My itty bitty Porch

 

Here is my back porch, usually I take pictures of my front porch but lately I've been trying to get this baby in shape.  I have had this small teak bench that my friend Pam  gave me...thanks Pam!!   I got the cute li'l blue striped pillow on clearance from Target last season.  To me it says Beach Cottage...I can sit out here with my glass of wine and dream of spending days on the beach with my family.  Summer hurry up!! Did I ever tell you I love summer?    This is the other mop bucket without wheels that has spent Lavender in the back and some petite Daises.  They are kind of a white and purplish color.  I think they look sweet.

 I'm a lover of Gardenia's .....they, in my opinion have the sweetest smell eva'. And I had to get this one at my local Home Depot..it's a climbing one not the usual bushy kind but I got the white glazed pot last week at my trip to Armstrong's.   It was way back in the corner, all alone and needed a good home.  I think the pair look great together. I'm contemplating if I should plant something that drapes over the side of the pot....any ideas?  This porch is so tiny that there is not much I can fit out there, i wish it was bigger so I could add a small teak table so we could eat outside.    Now lets go back out to the front of the house....

 

 

 

Isn't she lovely?  I love this soft shade of lavender and this plant is so healthy...Hopefully I can keep it alive all summer long....wish me luck!!

 

My climbing hydrangea is just starting to get some flowers on it..their coming out a bit pink even though I gave it "blue" food for it..what's up with that?  You can see the small blue Hydrangea in the small pot in front of it..it's not doing so well.  I guess I can't win them all...here is a closer picture of my climbing one..

 

Now go check out all the other Porch Party Animals at Rhondi's there is a lot of inspiration to be seen so hop on over..she is waiting for you with some special treats.   

Comments

[Sheila]

First of all, I love your back porch! Love the cute blue pillow on that great bench, and I think all of your other furnishings are wonderful, too! Pretty flowrs as well. Great space!

Happy Porch Party...

XO,

Sheila :-)

[Celestina marie]

What a beautiful porch space. I love the climbing gardenia. It looks perfect in that pot too. I agree on the wonderful scent. I have the bushes and they are in bloom right now and it is so fragrant. Love that blue and white pillow. It does make one think of the beach cottage style. Your flowers are lovely. Thank you for a nice time at your party. Nice to meet you.
Celestina Marie

[Pondside]

Blue and white stripes say 'beach' to me too. Your tiny porch is just right!

[Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home]

I love both of your porches. That teak bench is perfect. I love the grey shade of it. I never thought to grow gardenias in a pot! What a great idea. I am going to see if I can find some here.

[Marina Capano]

Hi! Very quiet! What a nice and cute porch! You have a gorgeous and restful place to relax

[black eyed susans kitchen]

What's not to love about your porch...the flowers are fabulous, especially that wash bucket on wheels...love the repurposing there. The bench is so inviting, the entire porch is just wonderful

[Michelle]

One of my favorite posts....I sure love the porch with all the pots, hanging baskets and I would love for you to send me that plant stand! ha! Please ship it today :)

Hope you have a lovely week, I've also been working on our back patio a bit....but it's a slow process. You've really inspired me on this one--just beautiful!

Talk to you soon

[Rhondi]

Both your porches are wonderful. The little one is precious just because of it's size. You have so many wonderful treasures that really make your porches look delightful. Thanks for joining the party.
Hugs, Rhondi

[shelley e]

very, very pretty Ellie! :)

[rue]

Hi Ellie :)

Oooo... there's that mop bucket again! Did you see Dana's bucket? She's part of this party. That makes two so far that I've seen! I HAVE to find one!! LOL

Your porch look so lovely and you are such a wonderful photographer. Your plants are beautiful, especially the Gardenia. I wish we could grow those here. Agapanthus and Gardenias don't like Ohio winters it seems, but I get to enjoy them via Blogland ;)

xo,
rue

[The Pleasures of Homemaking]

Your backporch is cute! Gardenias are wonderful. I planted some by our backdoor and it's such a treat to walk past them when they're in bloom!

I love your front porch and all the vintagey elements you used! Your lavender flower (variety of petunia?) is so huge and beautiful!

Manuela

[the wild raspberry]

your flowers are really lovely...
have a wonderful day.
chasity

[Beverly]

Well, I love both of your porches. They are each quite charming in their own way.

I'm a lover of gardenias, too. Don't they smell absolutely heavenly?

Thank you for sharing your home with me.

[Pat T.]

I can smell the gardenias from my own front porch...and thank you for visiting earlier today! I love all your flowers and the way everything is arranged. We are still having frost warnings here in Northern Wisconsin, so if you get some summer send it our way!

[Michelle]

Oh it's the red step stool----it's dreamy. I really do love everything and am very excited to see your garden. Is it a vegetable or flower garden? I'm almost ready to post our veggie garden---but have always wanted one of those "secret gardens" full of flowers, a bench, trellis and bird bath. By the time our yard matures, I'll probably be walking around with a cane and no teeth.

[Our Back Porch]

I love your porch! What a sweet place to be and enjoy your beautiful flowers. Thanks for stopping by my porch. Come back to visit anytime!

Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca

[Nicky]

While visiting you I discoved a most wonderful blog and when I read all you like I discover a lot of simular thing.I must come and visit more often.Your porch,in the colors you have could be my porch if I only had one!!Please visit me at my garden party.I will come and visit again.

[karen cox]

You have created magic with every detail. I love all of your garden jewelry and the way that you staged your front porch. Your blog looks like a keeper.

Karen

[mimisue]

Thanks for coming by and saying hello. I love your blog and your home. We lived in California (central coast) until 2002 when my husband retired. I miss some things like being able to grow gardenias. Too cold and dry here in Utah. Your porches are wonderful. Love all the little touches. I'm going to have to be on the look out for mop buckets! Enjoy your little girls, they grow up so fast. I'll be back. Mimi

[leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville]

OK, hands down, your porch is one of the most charming that I have seen! LOVE it! I too have a mop bucket...I am going to repot with YOUR flowers. LOVELY! I just love it all! Thanks for allowing me to visit!!

[Stephanie]

I love your porch...love that "beachy" feel to it....I love the beach!!

I enjoyed your Porch Party!

[joyce]

Cute use of the old step stool as a planter. My Mom and Aunt's all had those in their homes and I have to say I threw my Mom's away when we closed up her home and now that I see your idea of putting plants on it I want to cry:) Now I will just have to look for one at a garage sale:)
Joyce

[Christina]

Your plants are just so healthy and beautiful. I love the lavender hanging plant. I have also never seen a climbing gardenia. That is beautiful beside your bench. Thanks for your sweet comments about my chandelier.

[Tina]

:- ) love your place...

I would suggest planting "Creeping Jenny" with your lovey climbing Gardenia. It will trail so pretty against your pretty white pot.

Tina~ Cherry Hill Cottage...

[mynetpharma]

Really a great post.Reading is my passion and i like reading this type of stuff always.Nice sharing friend.