Thursday, April 11, 2013

Form Follows Function - Side Porch Revamp

A few days ago I was writing about my solar lights in pansies when I in the process shared my side porch.  I had to make some changes to the porch because it didn't function well.  I needed a place to put my indoor plants to keep them watered during warm months.  Usually, we just set them on the floor of the side porch, which makes it hard to keep clean.  I bought this (rather flimsy) iron plant stand at Lowes, along with the fern.  This will keep everything together so I can water easier.

I moved the green chair by the door so the bench and water feature would fit on the other side.




I still have plenty of seating.  When neighbors and friends come over we just open the door and invite them inside.  I guess I'm the only one who sits here and listens to the water feature.  And the porch functions well.


Around the corner of the house the azaleas are starting to bloom!  Thank you for visiting today!

Love,
Lottie

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9 comments:

  1. JillApril 11, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Looks beautiful! We're covered in snow!

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  2. Betty April 11, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    What a beautiful home you have. Love what you did to the porch.

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  3. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    OMG, that azalea!!! It's stunning.

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  4. LindaApril 12, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Very nice! That azalea is wonderful and so big!! Have a great evening!

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  5. SylviaApril 12, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Love it,Lottie, looks great!

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  6. HeidiInHollandApril 12, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    One thing I really miss from the US are porches. We just do not have them in Holland. What a dream to have one like yours. I would sit there regularly reading or doing handwork and listening to the soothing water. I have two water features in our garden to help drown out the noise of neighbors but also find it so relaxing. Do you sit there and read?

    DH had just seen a plastic bear chair like yours and really liked it. They just started selling them here now. He would love yours.

    I noticed your azalea when I read your last post as it was in your header photo. What a beauty!

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  7. Thistle Cove FarmApril 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    just a few simple changes made all the difference in the world! I have 3 porches and use them all; they are a delight for me.

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  8. TiffanyApril 15, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Such delightful pictures

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  9. PoppyJune 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    So very very cozy and quaint, Lottie! I long for blue siding, and pretty flowers blooming against it! Your porch is sweet and serene!

    Poppy

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