Would you believe I finally got around to cleaning the front porch and putting out a little fall decor...
so, beginning with the bottom of the old cupboard...
It was Poppy with the brilliant idea this time. :) He said, "Why don't you just put the jars in your pink wheelbarrow and clean them with the hose. It's not like you're washing them to can in right away". So I did.
Okay, Poppy has his own chair and so does Eli. This needs to be labeled "Henny's"!
By the way...wandered out on the porch and caught Poppy rocking and dozing, in my chair!
I've had this big poster size wooden frame, made from old barn wood, for years. In fact, had listed it for sale on Craigslist.
Then the idea of framing a sunflower print for the porch popped into my head...and I love it, except for the glare...
Walking Eli and Weetie early this morning, we rescued these wild flowers. I love them growing along side the dirt road, but there were so many, some had spilled over into the dry dusty road. We need rain!
Guess that's about it. Need to get busy. Got a list of things to do before Poppy gets home at 1:00. The fish truck is coming to Spring Hope this afternoon and we have ordered 50 baby catfish for the pond.
Hope to be back soon.
Love,
Henny
Tried once more to get a picture of the sunflower and the bee, without the glare...
Hi Henny- Certainly like what you've done there- love the Flowers on the Porch. Some decades ago we use to go on a farm stay down the South Coast -near 'Milton'...Anne (who owned the mud brick Dairy cottage) would always put out Wild Flowers in vases for us to enjoy throughout the cottage before our arrival for our weekly stay- it was all a very nice homely touch - and just a good 'country' feel about it. Best Wishes. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kev. I can just picture how beautiful the Dairy cottage must have been and the fun of spending a week there. Wildflowers are so pretty.
DeleteI love your porch. I need to clean mine off soon. Have a fantastic week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristina. Hope your week is good too.
DeleteYour sweet little porch is so lovely, thank you for letting me sit a spell. Wildflowers are so pretty. Do you know what these are?
ReplyDeleteThank you Faith. Wish you really could sit with me for spell. I know the yellow flowers are black-eyed Susans, the purple ones I need to look up.
DeleteYes!! A rocking chair on the porch. We used to have one but switched it out for two smaller rocking bistro chairs. Hard to describe them but I fell in love with them a couple of years ago. In the winter I have brought them in and used them in the living room until the holidays are over. We always need more seating. I love your sunflower picture in the frame.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Thank you Carol. Your two rocking chairs sound pretty. I'll have to look for them on line. I love the bistro sets.
DeleteooooO! That's all amazing..You've certainly been busy
ReplyDeleteHenny..And..Rocking chairs..HeHe! What is it with rocking
chairs..everyone wants to sit in them..! I had one some
years ago now..Basically! It wore out..! :). It used to
sit in the dinning room..had to keep moving it about, as
people sitting in it, back and forth..it put creases in the
carpet..best, as you have, is on a wooden floor!
Actually saw one for sale, couple weeks ago up the charity
shop..£25..($32)..But decided against it..! :).
Just the one thing..you must have some very 'TALL' friends,
those chairs are a bit high off the ground, HeHe! People
with extra long legs..
"Man sits on mountain, with legs dangling in ocean"~~~Longfellow!
Why does a milking stool only have 3 legs?
Because the cow has the udder one..
I bought my mother in law a chair for her 50th birthday,
but my wife won't let me plug it in..
Why did the old woman put roller skates on her rocking chair?
Because she wanted to rock and roll..
Oh! Love to see a pic of the Catfish..Back in my teens, l used
to keep and show Catfish..But! That's another story..! :o).
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Oh Willie, I just knew a rocking chair would bring lots of funny jokes. :) Thank you! I had to look back for the 'high chairs' you mentioned. Forgot about those hanging on the wall. That is so funny. We have a teeny tiny porch. Eli is already complaining about the rocking chair taking up some of his front porch sleeping space. I will take the camera when we go pick up the catfish.
DeleteI like that big print of the sunflower. Makes me want to paint it! Your porch looks great, and that was a clever idea of Poppy's with the wheelbarrow. I like the checkered tablecloth liner too. I haven't started doing that kind of porch cleaning yet -- it's still too hot :( But soon! I like "sweater weather."
ReplyDeleteHey MK. Oh, I bet you could paint a wonderful big sunflower. When you do, please post it. I though that I would roast, out cleaning off the porch. It is still so hot and humid. Guess you've heard we have a little cooler weather coming in this week. Can's wait!!
DeleteHenny, as always I am in all of the things that you accomplish in a short time! I really love how your grape vines are taking off, I wish I had half of your energy to get my going. They are more stick than vine. Also, I think the rocker is a nice addition to the porch. Hope you get to rock in it! Enjoy your posts so much, they make the day so much brighter... Terry
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to sit on your porch and visit! Love the idea of the picture! I really need to do something with my back porch besides complain about it! Wonderful post, as usual!
