After the Christmas decor came down I switch to this...
After this morning it looks like this...
Uh oh, that doesn't look very different from far away! My porch is too small for any kind of bench or even a decent size plant stand so I have to make the best of the space I have. I have to remember this for house #5. (Always thinking ahead!) Let's take a closer look.
I started with these wreaths from Old Time Pottery. They were only $12.99 so I didn't mind paying for two since I have double doors. Of course, if you know me, I can't leave things alone, so I added 2 starfish to each wreath.
If I had even the slightest bit of talent making wreaths I'm sure I could have saved at least half.
A Welcome Mat is a must- have for a porch and this one is from Beall's. I can't remember exactly what I paid for it but I know it involved some sort of discount plus a $10 off coupon.
The top of my plant stand had gotten pretty bad so I topped it with an extra ceramic floor tile we had. Some of the plants are still from months ago but I added a vinca, penta and sweet potato vine. All of these do really well in the hot Florida sun. Surprisingly, my cabbage is doing well too. The ivory pots are new from Kmart (I never shop there but these are nice and were on sale) and the blue ceramic pot is from Ross (where I always shop!).
The dried bunch matches the wreaths and I added a starfish to one planter.
I picked up the shell while walking along the beach at Boca Grande about an hour or so south of here. It's an island that is so beautiful and charming no wonder a lot of very wealthy people have homes there. It's the perfect place to find whole shells. No story with the starfish (it's from Marshall's) but the matte silver matches the hardware on the front door.
I replaced my iron pineapple candle holder with this weathered look one (Ross $8).
This little flag came from my sister-in-law (Christmas Tree Shop) and I like that it has the brown color of my house along with the beachy blue.
I know it looks like our palm needs a good trim but you aren't supposed to remove the frond (palm leaf) until it's completely brown. I would ignore this rule, but my husband is sticking by it. It gives us something to argue about!
I didn't spend too much to indulge my longing for beach decor. In a couple of weeks, I will probably be ready to change it again! In the meantime you are always...
Just a quick story before I go. I took the baskets off the door(see Before picture) and wanted to take out the fake leaves and berries and store it all inside the house. Something told me to clean them out in the garage and sure enough a frog was happily inhabiting one of them and jumped right out at me and landed on my leg. Ew! I hope none of my neighbors saw me jumping around (or heard me scream!). Sorry, Kermit you will have to find another home!
I am joining the
following parties...
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Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Thrifty Things Friday at Thrifty Groove
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and
Elephants
Primp
Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp
Thrifty Thursday at
Thrifty Decorating
Open
House Party at No Minimalist Here
Thursday
Favorite Things at Katherine's Corner
Saturday
Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different Act Normal
Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter
Saturday 7 at Positively Splendid
Creative Blogger's Party at Homemaker on a Dime
Seasonal
Sundays at the Tablescaper
Sunday Blog Love Linky
Party at Cherished Treasures
DIY Project
Parade at DIY Showoff
Masterpiece
Monday at Boogieboard Cottage
Show
Off Your Cottage Monday at The House in the Roses
Creative
Bloggers Party and Hop at Homemaker on a Dime
Sunday
Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Met
Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Nifty
Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Tutes
and Tips Not to Miss at Home Stories A 2 Z
Your
Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes
Tuesday's
Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Delightfully
Inspiring Thursday at Delightful Order
Transformation
Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage
5 comments:
I love your beachy theme and your front door is so welcoming!
I love it. Your wreathes and planters look fabulous. I love how you added the starfish and shells everywhere. How fun. Looks wonderful. Hugs, Marty
Perfectly beachy!! Like the flag too..., so fun for the season. I've seen a few in my neighborhood that I liked as well.
Oh Robin I love your take on the beachy theme! I wonder how it play here in landlocked Colorado? I love all of your shells and starfish, and your wreaths are so pretty with your additions to them.
I'd love it if you would share this at my Tuesday party at http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/05/youre-gonna-love-it-tuesday-5.html
Have a beautiful day :)
Hi Robin,
We have been trying to contact you. We are very interested in talking to you about your home interiors blogging. Would you be so kind as to contact me.
Many regards,
Michael.
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