Hello my wonderful friends! Any of us in Texas already hating the 95 degree temps? I AM! I’ve asked myself several times why do I live in Texas when I hate the heat and humidity? Haven’t come up with a good answer yet but in order to tolerate the heat and still enjoy the porch, I added a bit of charm. I’ve surrounded myself with spring cuteness on the farmhouse porch.
Spring Cuteness on the Farmhouse Porch
Fluffy pillows, plants, vintage bottles and chairs. Even a very old quilt with lots of color that is obviously for pretties and not used to cover up.
The old milk can was repurposed and painted and now serves as a side table to hold my sweet tea. You can use almost anything as a side table. Like this old umbrella stand idea or this perfect terracotta pot idea and even this tomato cage table idea!
The other side is cozy too. The antique birdcage stand holds a wreath, which I change out all the time. The bird cage itself covers the lemon Girl Scout cookies from the stash in the freezer. It’s just for looks as well because we eat the cookies so fast the flies don’t have a chance. Ooh, I just thought of something! I think I’ll line the birdcage with some type of mesh to make a real food cover. How cute will that be?! Oh, I’m all over that idea! I better get on it.
The light fixture isn’t new. We added it last year but what used to be there was a left over bulb from a dilapidated ceiling fan. The Mister removed it and mounted the iron piece that is strung with C-9 bulbs. It’s super easy to make and if you don’t want it to rust, spray it with a clear sealer.
I love this old cart. It has two smaller wheels on the front side and even though I know it isn’t, I call it my ice cream cart. Makes me think of my high school days when I dreamed of owning a snow cone stand. Dad quickly squished that dream saying no, I’d eat all the profits. Ugh. If you want flowers next to your driveway and don’t have a cart, what about a wheel barrow, or an old trunk or wagon?! I think those would be adorable!
These two certainly like it when we sit out on the porch. They know Mama always has treats! If you’d like to see how we adopted Sherlock the Mustang, you can read that post here. If you want to read about Scout the Burro, read that here.
And just in case you’d like to see why we like it here so much, here’s a 36 sec. video of the property. The Mister took it with his drone. At the very beginning over to the right you can see one of the many chandeliers hanging in the trees so look quickly! I love those too.
Hope you’ve gotten a few fun ideas you can incorporate into your own yard from the spring cuteness on the farmhouse porch and can enjoy outdoors a little longer before it gets unbearable. Now all I need is a wet paper towel (to wipe my glow) and a tall glass of sweat tea. Okay, maybe an entire jug. Oh and maybe a fan and a hose.
I just love your porch and that light fixture and your cart and the burro and mustang! You have such an idyllic place there. The video is amazing!
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Well you saw it all first! 😆. You should come visit next time y’all go to your country place! We could even meet half way and have dinner together with the hubbies! 😀
It may be hot but, i can’t tell so to me it looks cool and a great place to sip tea and dream of things to do that’s fun.
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Very true Marlene! Thank you for the encouragement. ❤️
I always enjoy reading about the things you use for purposes other than they were originally intended. Always so cute! But I love the video of the property.
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Well thank ya little lady. I’ll tell the Authority you said that. 😉
So pretty! I really wish I had a front porch to sit and enjoy my morning tea or an evening sweet tea… I love how pretty and peaceful your porch looks. I’m like you…. I think we skipped spring and headed on into summer here in Texas! I’m way past glowing.
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Haha. Where in TX are you? In all of my days growing up we moved a lot and I only remember one house with a front porch. Builders should get back to providing those. Maybe we’d be more neighborly? Thanks for the visit. ❤️
How can you even come back to the city after being here in heaven! Girl this is what I am talking about…country living at it’s finest!
Beautiful, beautiful!
Jemma
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You are so sweet Jenna. Thank you! 🌸
Beautiful! So peaceful.
I live in the country too in Texas and enjoy my porch so much and the peace and beauty of living on our own country property.
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Thank you Chris! Where in Texas do you live?! Hopefully closer north west where they actually have 4 seasons?! 😉
Bryan, not far from you!
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Chris, I love that someone knows where Navasota actually is! Very rarely does that happen. You get it! LOL Hope you have a great week. 🙂
That porch !! AND… that light fixture… wowowowow…. I would be hard pressed to get anything done except sit out there and soak up that wonderful view !!!!
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Terri those words have come straight out of my mouth before! The porch is a time waster for sure but there’s not a better way to waste it. 😉. Thank you for visiting today!
Such a cute porch!!! I couldn’t stand the heat of Texas, although I do envy your early spring when we are still buried under mountains of snow! My white Irish skin would not do well in all that heat and sun!! Very cute ideas for decorating a porch….that light fixture is awesome!!!
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Thank you Debbie. I can barely stand it in the summer. I go from the house to the car to the store and back again. Rarely am I outside. When I’m hot, I’m grouchy. Just sayin.
Your beauti;ful farm house…
the cozy porch…
the view….
I love it all
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Awww – Thank you so much. That means a lot.
Love your farmhouse, Cindy! It’s wonderful that you have it in the family and Scout and his buddy look happy to be there. Great video!
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
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Thank you sweet Barbara. One day I hope you can come visit! You’ll love Scout, Sherlock and the cows.