ReplyDeleteGrace & Peace,
Pam
Henny your porch looks wonderful...could I please come and sit a spell...I will bring some old fashioned molasses cookies and a spot of coffee or tea :)! Have fun filling your pond...sounds like a great many catfish dinners might be coming your way. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love your porch and the sunflower print is beautiful. I cannot blame Poppy for snoozing in your chair, it looks amazingly comfortable :)
ReplyDeleteHenny your porch looks perfect for Autumn, and so inviting !
ReplyDeleteI have a pie safe on my back porch, it holds flower pots and gardening tools, and cans of bug spray galore :)
Good luck with the stocking of your pond, you'll have to keep those racoons at bay :)
Hugs,
~Jo
Your porch looks so welcoming and happy. Especially with the picture and the fresh flowers. I could just see myself sitting and rocking away in your chair. I have a rocking chair on our back deck and I love to sit out there in the mornings.
ReplyDeletePoppy sure had a great idea with washing the jars in the wheelbarrow. Much easier than taking them all inside and washing them one at a time.
Blessings,
Betsy
The porch looks wonderful and I love that print in the old frame! You know there is just something about a rocking chair on the front porch...
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with your front porch, the way you've arranged everything!! And you even have your own chair to relax in ( is it possible?).
ReplyDeleteI hope you get rain soon. We got the entire amount of September rain this past weekend. The eaves couldn't keep up so the rain coursed over the edge of the roof. Made quite a mess but I'm not going out there to tidy up until the sun comes out.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sunflower, Penny!
What a lovely place for all of you to just 'be'. The sunflower print looks great!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week ~ FlowerLady
Your porch looks so inviting. YOU need time in that chair!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love your porch. So cozy and welcoming!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea Poppy had for washing all those jars.
That sunflower print is just gorgeous! Looks like it's popped up right next to a window, it looks so real.
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks great. I love the rocking chair too!
Your porch looks amazing dear Henny. I love what you have done - all of it. I have been cleaning my porch here but we are getting ready for spring so I have lots of flowery things about. Its fun - I love these two "in between seasons" - spring & autumn. I hope you get to sit in that lovely chair Henny xx
ReplyDeleteI just so love your homely porch, it would be a joy to come visit and sit awhile taking in the surrounding beauty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteHello, great job with the fall decor. I've started in my bedroom and the front hall of the house, but I need to still switch my summer bedding and curtains to the autumnal ones. I'm being too lazy to do it. It's a lovely time of year for color and, in this part of the globe, the cooler weather is wonderful. However, where does the tradition to dress the house up for fall come from, when it's still hot in your area and your trees aren't changing color and leaves aren't falling, etc? Or did it used to get cold around September/October before global warming? Like everyone else, I like the framed sunflower poster. Many blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI always hate when flash and glass aren't friends.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the sunflower is very pretty! And I love your rocking chair! That's something I'm missing for my porch for sure, but one of these days I'll get one labeled "Rain ONLY"! ;) The fall decorations are pretty!
ReplyDeleteI noticed your sunflower print right away as I love them so much. It looks fabulous all framed for your porch. And how sweet and inviting is that porch. I want to come and sit with a cup of tea and Smokey on my knee. :))) How fun would that be. You are certainly keeping busy, Henny. I am waiting on my green beans to be ready for harvest and then I have the job of putting the garden to bed for another year. I'm glad of it as it was such a hot and wet summer. Now we are enjoying fall-ish weather, crisp and cool. I guess I should put a post together. Take care and love to all.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely everyone should have their very own chair, labeled or not! You probably need to sit down and rock now and then with all the work that you do.
ReplyDeleteI love that sunflower picture! It looks perfect there.
I would love to have a front porch. Maybe one day. I wants rocking chairs and a swing. Love how you have it decorated. Love you bunches
ReplyDeleteLove your porch..and the sunflower poster looks so beautiful..the whole porch is warm and inviting, and surely spells, "Fall". Shame on Poppy for sleeping in your chair..lol ;0) .. a relative of Goldilocks, perhaps... Your posts are so cute. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love your porch decorating AND decorations, Henny. You sure have a knack for it. I also love your little log home...it's so welcoming. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteYour porch is looking so cozy and lovely for fall!
ReplyDeleteHi sweet Henny! I love the sunflower and that rocker is just perfect for the porch! BIG HUG!
ReplyDeleteI love your wildflower bouquet of fall colors. These last two days have been lovely fall weather here but summer is coming back again next week. Boohoo.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteHi Henny oh i love your place,so peaceful and relaxing,your porch looks amazing,well done my friend xx
ReplyDeleteHi! My jars are in a plastic container under the bed! I haven not done much canning lately. Enjoy rocking in your chair on the porch! Love the pretty wildflowers along the road. Nancy
ReplyDeleteI love your wildflower bouquet, and the picture is perfect there. The rocker is so nice there and will be used a lot, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteHenny, love your sunflower picture. Looks perfect on the porch! Next time you sell, try Facebook Marketplace. It is so much faster and easier than Craigslist. We sold a lot of our stuff on Marketplace before we left Texas and have bought all kinds of furniture recently on Marketplace.
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