The Porch - The happy space nested betwist nature and nest

I love the snow but today it was so bright inside that all the three "d's" Dirt,Dust, & Dog hair were everywhere..ugh..so I spent today cleaning while dreaming about a beautiful porch....much like in the pictures in "The Porch" by James T Farmer III.  A grand porch, a deck, lanai, patio...to sip your ice tea, read your book, settle your thoughts, be with friends and neighbors.  Summer days, longer days, definitely warmer weather, endorphins abound, playing in the garden, or easy living. Big over sized rocking chairs, a porch swing? Yes! Rocking chairs aren't for real old pep's anymore.  A porch can be the ultimate home relaxation destination. (for those of us who don't get away much)

Spent relaxing or with friends, I want my porch to be a welcome mat always ready for expected and drop in visitors. A few very comfy chairs with cushions (so pretty they have to come inside at night) and a few that don't. Beautiful pots bursting with glorious floral combinations. Umbrellas for the fair skinned, me, and let's face it, that's most of us. And music.

If creating the perfect porch is a challenge, get a copy of "The Porch" by James T Farmer III. It's a eye catching book filled with 100 beautiful color photographs to inspire you onward to decorating your porch in your personal style.

Don't think my porch is the cats pajamas...no! We have some aluminum or plastic (no sure) pipe chairs with plastic slats and cushions that don't fit. Nail heads popping up everywhere so that if you're barefoot .... ouch...it's a mine field for bare feet. And the old rusty barbecue that needs to go north to the dump (along with a rope swing chair that pushes your head so far forward and down it's an instant headache).  There! That said...I have a lot of work to do to make our porch/deck something better.  I have my copy of The Porch and ordered a few more just in case you too need some inspiration. Unavailable until April but you can reserve a copy on MDK.

Ya I know there is snow on the ground today but that's got me thinking about warmer days and how I want to spend them. What were you thinking about today? Do you have a favorite porch or deck idea? Or did you make snowmen and go sledding?