel,
I really do love that porch! You know my dear, it reminds me of the Great Gatsby ! I can just imagine the history of your house, so awesome. (Perfect for a history teacher) Happy Porchin, Cindy

Anonymous said...

Evening,Jewel! Oh, I love your huge wrap around porch! Your home is gorgeous too! I could sit for hours or rather lay in that hammock for hours!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

KBeau said...

Wow. That wrap around porch is to die for.

Kathleen said...

Now that's a porch! It is great! Happy porch sitting, and partying..I can see many great times on that porch!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I love your porch...oh my goodness, what a beauty!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Just beautiful my friend...I love your home so much...OMG I just drooled again ha ha!! thank you so much for sharing this eye candy...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

I can admire this even more knowing it is a beautiful North Carolina home. LOL It is just splendiferous. (my new word) I love the hammock!!

Thanks for joining in today's Porch Party.

Hugs, Barb

From the Old InkWell said...

OH MY GOODNESS! This house, this porch is a dream come true! ENJOY!

Melissa Miller said...

One word...STUNNING! :)

Patty said...

This is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I dream of having a porch like this!

Miss Janice said...

I forgot to ask, do you mind telling me where you purchased that hammock. I've been looking for one like yours with the crochet on the edge.

xinex said...

How lucky you are! You have a beautiful porch and I love wrap around porches...Christine

Chandy said...

Love your porch, three sides, wow! That's the kind of house I want. Lucky you!

Debbie said...

I love your wrap around porches, yours is spectacular. I love the way it's lit up at night. Great. Debbie

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

What a wonderful porch! I could live on your porch. (And as big as it is, you'd probably never know I was there!) Your house is beautiful, and your porch just makes it so inviting. laurie

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

Ooh! I'm in love with your house! And a porch on 3 sides. I'm in heaven. Thanks for sharing.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Oh I do love your porch -- I think that they just make a home so genteel! (that must explain why I don't have one!) sigh!

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Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

WOW!!! I love your house! It's beautiful. How lucky you are to live in such a beauty!