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Thrifty Finds to Spruce up the Porch

April 26, 2012 by Cassie 37 Comments

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I shared a couple weeks ago a little bit of our porch freshening.  Well, since then I have had a couple more thrifty finds, so I thought I would revisit the porch.  We have a Cape Cod style home with a wrap around porch.  There are two exterior doors on the porch- the side door that leads to the kitchen, and the front door.  We don’t really actually use the front door since the driveway is closer to the side door.

As I shared last time, I had added a ladder with sap buckets by the side door, and brought out a bench where we can take off our shoes.  Well, I found a crate that fit perfectly under the bench at a barn sale last week, so that is now under the bench to store shoes.  And yes, those are my dumbbells.  I like to work out on the porch when the weather allows it.  And clearly I did not style this photo for you.

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When my mother-in-law was here she pulled out a yellow bench I had in the garage to use as a table.  I loved that idea!  And it helps to hide the pipes that come up where our oil gets filled.  At the same barn sale I found the crate, I also found a pair of vintage shellback chairs for $25.  The blue adds a nice pop.

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On top of the yellow bench I added some pots I had on hand and potted some impatiens- as you can see I still have more impatiens left!  I told Chris to get one flat of coral and red.  I meant mixed.  He came home with one flat of each.  Oh well.  Anyone need any impatiens?
The kids painted these pots a couple years ago.  I think I painted the blue and green one.

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Of course, as you saw on Sunday, I also added the chair planter to the front door…

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Also on the front of the porch, I have the yellow bistro set I bought last year to help sell my old house.  We potted a geranium and I added one of my clay toadstools to it.   The kids like to sit here and eat their lunch, dinner, or ice cream. πŸ™‚

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And finally, here is a view of the entire porch…

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I have purchased a door color, so some changes will be coming soon!  And we have some fabulous things in the garden in front of the porch about to bloom.   I can’t wait ti share!  It’s been fun to see what pops up since this s our first Spring here.

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  1. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:54 am

    The porch is looking so fun and colorful! I want to have ice cream with the kids on the porch πŸ˜‰ Looking forward to the door reveal.

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  2. Megan says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Such a cute and inviting porch, I love all the pops of color! Can’t wait to see the new door color!

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  3. Lisa Scibilia says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:18 am

    What a great porch, I’m sure many of your kids’ childhood memories will revolve around that very spot. I love all your finds like the blue chairs, the yellow bench-turned-table, and the bistro set. You pull it together so well!

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  4. Our Pinteresting Family says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:45 am

    What a beautiful porch! I love the shellback chairs. πŸ™‚ Megan

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  5. Dana Frieling@ Make Them Wonder says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:55 am

    It’s all great, but I really like your flower pot ladder!

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  6. DecorandtheDog says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    10 lb weights. Way to be She-Woman. I think I’m going to increase from my 3 pounders after vacation. πŸ˜‰

    Your porch is so happy. We have done nothing outside yet. Come over when you’re done at your place. πŸ˜›

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  7. Andrea says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    What a great porch! I love all the color and you know, I’m a fan of thrifty finds.

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  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    How lucky to have a nice big porch to decorate! It’s looking bright and happy, love the blue and yellow combination!

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  9. Catherine says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I love that yellow bistro set, looks gorgeous!

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  10. Eclectically Vintage says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    I want those shell chairs!! I regret not buying a couple a few months ago at an estate sale (the memory still haunts me)!

    My girls like to paint pots too – they even give them as teacher gifts.

    Watch out, you may find me sitting on your porch, sipping lemonade one day.
    Kelly

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  11. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Love those vintage shellback chairs … they take me back to sitting in my grans garden in the same type of chairs, only a mint green. The blue is a nice accent to the sunny yellow siding. Love that your porch is functional and usable in addition to being nice architecture.

    Robin @ happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

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  12. Heather @ The Junktion says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    The porch looks great. I love the tie in’s of the blues and yellows…they really pop on your porch. And better yet, I love the thriftyness of it all!

