Happy Summer: Finally out on My Porch

We've had a break in the weather in Chicagoland this week. Thank Goodness. Temps have moderated and we have had a breeze off of Lake Michigan that has carried inland and gently cooled the air. 

My chaise is MY SPOT, and it is perfect for working on the computer.

I don't have plants on the porch this year, because it was so hot! 

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Our Porch is filled with old wicker furniture from my parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Only two pieces are vintage the rest are real antiques, 100 years old or more.

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Toys and children's toys are everywhere.  I just leave them out as part of the decor.

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We have lots of birds on our property, and I have bird items sprinkled everywhere. The porch is perfect for birdwatching, during all seasons.

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The DIY cushions are all made from vintage tablecloths. They are softly fading, but the fabric is so washable and durable---and I don't need to iron them. The table was made by my dad, and painted in a pattern I used for my pottery in the 1990's. It holds up well with a coat of satin poly-acrylic.

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When the family comes, we all collect on the porch. Tubs of building toys are under the furniture. 

The coffee table is often set with a farm or a castle and little animals and figures on great adventures.

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The antique tea cart has a vintage towel I got from Diana, at Adirondack Girl at Heart. American flags are here and there for the summer season.

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The table top was attached to an old wicker library table. We can sit eight here for family dinner or cards in the evening. This is perfect for summer entertaining.

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Again, more tablecloths with some Waverly Plaid as trim.

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Hiding under the table by the window is a bench, perfect for two. 

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I use bandanas for napkins...and the fisherman/mermaid salt and peppers represent my husband and me. The OLD arrangement, gets freshened each year.

I HOPE you are having a Happy Summer, and are safe and enjoying it.

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