PUTTING UP THE PORCH
The weather this weekend, unlike last weekend, was to die for. 65 degrees, sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Of course that meant I got to work on the yard.
I started by filling the outside built in planter. It doesn’t look like much, but hopefully in about a month or so, it will have filled out. I put in vines to cascade over the front of the planter as well as a spiky plant in the back to add interest…
My front garden is looking great. The lamb’s ear seems to double every year and the chocolate chip ajuga has tripled in size from the original 5 plants I bought in august of 2010.
And then there is the allium. Oh how I love the allium…
But enough about flowers, right Leo…?
Why yes, I think it is time to put up the porch. Good call Leo.
In the winter, we take out our giant porch screens so that the wood is not damaged from the harsh weather and wet spring…
When the screens are out, we have a piece of chain link fence that we bolt in to make sure a certain border collie mix doesn’t escape the yard...
I think this porch is my favorite thing about our house. I’m not sure if it is because the screens keep out the pesky mosquitos, or if it putting up the porch means the start of summer weather, BBQ get togethers and Christmas in July, or if it is because it is so unique, but I love it…
This year, I am thinking about painting the wall and the door to the garage…something bright, but also complimentary to our tiki collection.
Whatever color(s) I decide on should go with the house, but the porch is hidden from the street, so I could go nuts and make it really funky.
What do you think? Yellow? Aqua? Orange? Green?
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What a great space! I vote for funky!
I’m thinking funky too Rita!!!! I’ll have to get out the paint swatches!
Wow, your porch is amazing — so cool that you can take the walls up and down! Hmmm…. How about Sherwin-Williams Suburban Modern Chartreuse?
Ohhh I hadn’t considered Chartreuse…I’ll have to add that to the list of colors to consider!
Chartreuse is my favorite color so I always vote chartreuse.
It’s a great color…I think right now Orange and Chartreuse are in a neck and neck battle! Maybe I need a two tone look?
I vote something mid-century orange-ish. Maybe a Tangerine?
I do love orange nickarmadillo…that is a for sure possibility!
I came to your blog through a link to your kitchen remodel. The kitchen turned out great—but I was more impressed with the sheer effort of the undertaking. I know exactly how much work it was, and I practically needed to lie down after just reading about it.
Thought I’d quit lurking and tell you your house and blog are great.
I vote for something blue/green/funky.
Thanks for commenting Victoria! The kitchen project was a lot of work (understatement of the year) but it was so worth it! I get tired thinking about it too! I’m glad I did it in Jan/Feb when there wasn’t any yard work to be done or holidays to worry about because then I could focus on it and not be too overwhelmed.
Sunset orange with a painted palm tree – I’m just back from a holiday in Hawai’i and I’m all for capturing that tropical feeling!
I love love love the screens, we have a mosquito issue some summers, and it would be a great solution for us. Another thing to add to our to-do list!
Just back from Hawaii huh? I’m jealous! Did you see either of these places? I’d love to make it to Hawaii one of these days!
The screens are great at keeping out the mosquitos! Certain times during the summer it is the only place I can stand to be outside!
Is this going to be a surprise for Christmas in July?
Or do I get to help do this when we visit? I’d vote for a color that complements and enhances your tiki mask collection and your existing outside furniture. I’m sure you’ll find the best for you and your space, like you always do.
I don’t know Mid Century Mom! I’d like to have it done by then, but who knows if I’ll have time??? I have about 5 other projects that I’d like to get done by then too…though I bet Sherwin Williams will be having a memorial day paint sale in a few weeks….
You know that hot pink and orange combination your see with tropical hawaiian stuff that is my vote. Then you can use green to tone it down and anchor it. Otherwise I want like a lime and turquoise combo. Very exciting to have place like that to paint crazy colors
Thanks Erin! I do love the hot pink and orange combo…plus I have quite a few flamingos out there! Hmmmmm….
I think the flamingos would like a violet of some sort
Oh there’s a new suggestion Nicole, Violet! I’m sure the flamingos would love it, but I’m not sure I’m a purple person…still, interesting thought!
Orange would be great for tiki, but aqua could be really cool. I vote funky, too!
I think I’m going to have to do funky now! Everyone is “daring” me to do it! I think I’ll have to bust out the paint swatches tonight and play around!
I’d be living on that porch! What a wonderful space. You’re house is really great. I have to admit that as much as I love the porch… your flowers are gorgeous. Such healthy, happy plants. Nice job.
P.S. I think I would vote orange or aqua. Something that would compliment the outside colors as you look in to the space. It’ll be great!
Aww thanks Stacey! I try to keep the flowers happy! I think I will be looking for the perfect shade of aqua/orange/chartreuse! Maybe some of all three????? That would be really funky!
HA HA HA! I’m sure all those comments are just confusing you. Sorry.. but it’s fun to get all the feedback, I’m sure. maybe stripes in all colors.
That’s great!
Now THAT would be funky!
Kiwi green…or the luau green you chose!
Or orange with luau green circles/dots. Multiple sizes!