Hey Guys! Summer is here and I’ve been doing a few things around the house. I have project I can’t wait to share with you, but first I’d like to share my summer porch style and how I accomplished a cool look with thrift store, estate and yard sale finds to inspire you while thrift your house into a home. If you see rockers that are missing seats, as long as they’re sturdy, get them.. These rockers were scored years ago for $5.00 and they didn’t have seats so I DIYed them.. and they’re still holding up. They were on the larger porch during the Spring Tour, but I had to move them to the smaller porch.
Pillows – When I come across colorful pillows – by all means- I get them! All my outdoor pillows are thrift finds – including the Threshold gold/white in the rockers.
The pair of black mid-century tables were estate sale finds. The macrame holder was found at a rummage store.
This is the completed look of smaller porch (prayerfully next year’s project will be painting the porches and brick bottoms…)
Stands and tables – they’re great for all my plants and I definitely need them. I found this table at an antique mall and it was a perfect match for my rattan swivel chairs.
If you re-call I scored this rattan swivel chair at Goodwill for $20.00
I already had the mate from a previous yard sale score, so now I have a pair. However, they were too big so I moved them the larger side and love the new look of the main porch. I found two big coral pillows to fit the bottom and since it blended with the previous pillows I kept them as the backing for both chairs and added a couple more for comfort.
This is the Summer style on the main porch.
I’m so glad I had the shutters painted black. The dull reddish color never did appeal to my eyes. Changing the chairs made a big impact on the new look and I love it.
My pineapple plant is continuously growing (but no sprout yet), and I’ve got another one recently planted in the pink dish. I do love the way these become free plants.
The stems are so long I had to tie them up to keep them from drooping.
The lion statue peeks through the bushes
The indoor plants were brought outside and are doing very well.
I call it my “Bit of BoHo” style – kind of eclectic with a bit of mid-century flair and lots of plants. Do you think one could ever have too many porch plants??
I figure as long as there’s room for me and KoKo to relax and catch a few summer breezes, I think we’ll be just fine.
I hope you enjoyed the quick tour of my Summer Porch and also hope it provided some inspiration to style your porch on a small budget. As always, “Happy hunting while you thrift your house into a home”
CIAO!!
Beautiful decor! I love all of the pieces!
Thank you!! I’m glad to hear that 🙂
Your porch looks good, I love all of your great finds. When decorating I have to remember that it is a process. I want to have everything and get it finished. Sometimes it takes a bit more time to find he right pieces to pull it together. Growing up my Mom and I hit the yardsales, thrift stores and estate sales every weekend.
Thanks Mimi! Yes, I always take my time because it seems like everytime I rush, I never find what I truly want and if so. it’s more than what I’m willing to spend, so I’ve adapted to the motto ‘patience is a virtue” I appreciate you stopping over.
Love each one!! I think you have an eye for such unique pieces. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect rocking chairs for years now! I don’t want them to look too ‘new’ or modern.
Thank you! I usually luck up at the yard sales and estate sales. Every now and then I get lucky at a Goodwill. I hope you find a style you’re looking for. Thanks for stopping by
You are amazingly talented. Love your thriftiness and creativity. I wish i had that skill.
Thank you Shani.. I appreciate your compliment
Beautiful! I love fun pillows and that porch swing is everything. I have to get the front (and back) of my house together so that I can love it again…
Thank you Eva, I appreciate you visiting and glad it gave you some inspiration. I hope when you finish yours you’ll share your new look that you love
Beautiful layout and colors. I’m looking to spruce up my apartment with color. Great post.
Thank you April, I appreciate you stopping by and your compliment
Living in NYC really makes you value having a porch and being able to furnish it with great pieces like these. I love the flirty, fun vibe of all the pieces, specifically the pillows and the wicker chair. Enjoy your porch season! Have a glass of vino for me! 🙂
What a great look. I love all the color and designs and how well you put them together. We don’t have a porch in our current home and I totally wish we did. I would have stolen some ideas from you. The plans especially. I love plants!! And the gold on the flower pot just makes it look perfect! 🙂
Very nice deals you got there! Lounging on the porch is probably my favorite summer pastime. I’m sure your space will be cozy and relaxing.
Your porch looks really cute. I love lots of plants on the porches. The bad thing is here it means daily watering because this Texas heat dries the boston ferns so bad. Question: We have so old patio chairs that have the black straps and they took cushions the chairs are in really good shape but the cushions were all faded. I am trying to come up with something cute to do with them the chairs besides covering the fabric lol.
I love a front porch and would be too happy to sit on yours and people watch. There can never be too many plants for me and yours look so healthy. Enjoy. .
I can sit on your porch all day long with a great book….or two! Beautiful!
Beautiful…Boho vibe on a budget!! Love every inch! Really love the black accents. Love the title..Too cute…???
Hey Linda! Thanks a bunch.. you continue to inspire me with your use of colors.
I love your porches! You have so many beautiful plants and the boho vibe is spot on. I could see myself rocking my troubles away in these thrifted rockers. To think you created this beautiful space on a budget is amazing. Thanks for the love of thrifting.
Thank you Marsha! Yes, it took a while for me to get it where I really love the look and am thrilled to finally have it accomplished. Thank God for thrifting.lol..