PORCH PARTY 2010

Well, HELLOOOOO!  THE STONE RABBIT and I have been waiting for you!

We've been busy decorating the front porch.   There's not a whole lot that's new out here this year, but it still feels great when it's decked out for Summer!!

We did add the the white picket fence section . . . just for a little fun.  It's also a good spot to hang stuff on . . . like the wreath and the Liberty sign I stenciled on an old door panel!

 

I put together this arrangement last summer.  It's difficult to tell in the photos I took, but that black object nestled in the daisies is a crow I made.  He likes welcoming our guests!

 
 

THE STONE RABBIT is showing you our collection of  48 star flags arranged in an old flower basket.  We also have several vintage iron stars scattered about!

Even though bringing  a geranium to my house is usually the kiss of death for that plant. . . I decided to try again this summer.  So far, it's still blooming. . . and that's progress for me!

 

Probably our favorite summer time decoration is this concrete Uncle Sam!  I bought him  right after we moved into this home five years ago!  His flag has had a major work out over the last couple of weeks. . . we've had lots of storms roll through.  You can tell it was waving hard in this photo. . . another windy day!
 
 

Last summer, I found two of these great old candle holders at an antique sale.  They are on long metal poles that are pushed into the ground!  I placed them on each side of the little planted area in front of our porch!

 

We enjoy being out on our front porch on summer evenings.  These great candle holders add just a little more fun to doing just that. . . even when it's raining!

In fact, it was just one of those rainy evenings recently, that we were enjoying the beauty of our season.  When the rain ended . . .

 

we were blessed with this view from our front porch.   It started as a single rainbow that arched across the sky, then. . .

we saw the presence of a second one!   Our pictures did not come close to capturing the true beauty of this event. . . just let me say it was magnificent.   AND. . . if we'd been on our back porch. . . we would've missed the whole thing!

I know you have lots of porches to visit today, but any time you feel like coming back, please do and I hope you will stay long enough that we . . .
 

can hang out on the front porch and enjoy a summer evening together.  We'll be sure to light our candles for you, too!!!

 

NOW,  it's time to head over to  ROSE COLORED GLASSES where our terrific hostess has put together another wonderful tour of porches. . . I can hardly wait!!!

Thank you RHONDI!!!

  DANA

Comments

[Millie]

Your porch is so nice...I like the stars especially. Rainbows are so pretty, and your photo captured it well!

[Black Eyed Susans Kitchen]

Well, aren't you so sweet to greet us on the porch! The pops of red are wonderful and the rainbow, well that is just magical.

[ginger]

What a beautiful porch and your picture is so sweet. Love all your 4th of July decorations. Love,love, love it.

Ginger

[Darlene]

Hi Dana & Stone Rabbit. I am waving back at you!! Your porch view is gorgeous. I LOVE it. I WISH I had a gorgeous porch area to decorate! The rainbow is beautiful and so neat to see a double one. Hope you have a great evening.♥

[Ceekay]

Dana...I love your little fence. That is so cute and welcoming...great job and beautiful porch!

[Jacqueline]

I wonder if your stone rabbit is related to my rabbit. Mine moves around all the time (must be the grandkids). Absolutely enchanting. I am glad you showed it again because this is my first time at Porch Party.

[Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud]

Very nice porch, I love your antique candle holders they are a fun find!

[Sandy@Copper~n~Things]

Wonderful porch, and your plants are looking great. Love the little candle holders. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy

[Cindy @ Applestone Cottage]

Looks very lovely decked out in red, white and blue!
And the fence adds some whimsy!
Cindy

[Beverly]

Dana, I love your front porch. You and TSR always make everything special. And, you are both good American patriots. I love your Uncle Sam. Actually, I love every detail. And, a double rainbow. Wow!

Theodore says to say hello. He live on the backyard terrace. And, he is way too heavy to be hopping around to the front.

[debbie]

GOOD MORNING DANA,
I ALWAYS LOVE YOUR PRETTY PORCH AND I LOVE THE PICKET FENCE YOU ADDED. EVERY TIME I SEE A FUNERAL BASKET I THINK OF YOU.
HAVE A BLESSED DAY
HUGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE

[Keetha]

You are soooo fun. Love the "wave" picture.

[marcia]

Hi Dana, How adorable! I love your liberty arrangement, its so cute! thanks for sharing. marcia

[Brenda Kula]

I have not personally seen a rainbow in ages! I love your front porch! Such an inviting place to sit and watch the neighbors pass by.
Brenda

[Nancy]

I'll be right over to sit in that other bouncy chair and watch the rain and wish on rainbows! Your porch is sooo inviting and I love that bunting over the windows and all your patriotic touches. Do we walk to the parade from your house? Looks wonderful, Dana. xoxo Nancy

[Marina]

Hi Dana!!
Wonderful porch, and your plants are looking great,I love your front porch!
You have a lot of flags, You are so patriotic!I´m lovin´ it!

congrats!
xoxo

[Pat H]

I love your lovely home and porch....wish i could be your neighbor. Love the crow with the daisies and your geranium looks great. Your concrete Uncle Sam looks awesome...Have a great week....Pat H

[Miss Merry]

What a pretty porch. I love the picket fence section and your view of the rainbow is awesome!

[doris]

Hi Dana! I'm waving back through my computer. Can you see me? I'd love to sit on your porch someday... or maybe you could come sit on my deck.

[joy]

There's much to be said about a lovely front porch...yours is wonderful! What a nice way to start the summer...thank you...and Happy Summer!

[Betty Jo]

Dana what a gorgeous porch! Everything is so beautiful and inviting. Your porch gives "curb appeal" a whole new meaning. How I would love to sit there in a rocker and chat with you. ♥

[nannykim at nannykim's]

Oh the best part of the porch was the person sitting on it! Was that you, hula hooooooper, jump roper girl??? I am still very much in love with the rabbit! What a treat to just enjoy the rain and then have a rainbow to top it off, well, that is like a Sundae with a cherry on top!

[Mimi Sue]

Beautiful porch and a beautiful rainbow! Love your Uncle Sam. Mimi

[jeanne]

Hi Dana, all the grands are in bed. Hooray. They had a big day swimming at their favorite stream in the State Park one mile from us. We also planted my Virginia plants I shared on Saturday. I will post them again in the flower border for PS. Now they need to grow.

Your porch looks fabulous. I love the patriotic swag on your window as well as the sweet picket fence accent. Uncle Sam in concrete is awesome. You and The cute rabbit on your lap look so happy. Is he jealous of Uncle Sam? HA! The rainbow is fabulous. I am always thrilled to see a rainbow. I wish I was sitting on your front porch too.

I better go to bed. Tomorrow is a tubing day and it is all day to go and then come back home. It is lots of fun though.

I need my sleep tonight.
Love, Jeanne xoxo