Thursday, June 23, 2011

{primp}ing a porch

I've been busy primping my back porch.
Now that it is summer, we've been spending a lot of time here, talking, reading, and barbecuing, and I wanted to primp it up a bit to make it more comfy and inviting.

I've had the main pieces of furniture for years, but just recently added the brown wicker chair, which was thrifted--along with this pretty pillow, it's made out of burlap that's been embroidered on, and kind of reminds me of something you'd find in anthropologie.
I didn't know what I would do with this cool wood bucket with it's wire accent, but I'm glad I didn't pass it up at the thrift store.  It now houses some pretty purple flowers.
The blue bird  and yellow rosette pillows are from Target, and the blue striped table cloth is from a really cute consignment store in St. George, UT, called Urban Renewal.  But I've recently seen it here and here.

My sister-in-law found this very distressed and chippy cart on wheels--I have no idea what it was used for but she thought it looked like my style.
I'll share more about these boots in my next post, and how they came to be a planter.
It's cozy and comfy here now, with little pops of color, and there is plenty of seating for everyone--if you need me, you can find me here for about the next 2 months.
Now go forth and primp!

Don't forget about my first ever linky party! If you have something to share, that you have primped, please go here!

33 comments:

  1. how cute is that? love the boots!
    i signed on as a follower a couple weeks ago and finally getting the feed in my google reader! hooray!

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  2. I love the boots..Lovely porch..
    Janet

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  3. It all looks great! Love the boots, and the cart, and that pillow IS very anthro!!

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  4. I love it all, Michele! You did a great job making your porch a comfy place to hang out this summer. I love your pots and the boots are just too cute!!

    Have a great weekend!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. Hi Michele...

    My friend, your porch is lovely and soooo very perfect for the summer season! I love all the pretty details...the decorative pillows and potted flowers! The embroidered burlap pillow is gorgeous...I really love that! Ohhh...and that sweet old, chippy, wooden bucket is awesome! Sooo pretty with the purple flowers! Well my friend, I would love spending a little R&R out on your summer porch...thank you for sharing it with us today!

    Warmest summery wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  6. Hey! I have those same two pillows from Target! I feel really cool now=)

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  7. Nice porch, it's very inviting. I'm loving the bench and boots.

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  8. Comfy and inviting....you've succeeded!

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  9. I just love your front porch. It looks like it came straight out of a magazine!

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  10. It looks so nice! I can finally post on your blog :)

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  11. Popping over to say hello for the "Blog Party"! love how you 'primped' your porch! i host a garden party on Thursday's & would love to have you come by to peek around or even link up?!? hope to see you sometime! xoox, tracie

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  12. cute! love all the sweet pillows.

    great blog! xo

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  13. I love your porch! And what an awesome blog you have...I'll definitely be back.

    Stop by and visit me :)

    Cindy at Notes in the Key of Life

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  14. your porch primp is perfect! i love all the pillows and the rain boot planter GENIUS!

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  15. the porch is perfect...it looks very inviting!

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  16. I'd love to come sit a while there. Lovely! My front and back porch need primping.

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  17. your porch looks great! i'm loving the wood pot that you found at the thrift store-good eye with that!

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  18. Love your porch! I am excited about linking to your new party. Will you please do me a huge favor and put my button in your sidebar with your parties? Thanks a million. I will make sure to create a back link for you too:) Love the boots. I have some in a giraffe print that I LOVE.

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  19. love love love it!! My porch needs a major overhaul and you are my inspiration!

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  20. You are featured here http://decoratinginsanity.com/2011/06/30/thrifty-outdoor-ideas/ Grab a button while you visit and enjoy
    xo,
    mONICa

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  21. What a lovely place to sit! I love all the details! Stopping by from Frugalicous Friday!

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  22. Looks very comfy cozy! Love the bucket

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  23. That wood bucket is my favorite thing ever!

    Kristen
    Turning a House into a Home

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  24. It all looks so fresh and comfy at the same time, can picture you sipping iced lemonade with book in hand!
    Tracey

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  25. I agree with Raggygirlvintage, Michele! Fresh, cozy, and so very inviting! I adore the grainsack tablecloth, and that chippy little cart is adorable! Great job!

    xoxo laurie

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  26. So cute! I just did the same type of porch. Great minds think alike, I have the SAME boots :) Love that planter.
    New follower here!

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  27. Absolutely lovely and so full of charm! I especially love the bucket. :-) Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  28. Ok that embroidered pillow is awesome. Great job on the porch and love the boot planters. Too cute.

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  29. Very charming! Thanks for linking the pretty pillows with air your laundry Friday!
    xo
    Jami

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  30. Very innovative....looks fantastic.

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