Friday, August 17, 2012

Just Sitting on the Porch!

Welcome to our front porch!  



A little girl drinking fountain greets you as you step up on the porch.  I love bird houses and use them all over the yard.  These houses are mounted on some old porch posts that we picked up on a trip to NY.
Ms Scarecrow greets you as you come to the front door.    I stacked two large birdcages and put them on a wicker coffee table to make one really big bird cage!

My coffee table has been used for many things...pond, filled with ice and drinks, etc!!   For the center piece on it, I married a chandy and a flower urn,  just happened to fit nicely! 

This is a childs vintage chair that I bought a long time ago.  The woman I got it from had used it as a child, I love to get pieces with a history!  The bird bath is one I made from a punch bowl, canister, and light fixture!

This is the view to your left as you come upon the porch.

I made this bird feeder from a crystal punch bowl and  assorted  bowls.
Just a little bench sitting on the porch.

I have this little sitting area on an old dresser, thought it was kind of fun! (we don't actually sit there)   Mr. Penny made the bird house from old lumber , metal roofing, door knobs, hinges.. and the kitchen sink!  lol

More bird houses!!!

This is our little travel trailer that we added a free standing door  and removeable window  to kind of dress it up since it sits in the front yard when not in use.    It has a little bitty porch so it got to be in the porch party!  That thing under the window is my wuggy.... a marriage of  and old buggy and a wagon.  I have an old camping stove sitting on it in this picture.  

And here is a close up of the wuggy filled with flowers.  I hope you enjoyed seeing our front porch, if you would like to see more porch ideas,  please come over and see all the porches at Kelly's party!!!
http://www.kellyskornerblog.com


If you want to see more pink, come over to Pink Saturday!
 http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/


I will also be partying at
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/


I am showing off my diy idea's on the front porch at
http://diyshowoff.com/


I am joining Debbie's Newbie party at
http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/


Sitting on the Porch at
http://my1929charmer.com/


I'm putting the porch on
 http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/

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37 comments:

  1. Shabby chic SandyAugust 17, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    You have a beautiful front porch! That stained glass is really lovely. The colors are perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Hi there, Ms. Wilma and I enjoyed our visit with you on your beautiful front porch!
    Happy Pink Saturday to you,
    ~~Dorothy~~

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  3. NanaDianaAugust 17, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Penny, Your front porch is just an extension of your beautiful home. It is just gorgeous and I love that little pink chair. Your feeder and bath made out of old bowls are wonderful- xo Diana

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  4. Barbara F.August 17, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Oh my, what fabulous things you have displayed. Love all of it. xo

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  5. LVAugust 17, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    No wonder you enjoy sitting on the porch with views like these. I have never had a home of my own with a porch. My ancestors did and loved visiting them.

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  6. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 17, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    What wonderful items in your yard....I love the bird bath and feeder you made. The little chair is simply adorable!

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  7. Cindy The Victorian JourneyAugust 17, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Love the wagon with the geraniums. Beautiful..

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  8. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Dear Penney! Hello, I LOVE your creative style. Your home is cozy and absolutely inviting! my most fave is the birdbath from glass. wow I'm your newest follower on google connect( when it comes back up)Dianna

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  9. susiAugust 17, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Penny,as always,your love of the Vintage,and the creative recycling leaves me in total awe! Aww! Love you my dear sweet friend!

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  10. Cindy AdkinsAugust 17, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    So very pretty!

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  11. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 17, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Penny,
    So many pretty things!! Your porch and everything you have used to decorate it and your front yard are to die for!
    Love the things that you made with bowls!! I just may have to borrow some of those ideas if you don't mind!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  12. must love junkAugust 17, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Wow! Your porch is just stunning! I'd never want to leave :)
    Susan

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  13. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingAugust 17, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Your porch is amazing. I love the little vintage child's chair and the wuggy! So pretty.

