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A Summer Porch

By Manuela Williams

I bought a new rug for my screened porch last weekend so  I decided to move the furniture around in the seating area.  I had to move everything anyway to lay the rug so why not? Furniture re-arranging is an economical way to get a new look!

Cost Plus outdoor rug

Anyway, I bought this fun new rug at Cost Plus Saturday. It’s an indoor outdoor rug and was only $39.  I had $10 off of $30 coupon because we’re members of their loyalty program (although they often have the same coupons on their weekly circulars). So for $29 I got a whole new cute look!

decorated screen porch 2011

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I also removed the plumbing hardware I had been using for curtain rods and put up a new one that spans the length of that wall. Mainly because I needed to be able to draw the curtains to block out the sun towards the end of the day.

Of course, I now have to put away everything I didn’t use!

screened in porch decorated in blue and white
Here are a few pictures of the seating area.

 chaise on porch

fern in blue wire planter

hand painted plant carrier filled with hydrangeas

 

I painted the “Fleurs” on this piece several years ago. It looks so nicely weathered now since it’s been sitting outside for about a year.

I just have to clean off the dining table and then the whole porch will be ready for summer fun!

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Comments

  1. Screaming Meme says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    I could stay there for forever!!! 🙂 You have such style!!! Are you in the same house? It looks different???

    I wanted to let you know, I am having a Chalk Paint Giveaway (2 cans)…Stop by and check it out…And I have a few finished projects…a slipcover with ribbon ties down the backs, a chalkboard I revamped and a new piece of furniture that orig. was $2300 that I snagged for $200…and the story about trying to get it home! lol 😀 lol

    • admin says

      June 3, 2011 at 1:15 am

      LOL! Same house! I just moved the furniture around

  2. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Love it, Manuela! It works so well with everything you already had in there, too! Your porch reminds me of our screened gazebo. I need to actually bring the vacuum out there and do that; maybe putting an outdoor rug down will entice the family to sit in there more. One year I put simple, white cotton curtains up and it gave it a totally different look. I love yours.

    • admin says

      June 3, 2011 at 1:14 am

      They had various colors and patterns to choose from so I chose the one that would go with what I already had. No reason to buy new pillows and cushions when the ones I had were perfectly good.

      Manuela

  3. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    It looks wonderful Manuela…Love the colors and that rug is great!
    Hugs,
    Penny

  4. The Tablescaper says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Amazing what a rug can do!

    I’d love to have you join my party this Sunday “Where do you keep it all?”

    – The Tablescaper

  5. Pamela Gordon says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    This is so pretty. You are fortunate to have such a beautiful outdoor room that is protected from the weather and the bugs. That rug is great and sets off the whole area. I love it. Enjoy! Pamela

  6. Cindy says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    I love the color scheme you have on your porch. It looks so cool and refreshing

    • admin says

      June 3, 2011 at 1:12 am

      Thank you! I wish it was cooler right now. It’s been in the high 90’s all week. What a heat wave and not a drop of rain!

      Manuela

  7. Vee says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Oh that is giving me ideas all over the place. It looks so fresh and bright and summery and just delightful.

  8. Tammy says

    June 2, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Gorgeous! As I look at the header/description/name on your blog, and view the beautiful glimpses of “the nest”… I see that every day would be a celebration at your place. I love it. I also gleaned an idea for the tool caddy I’m about to make – whitewash! Thanks so much for the inspiration. Have a wonderful day.

    • admin says

      June 3, 2011 at 1:11 am

      You’re very welcome! I’m so happy yo find my blog useful

      Manuela

  9. Glenda/MidSouth says

    June 2, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    So pretty! What a nice place to sit and relax with something cold to drink and good company.

  10. Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says

    June 2, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    I love how bright and cheerful! It looks terrific, and what a buy!

  11. Diana says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:09 am

    That looks cool and peaceful with all the blues (cool sounds good as we are to have record breaking temps for the next few days — 98+). The hydrangeas are beautiful.

    Are those lights clamped onto that greenhouse shelf thing? — I got one for Christmas and have been trying to figure out how to fit it with some grow lights for seed starting/microgreens, etc through the winter. What did you use?

    Diana

  12. Lori says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:28 am

    I love, love, love the shades of blue. So relaxing and peaceful.

  13. matty says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:54 am

    So pretty! You inspire me so! I am going to redo our porch this week, I hope! Purples. of course…

  14. Deanna says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:01 am

    Very fresh and I can almost feel the cool breezes blowing! So lovely!

  15. Colleen says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:32 am

    Oh..color me GREEN with envy! Those are mostest, favoritest colors ever! It looks wonderful..so inviting and fresh..yay you!

  16. Tricia says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:18 am

    What a beautiful porch (!!!) you have! You would have a really hard time getting me out of there. : ) Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog! It made my day. Have a great weekend!

  17. Linda says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:48 am

    Such a charming room, Manuela…a perfect spot to relax!

  18. Lisa's Creative Home says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:13 am

    Your porch is just adorable! I love the color scheme and the rug just pulls it all together!

  19. Melanie says

    June 3, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Your porch is so beautiful – I love the summery colors and the crisp and open look of the space. I could see myself enjoying an icy glass of lemonade and a good book on a hot summer afternoon on this porch!

  20. Amy says

    June 3, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Your porch looks wonderful. Great deal on that beautiful rug.

  21. Stacey says

    June 2, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    That looks fabulous! The new rug adds so much pretty color. Is your house still on the market? That porch ought to sell it!

    • admin says

      June 3, 2011 at 1:10 am

      Nope it’s not on the market. We could sell but not for the price we need. So we’re hanging tight until our daughter is out of college (3 more years). Hopefully the housing market in this area will be somewhat back to normal by then.

      Manuela

  22. Sharon D. says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Manuela,

    It looks beautiful! Very relaxing and peaceful. Love the Hydrangeas and the Boston Fern 🙂
    The rug really pulls things together and what a great deal.
    Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing.
    ~Sharon

  23. Debbie says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    As usual, I love the look of it. I can picture myself enjoying a morning cup of coffee on that porch.

  24. Theresa Roach says

    June 3, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Oh what a cheery porch, LOVE the rug! Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!

  25. Becky K. says

    June 4, 2011 at 12:46 am

    I know it has to be hot there…but that blue and white make it appear to be so comfortably cool. Excellent choice at a great price!

  26. Adrienne says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:37 am

    Oh, it’s so nice! Such a relaxing place. I wish I had a screened porch but I don’t think it’s in the plans. We really need a screened porch that can become a sunroom with windows to protect from the rain. You’ve done such a nice job of making yours a special spot!
    ~Adrienne~

  27. Brenda Kula says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:18 am

    I have always looked forward to your posts about this special space!
    Brenda

  28. Bettsi says

    June 6, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Manuela, it looks beautiful! So cool and refreshing!

  29. Stephanie says

    June 6, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Oh my, your hydrangeas have me swooning!

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