Porch Pics--and a Winner
MOOD STATUS: "Determined". Only 5k more to write and I'll be done my First Draft.
So I finally have all my outside planting and decorating done in the front and back of my house.
<--I have a small front porch, as you can see. But there is a chair there. It just didn't make the cut in the picture. I should have gotten a better shot of my hanging basket but I just bought new cushions for my settee and wanted to make sure I got my pineapple lantern in the picture. (Also a new purchase)
I just ordered a battery operated candle for it which should come in this week. (But isn't it cute?)
Pineapple is the symbol for hospitality, in case you didn't know...
My front door. I actually have another planter on the other side that identical, but I wanted you to see what was in them. This year I decided to mix some pink plants in with the flowers. I thought it came out pretty.
Wait until you see my backyard. This was the first year the rabbits did NOT attack my flowers.
I'm waiting for a few things to bloom then I'll snap a picture.
Anyhew...thanks to everyone who stopped my on Friday to hear about The Character Therapist!
The winner of Jeannie Campbell's download of Creating Rich Back stories is...
Tamika!!
Congrats!! You'll be getting an email from me shortly and I'll let you know what to do to claim your prize.
Thanks and have a great week!
47 comments:
I love your porch, it's darling! Living in an apartment I don't get a porch and even this time I don't even have a balcony to enjoy some hot tea in the mornings.
This will definitely be something I put on my list of things to have while house searching!!!
Congratulations the winner!!!
Aw, it was nice to see a little glimpse of your porch. I love the pineapple lantern. What a great idea.
Looking forward to more pictures. I love seeing where other people live.
It all looks lovely and homey! Great job. Now if the heat will let up long enough for you to sit outside and enjoy.
Go you on only 5k left to finish. I just started a new one Friday and wrote like a maniac over the weekend. 15k I think. I'm tired but excited.
Love the flowers. And the pineapple.
Okay, so I definitely rate your porch 4-Cups, Summerific! I'd gladly sit there and have a cup of coffee with you, talking writing and life and watching a summer day ...
Gorgeous! Your front porch looks like the perfect spot to curl up with a good book. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, so pretty! I want to sit out there and read, mind if I drop by? ;)
Yeah Tamika.
I'm on a pineapple kick myself. Eating it and decorating with them.
I like your style, lady. But this does not surprise me.
~ Wendy
Very cute. Can you come over and do my front porch? :)
I did not know that pineapple is a symbol for hospitality but am glad I do, now!
Love your porch, especially that pineapple lantern. I did know the pineapple was the symbol for hospitality -- in fact, my entry hall wallpaper has a tiny pineapple print. :)
Your porch is so lovely! I could just imagine sitting on there and having a nice conversation over cold iced tea.
:)
I got a battery-operated candle recently and I don't know why I didn't do it earlier. It flickers and smells like the real thing, and no fear of burning the house down.
Your porch is beautiful! It looks like a great place to sip some hot tea and read a book:P well done!
nutschell
www.thewritingnut.com
Dang! I missed out on the contest :) Looks like a great book. You're porch looks great too!
What a cute front porch!! From the lawn I can see, that's cute too!!
Trying again---LOVE your porch and the neighbor's house! I want it!
I am coming over to sit on your front porch. Put the chair back out if you want a place to sit too.
Your porch is beautiful! Thank you for sharing the pictures with us. Now I'm in the spring mood!
Your porch is so cute! I love it! I need to do some planting. Actually I need to do some major planting, but it's so hot here now! I think I waited too late (for my own comfort! LOL)
Woohoo! Congrats on almost finishing your first draft! And I love the porch pics. Jealous because I just have a front stoop. :(
Lovely! And Congratulations on yout first draft!
Congrats to Tamika, too! Let us know what you think of the Character Therapist! :)
Jennifer, your porch is so cute! Very welcoming - I'd love to sit there :)
And congratulations on almost finishing your first draft! It's always fun to celebrate those moments.
I love, love, love your porch! I want to sit there and read.
Digging in the dirt is good for the soul. We have loads of seeds just beginning to peek outo f the dirt. But our garlic and potato plants are in heaven! Sadly, the bunnies are too. they seem to like my peas. :(
I love your front porch! It looks so quaint and cozy:) I finally have a little bit of a front porch and I can't wait to decorate it. Anxious to see your backyard photos!
Welcoming front porch and congratulations to Tamika!
Nice porch. Nice pics. Warm and welcoming.
I love front porches! Yours looks beautiful!!
Your porch looks wonderfully inviting!
Love your porch! So inviting.
Congrats to Tamika! Great giveaway. :)
Wow, what a wonderful looking porch! Reminds me of the ones I used to play on as a kid - and that is the highest compliment I can give!
Love the front of your home! I love pineapples because they remind me of Hawaii. ;)
I love your front porch! The pineapple is awesome! =)
Congrats to Tamika!
I've tried to grow pineapples too. Very cool!
I want to sit right down on that porch!
I just finished planting my small row of flowers last week, too. Yours are so lovely. And I adore the pineapple lamp. I bet you have some great summer evenings on that porch.
Lovely porch! Did you do all this yourself?!
Thanks for the win, Jennifer. I couldn't be happier:)
Your home looks so inviting! And I did not know that the pineapple is the symbol of hospitality! We're trying to sell our townhouse and buy a house, and once we finally do, I can't wait to make it our home.
And many thanks for commenting on my blog earlier!
Gee...I wish you'd come help me with my weeds, er...flowers. I haven't even started yet and unfortunately I did NOT inherit my mother's green thumb.
Your pics make me want to come curl up on your settee and inhale the lovely fragrance of your blooms while I read a good book.
What lovely pictures! And good luck with that last 5k :)
What lovely pictures! And good luck with that last 5k :)
Cute front porch! I want one, can we trade? Hooray for finishing up your draft, I'm rooting for you, girl! ;)
Btw, I'm holding an MC Blogfest in Jeannie's honor! Drop by and join us, please! <3
♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥
Can Alex save Winter from the darkness that hunts her?
YA Paranormal Romance, Darkspell coming fall of 2011!
I'm jealous...I still haven't planted my pots for my front porch, so it looks dreary. Yours is lovely!
Adorable porch! ;)
Congrats, Tamika!
I'm very impressed with your planting abilities. Your porch flowers are beautiful! And no, I didn't know that pineapple was a symbol of hospitality. I learned something new today :D
Your porch looks very inviting! Unlike my doorstep with an overgrown maple tree and my children's rock and stick collection.
Congratulations Tamika!
Congrats to Tamika, and what a beautiful porch! Don't you just love getting the flowers planted and being able to sit back and enjoy?
Post a Comment