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Monday, June 20, 2011

THE porch parties...

I am joining in with TWO beautiful PORCH PARTIES.
RHONDI
KIM at SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

 WELCOME
 Most of you have seen my front porch for years now..
I just posted a lot of it when I was showing you my new
AWNING and WINDOW BOX.
but...
I wanted to join these two ladies that have worked hard to put on this meme for us.
SOOO,
just humor me, if you will.
THE PORCH has gone thru very little CHANGE...
 CHANGES thru replacing PILLOWS...
PLANTS...
 But the things like...
the CONKLIN sign with it's cute curly-Q, made by our son, DAVID,
and the metal flag, painted by a granddaughter, JESSICA,
and my little HANDPAINTED mailbox...
and the black shutters that MR. SWEET made..
these things NEVER change..
they are a part of me and my comfy porch...

 THAT  bench has been on my porch for about 32 years..
my mom and I were thrifting one day and I spotted this dutch bench
at ♫♫♪ GOODWILL ♪♫♪
$5.00
 I've had so so many breakfasts 
out here on my porch swing....
I used my vintage BLUE TRANSFERWARE 
to serve cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice on the swing. 
THIS breakfast on the porch was served on my
vintage red tole tray...

...even on a warm DECEMBER morning.
Store bought BANANA BREAD served with sliced bananas..
DELICIOUS !!

TO-DIE-FOR 
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
from scratch were sooo good.
Bake them up fresh for a SUNDAY MORNING TREAT.
 THANKS for visiting my front porch..
PLEASE take time to visit the porches and decks of BLOGLAND..
It's gonna be sooo FUN. 
♥♥♥
also joining in with
RUBY TUESDAY
2ND TIME AROUND TUESDAY
NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY
TUESDAY TREASURES
TWICE OWNED TUESDAY
TEMPT MY TUMMY TUESDAY
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31 comments:

  1. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJune 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    It's beautiful BJ!! And so are the folks enjoying the porch.

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  2. NanaDianaJune 20, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I'd say the best adornment on that porch is the 3 chicks and baby at the end! Your porch is truly lovely..so warm and homey feeling. A perfect place for a morning sit about with a cuppa coffee and fresh buttered toast. Lovely post- xo Diana

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  3. DixieJune 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    BJ... I'll be right over!... hehehe... okay... well as soon as the heat lets up... we cooled off a little today in S.Texas... only 99-degrees! (thanks to some clouds that came in from the gulf this morning!)

    lovin' that porch swing and some muffins.... a true Texas welcome!

    love ya! Dixie

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  4. ShugJune 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Hey there Bj...I am crazy about a beautiful porch, and your's certainly is pretty....
    I'll have to tell you...It is almost to dat-burn HOT to even think of going outside here in good ol' East Texas....We haven't in rocked in our rocking chairs this year...Hopefully we will see a break in the temps soon and I will get inspired to make some changes on the back porch...For now, I guess I'll just enjoy yours...

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  5. SarahJune 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful post, BJ. I hope to have a porch post up soon. Happy to know that Rhodi is having a party this year. I somehow missed that. ~ Sarah

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Your porch looks great, Bj. I would love to come hang out with you there when it is cooler. It is really hot and sticky here. Our humidity is just awful. Thanks for joining my party when it happens!

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I have always loved your porch...it is so welcoming. The new awnings are great and I love all of the sweet pillows you have on your bench.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  8. LynnJune 20, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I'd say that bench was quite the bargain! Love your porch BJ and the last pic is really great:@)

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  9. Blondie's JournalJune 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Your porch is so inviting, BJ! The perfect place to enjoy a little breakfast or a cool drink. I love the bench, too. What a great deal!

    XO,
    Jane

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  10. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Beautiful and very elegant porch, I lake it!

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  11. DebbyJune 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Can I come over to your cute porch for a cup of sweet tea?

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  12. DebbieJune 20, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I just mentioned to my daughter that what our porch needed was a swing. Right now, it's mainly wicker. Yours looks so very inviting.

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  13. TracyJune 20, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Oh what a precious babe...so sweet and all your decorations are quite lovely!
    thanks so much for sharing such lovliness!

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  14. Kathleen GraceJune 20, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    You know how I love your porch! I didn't know your son made the Conklin sign, it's just wonderful! And the painted flag, well you know how I love flags:>) And three beauties (yes beauties!) sitting out enjoying it all.

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  15. Sue @ Not the Good Scissors!June 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I saw your porch and thought, "now that is my kind of porch". Love it! When we were looking for a house my two main "must haves" was a pantry and a porch...well maybe ample bedrooms too. I managed to get all 3! Yes, I am lucky girl. Oh and by the way one of my favorite, favorite, FAVORITE things in the whole wide world is a porch swing. I could sit in one for for hours. I don't care whose porch it is. If I am visiting and they have a porch swing, that is where I will be!
    Hugs, Sue

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  16. TrishaJune 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful porch, looks like a good place to spend the evening in the swing.
    Blessings.

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  17. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJune 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I love it all! So cute. I would have breakfast here every morning!

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  18. Patty MarkerJune 20, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I never grow tired of your adorable porch. It like you...it gets cuter every year!

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  19. Betty June 20, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    You have such a lovely porch. I am just going to have to make me a cushion for my swing after I paint it. Just love how yours looks.

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  20. xinexJune 21, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Beautiful porch, BJ! I love the swing and the bench....Christine

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  21. MaryJune 21, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    What a wonderful place to sit, relax, and enjoy a cinnamon roll & coffee! Love your swing!

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  22. TheresaJune 21, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Oh how I love your porch and never get tired of seeing it! I always see something that I didn't see before!

    Enjoy your day dear BJ, HUGS!

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  23. RhondiJune 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Hi bj
    I always know when I visit you you will have something fun to say and something good to eat! Your porch is just like you: warm and welcoming with a ot of spunk! Thanks for joining my party.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  24. podsoJune 21, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Your porch is beautiful and it is amazing how a few small changes can make such a difference. It's great fun to change things just a bit!

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  25. danaJune 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I always love seeing your sweet front porch.....and how you makes it all so special with your lovely touches.

    That bench you and your mama found so long ago is still perfect in that spot today...and I love how you change the cushions and pillows.

    It's truly a great outdoor room that you put to lots of good use!!

    Happy Porch Party!!!!!!! L, Dana

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  26. Auntie sezzzzzz...June 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Lovely porch post.

    But with whom are you sitting, on it, at the bottom? :-)

    ~♥~

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  27. RhondaJune 21, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I love your porch! So much fun stuff to look at!! Great job! (great blog!!!!) This is my first time participating in Ms. Rhondi's Porch Party...I hope you will swing by my blog to visit my porch! Fresh ice cold lemonade will be waiting on you! :-)

    ~~~rhonda ~~~~

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  28. JojoJune 22, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I could feel the love and imagine the beautiful memories shared ou your beautiful porch.

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  29. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your porch looks very inviting! Thanks for linking up to 2nd Time Around!

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  30. Becca BertottiJune 23, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Would you please send me directions to your house because I'd love to come enjoy your beautiful porch in person! It's so inviting and relaxing. Love that it's splashed with sentimental pieces ... I can only imagine the stories and chats that the bench has heard over the last 30+ years!

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  31. Fishtail CottageJune 24, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    i am in love with your porch swing! xoxo tracie

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Thanks SO much for commenting. I am blessed for knowing you.