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  13. miss flibbertigibbet says

    April 26, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Love all the blue! And a porch is such a good place to re-purpose things! The yellow bench DOES make a good table!
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  14. Jacqueline says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    What a fantastic porch! I’m in love with the yellow bistro set! We only have the small porch in the front of the house that need work.

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  15. Bella says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    What a great porch, I wish our wrapped around like that! I love the blues against the yellow and I would snag those shell chairs if I was your neighbor πŸ™‚ Can’t wait to see what color you’re going to use for the door!

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  16. The Vintage Farmhouse says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    I love the yellow set! ♥

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  17. Between Blue and Yellow says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Looks so cute! By the way, what mode do you shoot your pics in? I have a couple tips for better light if your interested…your pics are great, just want to tell you how to brighten a little πŸ™‚

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  18. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Your porch looks so nice and inviting! I love all the bright cheery colours! Can’t wait to see what you’ve picked for the front door!
    Jo-Anna

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  19. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    looks great!! I’m thinking about painting my front door as well… not sure what yet but I feel like I need a change-up.

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  20. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Love the blue and yellow accents!

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  21. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    WOW. Love the whole porch. I don’t have any porch. Like nada! So I am having a little porch envy here πŸ˜‰ You’d think, living in rainy ass Oregon (LOL) we would have a big, covered front porch on every home. Nope. The pops of blue and yellow are so happy and fun! Love the shell back chairs. $25 is SUCH a great deal. It all looks wonderful =)

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  22. Katie says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I love how bright and cheery it is! That little toadstool is too cute! Can’t wait to see the door color!

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  23. Suzanne@Meridian Road says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    You got a great deal on those blue chairs! Your porch looks really cute, Cassie. The ladders and buckets gives me an idea for our porch, too.

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  24. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    April 26, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I wanna come sit on your adorably quaint porch!!!! So bad!! I love all of the adorable touches and cannot wait to see what color you chose to do the door. πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ I am SUPER jealous of your sweet home and all of the projects that you get to do to help brighten up your space. Someday I will have a home of my own and am looking forward to making it my own too! πŸ™‚ xo

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  25. Good Time Charlie says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Your porch looks so inviting. I wish I could come and visit with you on and just hang out there. I love your chair planter!

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  26. Blondie's Journal says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    How colorful and fun! I think the yellow bench looks perfect and goes so well with your pretty impatiens {I always end up with more than I need!}. Great job on your porch, Cassie!

    XO,
    Jane

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  27. Ali Richardson says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Sooooooooooooo pretty and colorful! I love it! Those chairs were a serious score, and I have loved the yellow bistro set since the last house. (in person soon – yayeeeeee!)

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  28. Kelly says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    So welcoming and happy! Can’t wait to see how that new front door color looks too.

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  29. Brandi says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Hey Cassie! Great job on your porch. It’s so bright and cheerful.

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  30. Erin says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    What happy colors and details, Cassie! And I’ve been know to workout on my porch, too. πŸ™‚

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  31. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    May 29, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    thrifty finds and a spruced up outdoor space, two of my favorite things. πŸ™‚

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  32. thistlewoodfarm says

    May 29, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Cassie,

    Okay….first of all….the blog design. Seriously. Is Gwen amazing, or what? I love the logo and your header!

    And the colors.

    Then….your all of your colors you used on your porch are amazing too!

    Thank you so much for linking up and for all the inspiration!

    Happy Great Outdoors Day!
    blessings,
    karianne

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  33. Athena at Minervas Garden says

    May 29, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    I love the clean lines and the fresh colors you used in your porch–very inviting!

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  34. Eclectically Vintage says

    May 30, 2012 at 1:59 am

    Stop taunting me with those blue shell chairs! They seriously need to come to my house to keep my porch glider company!

    Another fabulous outdoor project – of course!
    Kelly

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  35. Shauna@Satori Design for Living says

    May 30, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    So creative! Love the paint colors! Thanks for joining the Outdoor Extravaganza!

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  36. Amanda says

    May 30, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    love all the colors! and those yellow bistro chairs & table are just adorable! thanks for linking up!

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  37. Mrs. Handyverger says

    June 2, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    So pretty! I can’t wait to see the new door color.

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