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  14. Apple of His EyeAugust 17, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    You are so creative! How amazing! Loved your birdbaths! Great ideas!
    Hugs
    LaDonna

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  15. Biby August 18, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 18, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    The very last thing I noticed was the whirlybird sprinkler. I haven't seen one of those in a very long time. I love the idea of putting dishes/punch bowls and such together for the birds. I have one of those fluted dishes (in my hutch though) and a light fixture probably very close to the one you have (over the kitchen table). Both were my grandmother's before they were mine. I thought about finding some items like that at a thrift store to do the same thing - wouldn't part w/my items for that at this point - but what a great idea. Lots of great ideas. Love the door w/the small porch ... I have a "staircase" (treated 2x6 and 4x4 posts) used as a porch for our RV - when we got rid of it, I kept the steps (w/o the landing) for potted plants.

    Anyway - enjoyed my visit. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  17. Renaissance WomenAugust 18, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I love your porch. It's so very lovely, peaceful and serene. If you find a strange woman sitting on your front porch serenely drinking a cup of coffee early one morning it might be me. :) If the little girl drinking fountain is gone after she leaves then it definitely was me. :D

    Have a great weekend.

    Cassandra from 'Renaissance Women'



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  18. OliviaAugust 18, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Awwww, this is adorable! Happy Pink Saturday! I wish we lived next door!!!!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  19. CharleneAugust 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    OMG!!! I love all your creative pieces! The birdhouse stacked are darling. The pink chair with the beautiful stained glass stunning! And the bird feeder made out of the punch bowl... oh I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for sharing & have a great weekend. I'm not playing PINK today but, I hope you'll stop by to visit me too. Charlene

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  20. AlessandraAugust 18, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Wow, wow, wow!!!!Penny, i love everything! Your bird houses and birdcages are wonderful.
    Kisses.
    Alessandra.

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  21. Chubskulit RoseAugust 18, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Always a delight to see these gorgeous pink! Catching up with Pink Saturday.

    My PINK
    Your comment is always a treat for me!
    Have a blessed weekend.

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  22. Fishtail CottageAugust 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    love your sitting area...would love to have you link up to the garden party going on over here at Fishtail Cottage...hope to see you! xoxo, tracie

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  23. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementAugust 19, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Very pretty! I love the birdhouses and birdcages!

    Pam

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  24. AudreyAugust 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    oh my, I love all your bird houses and the bird feeder ... have to copy this one.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z.http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/

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  25. DebbiedoosAugust 19, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Oh Penny you and my Mom would hit it off great. Your porch is just so charming! Thanks for sharing with my party.

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  26. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideAugust 19, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I love your porch! I wouldn't have known that was 2 birdhouses! It just looks like one big nice one! I'm a new follower!

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  27. Jane@Bluebird1959August 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    So very charming Penny - and that little wagon is truly adorable. Jane@Bluebird1959

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  28. Jana@Transformations From the HeartAugust 19, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    You have so many cute items, Love your birdbath and birdfeeder~Very unique items that you used to make them. Especially love all the birdhouses. I could stroll around your yard and really enjoy myself with all the pretties.
    Visiting you from Debbiedoo's and I'm your newest follower. Going to look through some more of your blog. :0)

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  29. LauraAugust 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Penny, I love your porch and all your beautiful treasures, especially the bird feeder that you made from the crystal punch bowl. You are so creative and talented. Thanks for sharing.

    Laura

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  30. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com August 20, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    You have so many beautiful treasures :)

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  31. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerAugust 20, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Well I don't think I would ever leave your porch! You have some mnay beautiful treasures, and love the bird houses and feeder from a punch bowl! Very pretty, warm and inviting! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  32. TonyaAugust 20, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful!!!! LOVE the birdbath idea!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRAugust 21, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    How pretty! I just love all of your unique pieces!! Who would have thought? A feeder from a punch bowl! I am a happy new follower via the Newbie party; and I hope you will follow me, too!

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  34. TheMoonAndMeAugust 22, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Congrats on the newbie spotlight! Your gardens are beautiful...I'm a little jealous of your bird cages. :)
    Have a great day!
    :)
    Kelly

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  35. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinAugust 22, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    It's all so pretty! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  36. thistlewoodfarmAugust 26, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I love your style so much! Those birdcages are amazing and the way you display them is wonderful!

    Thanks for inspiring me today!
    blessings,
    karianne

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  37. Teresa@magazineyourhomeSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I hope you have room on that front porch for me cuz I'm movin' in. Lovely, lovely, lovely!

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