Outdoor Wednesday is one of my favorite days to post. I love that we can go outside on our porch, enjoy warmer days, and the delightful signs of spring. Many thanks to Susan at, A Southern Daydreamer, our host for this event. Be sure to visit Susan today, because there is a big following for sharing the great outdoors. You will love what you see.
I am also joining Rhoda's Garden Party at, Southern Hospitality. she is hosting more gardens which fit right in with Outdoor Wednesday. Come and join in more of the wonderful outdoors. Be sure to be included in the fun with Rhoda's event today.
I am also joining Rhoda's Garden Party at, Southern Hospitality. she is hosting more gardens which fit right in with Outdoor Wednesday. Come and join in more of the wonderful outdoors. Be sure to be included in the fun with Rhoda's event today.
I have some photos of my porch/deck to share. I have posted it before but this time I have a few new things to share. First of all I cleaned for half a day to take these photos. I spruced up the space with some new flowers and a special gift from my backyard neighbor. (my sister) Included are some garden photos as well. Spring has sprung in the mountains.
My flag is the gift I was telling you about. It is so me. The bird house and flowers are lovely and the bluebird is what my sister's antique business is named after. Bluebird Antiques, Atlanta, GA. The gift is for taking care of her BF's lab, Sasha while they were on vacation. The best part is her BF hung it for me. He also installed some hangers for my hummingbird feeders and two of my bird houses. All part of my spruced up porch plan. Photos coming next.
This is NEW! The table and chairs are perfect for this space. I found them at BIG LOTS. The wicker fits in with the rest of my porch furniture.
Check out my NEW hummingbird feeder hangers. I love them. Newly installed and oh, the view.
NEW hanging baskets. They are all perfectly even but the photo distorts the first one. I hung over the side of the deck to get this shot. It is 20 feet down to the yard. LOL.
Getting a better idea.
I can't leave the gator corner out. (I would like to though) My gator loving dh's favorite space. The rug is NEW. A gift from our gator loving children. (I am soooo outnumbered)
Outdoors now, these hostas have grown huge overnight. this dogwood tree has a neat shape.
My new gazing ball, a gift from my cousin Marilyn and her dh.
My lilac tree is a dwarf variety. This is the corner of the cabin.
A few of my irises. I have never grown them before.
The old rocking chair and geraniums. They are just beginning to bloom.
Have a wonderful outdoors day.
Love...Jeanne
This is NEW! The table and chairs are perfect for this space. I found them at BIG LOTS. The wicker fits in with the rest of my porch furniture.
Check out my NEW hummingbird feeder hangers. I love them. Newly installed and oh, the view.
NEW hanging baskets. They are all perfectly even but the photo distorts the first one. I hung over the side of the deck to get this shot. It is 20 feet down to the yard. LOL.
I can't leave the gator corner out. (I would like to though) My gator loving dh's favorite space. The rug is NEW. A gift from our gator loving children. (I am soooo outnumbered)
Outdoors now, these hostas have grown huge overnight. this dogwood tree has a neat shape.
My new gazing ball, a gift from my cousin Marilyn and her dh.
My lilac tree is a dwarf variety. This is the corner of the cabin.
A few of my irises. I have never grown them before.
The old rocking chair and geraniums. They are just beginning to bloom.
Have a wonderful outdoors day.
Love...Jeanne
Jeanne, I love your deck and your yard! What a great spot. And all of your plants and rockers and wicker and feeders! NEAT! I think the colors on that orange and blue chair might be better served by being garnet and gold and that there should be a slash through that gator, but otherwise, it's wonderful! ;-)
Just kidding. Love it all and you, too!
XO,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | May 06, 2009 at 06:04 AM
Good morning Jeanne...Ahhhh, I'd love to sit out on your beautiful porch & breathe in the mountain air! Mr. Bo is doing well & we are looking forward to Colorado! Bravo for you walking a mile track...you are amazing! Big hugs, Bo
Posted by: Bo | May 06, 2009 at 06:50 AM
your deck is looking good!
love your irises
have a great day.
chasity
Posted by: chas at the wild raspberry | May 06, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Ah, I so wish I was there with you.
