One of the things I've been up to
Friday, June 15, 2012
This is our back porch. It's defintiely evolved over the years depending on what style I'm going for. This summer I'm noticing more of an eclectic, cozy look compared to other years where I had all the cushions matching and a more orderly look...what fun is that? I've found that it's barely impossible with dogs/rain/couches/outside so instead I kept the regular cushions on and I put a blanket or sheets around them and just wash them once a week. Much easier than trying to keep new and expensive cushions clean. Plus, it definitely creates more of a space outside with the added textures and colors.
Yesterday as the yard was getting mulched and cleaned up, I added to the look (actually it may be more of a Southwest/dessert look) and purchased these two (actually 4 of them) succulent looking plants and I have them on the back porch. Did you know New Jersey is a zone 7 but many say we are now a zone 8. Anyway, these are perennials so I'm glad to know I'll see them back here next year.
Any fun plans for the weekend? We'll be hanging low with maybe a beach day thrown in there.
xo
{photos: white tapestry}
Reader Comments (5)
Oh beautiful! I long for a porch. Front, back, screened, you name it, I want it. We have a great back patio that's almost finished, but I still want a porch. Yours looks so cozy and inviting. Happy weekend, dear. xo
We have an outdoor porch and I also used to try to match everything. Now I actually prefer an eclectic and mixed look like this, it is more comfortable and gives you a garden feeling. I love relaxing on a beautiful porch during the summer. Great job!
Oh I love this, I would love a porch! I think the weather is going to be a washout this weekend here, so I will be doing lots of inside activities- maybe go to the cinema/ out for dinner!
the looks like the most gorgeous of places to sit...nice work :)
Your back patio is beautiful and the patio table fits in perfectly