Sunday, July 30, 2017

Porch Project

I have been working on lots of home projects this summer. 


One project in need of some serious love was my outdoor patio. 


I have neglected it for far too long. This wasn't the worst of it. I wish I had remembered to take a better 'before picture' before I started cleaning it up. The whole porch was covered in a big pile of dead leaves and my succulents were so unruly, one of them came up to my knees.

 'haunted' birdhouse

With the help of a friend who is succulent savvy, I replanted and spruced up my husband's mini succulent garden.   


After cleaning up the gigantic pile of leaves, countless cobwebs,


and giving my bistro set a wash-down, I bought a bright bougainvillea plant, which reminds me of my favorite place, Southern California. 


I hope it survives! I don't exactly have a green thumb, and my porch doesn't get lots of direct sun.


I ordered these custom cushions on Etsy from the U.K. to brighten up the brown space and add a Frenchy feel. 



And now I can relax and enjoy my clean and restored outdoor area. 



~Jess
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21 comments:

  1. SandiJuly 30, 2017 at 6:15 AM

    Love the bunny!



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  2. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJuly 30, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    Looks great.
    Mary

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  3. Red Rose AlleyJuly 30, 2017 at 11:41 AM

    Ooooo, love those chair cushions. Glad you have a nice clean porch to sit out there now. And I like the school bird house and magazine. ; ) I've been wanting to get that same white table and chair set.....maybe someday.

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  4. SusieJuly 30, 2017 at 12:09 PM

    Jess, you did a fine job on revamping your patio. So nice to be able to eat outdoors. Love the succulents. Blessings to you, oxox,love, Susie

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  5. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenJuly 30, 2017 at 4:05 PM

    Very nice refreshment of your patio, Jess. I love having a space to relax outside. Your succulents look so pretty and so healthy. The bistro set is lovely as well as the nice cushions. ♥

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  6. JeanieJuly 30, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    Well, I don't know what it looked like before but it sure looks like a charming and relaxing spot to be right now! Very nice work -- and I love the color. That bouganvilla looks especially fabulous!

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  7. SusanJuly 30, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    It looks very nice, Jess. What a lovely spot to have a snack in the outdoors. Susan

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  8. RoseJuly 30, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    You have such a flair for decorating...my girls have it, too, but I just don't. It makes me appreciate it all the more, I think, when I see others put it to use.

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  9. PamJuly 30, 2017 at 6:16 PM

    BEAUTIFUL sitting area. SO nice and neat....now.haha. I understand I have been on my deck working with wood and everything is out of order. I need to get mine cleaned up too. Great job.

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  10. ImogenJuly 31, 2017 at 12:23 AM

    This is a beautiful area, always feels good to have a transformation. The black and white stripes are very classy and I adore the touch of pink.

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  11. bailiJuly 31, 2017 at 5:51 AM

    So finally you turned your outdoor area into a beautiful cozy place which invites my heart to sit and relax for while .
    these cobweb plants look so pretty ,hav't seen around here but bougainvillea is common here .
    it looks lashing in you porch dear jess!

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  12. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 31, 2017 at 6:01 AM

    Gardening, like our souls, needs daily tending to! LOOKING GOOD!

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  13. nonie everythingsewingJuly 31, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    Love finding your blog and will be adding it to my favorites, so I can visit often. Thank you for visiting my blog, actually I now have two blogs!! what was I thinking. I have taken some time off from writing as I wanted to take the full coarse offered by Rattlebridge Farms on joyful living.

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  14. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJuly 31, 2017 at 2:43 PM

    Looking so pretty and charming too!
    Jemma

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  15. It's meAugust 1, 2017 at 4:08 AM

    Wowww Jess ...it looks amazing....enjoy summer love Ria x❤️

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  16. TARYTERREAugust 1, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    love how you cleaned up the patio set. looks nice.

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  17. Lowcarb team memberAugust 2, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    You've done a brilliant job here Jess.
    I really like the chair cushions and that little school bird house is so cute.

    All the best Jan

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  18. Debby RayAugust 2, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    What a pretty and cozy looking space! It is amazing what just a few touches can do to transform an area. Loving the striped cushions and that beautiful pink flower!

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  19. Stan and Jody GabaraAugust 3, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    Sheri, you've done a fabulous job cleaning up your pretty deck area! I love your bistro set and the French cushions you ordered ♥

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  20. Carla from The RiverAugust 3, 2017 at 6:26 PM

    Cute! I like the SF pot ;-) my husband was a huge Joe Montana fan!!
    Carla

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  21. Marilyn MillerAugust 11, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    Your deck looks wonderful and love the same magazine you have on your table.

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