L'il Kim???
Posted by: Beverly | May 06, 2009 at 08:44 AM
WOW!!! I WANT your porch and view!!!! How gorgeous! You know I LOVE your hummingbird feeders.....the little hummers will be everywhere. Actually, I LOVE everything about this post. Just BEAUTIFUL!!!♥
Posted by: Darlene | May 06, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Happy Outdoor Wednesday Jeanne! You have such a wonderful yard...beautiful! I love the rocking chair with flowers.... and the deck...looks like a place to spend many wonderful hours with family and friends! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan
Posted by: Susan | May 06, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Beautiful porch and yard, Jeanne!!
Posted by: Pat@Back Porch Musings | May 06, 2009 at 09:46 AM
It's so enchanting and inviting! You have a wonderfully lovely place to relax and drink in the beauty of the outdoors that surrounds you. :o)
Posted by: flmom | May 06, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Everything looks WONDERFUL!! I LOVE the old chair with the flowers in the seat and your WONDERFUL porch with the wicker furniture and gorgeous plants!! I saw your comment on Rhondi's--girl, you already have terrific photos of your porch to share for her Porch Party!!!
We'll have to get some photos of you and me on my porch for the Porch Party!! Get ready, girl, this is gonna be so much fun! L, Dana
Posted by: dana | May 06, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Hi Jeanne!
I would love to be there with you today. I imagine tea on your porch surrounded by the view and pretty flowers. We are about 2 weeks behind you here in the U.P.. I have been out in the garden today getting dirty and loving it! My knee is allowing me to do more each week. That's great news but I want to do everything right now just like I used to. Doesn't that sound selfish??? I AM BLESSED to have the movement and the ability to walk that I have now. Some folks never get this far! I constantly have to remind myself!!!!
I Love you, and miss my N.C. cousins......Chris
Posted by: Chris Henne | May 06, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Jeanne, what a view indeed! Wow, that is just gorgeous there in the mountains. Must be NC, I love that state. You have some beautiful blooming things and your porch is wonderful. I would kill for a porch like that. I had to laugh at the Gator corner, I've got relatives in FL who are Gator fans too, so I totally understand. Thanks for coming by today!
Posted by: Rhoda @ southern Hospitality | May 06, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Hi Jeanne,
What a beautiful porch, and what a beautiful view. I tell you the truth, Jeanne, If I had a view like that I probably would move my bed out . Your hummingbird hangers are beautiful too. Thank you for sharing this very serene and beautiful place you have.
Sue
Posted by: sue | May 06, 2009 at 04:56 PM
That Gator corner is so LOL cute! You have a beautiful porch, Jeanne. Those irises are delightful.
Posted by: Sally | May 07, 2009 at 04:14 AM
SHOW OFF ! ! !! LOL !
Just kidding . Love that porch and I sure can tell which corner is DH's . LOL . The flowers are gorgeous Jeanne !
Posted by: Theresa@TakeASentimental Journey | May 07, 2009 at 08:08 AM
You deck and yard are just beautiful, ...lol...yep we will do anything to please these men.
Thanks for sharing
Molly
Posted by: Marjorie Smith | May 07, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Oh my, what a simply lovely place you have. I just love your porch and the view's...oh my! I love your idea of an old rocking chair out in the flower bed with flowers on it. Hope you don't mind, but I just might borrow that idea...**GRIN*.
Thanks for sharing all of your picture's with us.
Love & Prayers,
Ronda
Posted by: Ronda | May 07, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Jeanne.. I love everything .. So Beautiful. I'm in love with that stand that you have your fern in just to the right of your lil patio table.. WoW it's awesome! Love the birdhouses in front. Your porch looks like a lil piece of heaven on earth .. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Hugs,
Debbie
Posted by: Jadehollow | May 07, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Everything looks beautiful as usual. I need some help in my yard. When are you coming down next??????
Love ya, Christina
Posted by: Christina Rigby | May 07, 2009 at 09:00 PM
How inviting! (Gator corner and all:)
Posted by: Carla | May 07, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Simply Beautiful and love the view..
Kim D.
Posted by: Kim D. | May 10, 2009 at 02:16 PM