Grits and Glamour
is very proud to announce a brand New Event!
A Porch and Patio Party!
Tuesday, May 15th !
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re-new-al: (noun)
the act of renewing or the state of making something
appear new again.
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If you are like me, one of the best parts of Spring is the
“renewal” or regeneration of my porches.
I spend a whole day cleaning,
replacing the “Winter” cushions with “Summer” cushions,
re-potting flower pots…and generally ridding the porches of any
signs of Winter.
So – join me in sharing your own porch, patio and
deck “re-NEW-al.”
I have also provided a smaller logo for you to post on your sidebar
as a reminder for others to join in.
Here’s the best part…
If you participate – you will automatically be qualified to win this:
A three-tiered planter from Plow & Hearth.
(sorry, flowers not included – that’s up to you!) 🙂
If you place the small logo on your blog – you’ll get TWO chances.
Become a new follower…you’ll get THREE chances.
So….ready, set – GO!
Get out your brooms, dust off the cushions, splash a coat of
paint on that old wicker…
“It’s a Porch and Patio Party!…”
…and you’re invited!!!
marty39 says
Barb, I am so ready. I just took a good look at the front porch today and yuk! It needs help really bad. So, if I can figure something out, I will be there. Hugs, Marty
View CommentSo blessed! says
Oh, wow. That looks like a lot of fun. Count me in!
View CommentTerrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity says
Yippee! I can’t wait. This sounds fun! Hugs, Terrie
View CommentMelissa Miller says
Barb you are quickly becoming the Queen of new events here in Blogland! You are just amazing what you come up with.
I’ll absolutely join this one my friend! I’ve been working on mine as we speak.
Have a blessed week.
View Comment~Melissa 🙂
Robin says
I’ve already got your button on my blog! Maybe this will be my inspiration to get off my big ol bootie and fix up my porch!!
{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Robin ;o)
View Commentsalmagundi says
Thanks for the advance warning. My screened-in porch here in Colorado is still covered with its winter dirt and grime. But by May 5th, we should have it ready to go. This is good incentive! Sally
View CommentStacey says
What a great idea. Thanks for letting us know well in advance. It’s still too nippy here to plant much. However, there is lots of scrubbing that needs to take place on my patio. 🙂
View CommentStefany says
Count me in – I’ll be making it happen so I can blog all about it!
I need to get some ideas brewing . . .
pikespickles.blogspot.com
View CommentSusan (Between Naps on the Porch) says
Barb…this sounds like fun! 🙂 Great idea! Susan
View CommentMargaret says
Great idea and I need the push, with a Memorial day bar-b-q coming up in May as well as my daughters graduation brunch, I need to get started!
View CommentLibby Murphy says
Sounds fabulous! Great idea Barb!
View CommentHappy Twirls
prof en retraite says
Great idea, Barb! now I HAVE to fix up my patio!!!…Debbie
View CommentLazy Mom Amanda says
oh, this will be fun! I have it on my calendar!
View CommentVictoria@WhimsybyVictoria says
Barb, so nice to meet you! Thanks for your very nice comment on my blog! I see that we do have lots in common, we both love Military men and family! I am excited that I have just come across your blog and can’t wait to see more! I will be trying to get my work done on my patio to party with you! lol.
Sending hugs to you,
View Comment~Victoria~
Happy To Be says
Oh Barb this sounds like so much fun…but girl it would take me a week to get rid of winter on my porch..have fun..does a sun room count?? hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
View Commentlaurie @ bargain hunting says
Another fun idea! You are so smart! I hope I’ll get my porch spruced up by then, so I can participate. laurie
View CommentLdyDy says
Sounds like fun! Count me in!
View Commentcarolinajewel says
Great idea! We are actually having a porch party this weekend in connection with a Jazz Festival put on by the city, so I should have been taking before pictures all along! I’ll take lots of after pictures to share though! 😀 Jewel
View Commentxinex says
I am so excited about this, Barb! SOunds like a lot of fun. I better start cleaning my back porch!…Christine
View CommentEnglish Cottage in Georgia says
What fun AND a timeline for me to try to get my porch in shape. 🙂
View CommentNow if I can figure out how to link up.UGH! I hate tech challenges. 🙁
Blue Eyed Tango says
Oh Barb, This sounds so fun, may I join? I have a large front porch and I’m waiting for the spring weather to arrive soon! Should be here any day! What a wonderful idea!
View CommentLuanne
Linda/"Mom" says
* BARB, This gr888 idea is just the right “KICK” in the… um, “garden seat”(?!?!)… that some of us need!!!~~~ Looking forward to it!!! Warmly, Linda *
View CommentTerrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity says
Barb, I don’t hink I’ll be able to particpate in “What’s on your walls” this week. I have been out working on the yard. Now, I have to get to work. Have a great day!
View CommentAnonymous says
Hello Barb,
View CommentI am new to your blog, it is beautiful. I was directed here from Between Naps on the Porch.
I will add your Invite button to my site as soon as I figure out how. Thanks for the invite to the Party. I will see how far I am with blogging by then.
Crystal
thehummingbirdcottage.blogspot.com
Terry says
Hi Barb – This party will be so much fun. I’ll be working on getting my backyard ready for the party!
View CommentSara's Sweet Surprise says
Hello Barb~I’ve just strolled into your blog for my first visit…I’ve enjoyed taking a peek at your past posts. What beauty! You’ve got so many wonderful treasures,including your kitties. I have one of those furry assistance too. She’s constantly walking across my keyboard. She thinks she’s got fans in blogland and needs to send her regards:)
I’ve bookmarked you my favs.
I look forward to coming by your charming blog again, especially for the patio party. If we had sunshine I’d participate,but our weather isn’t showing any promises with temps in the 50’s.
Sweet Wishes,
View CommentSara
Wsprsweetly Of Cottages says
I LOVE the idea..but…never mind. I LOVE the idea. (My front is..ok..but..I needed a push anyway.) I keep saying I am going to do one of these “special” day things..but …I honestly think..I am intimidated..yes…I think I am!! 🙂 Well..WHO wouldn’t be..goodness…look at the talent!!
View Comment~love and smiles~
Mona
Hudson Goods says
some great photos here, loved some of the natural sinks and soaking tub. the 5th sounds fun!
View CommentCindy ~ My Romantic Home says
Great idea. I’ll join in!!! Sounds like fun!
View CommentChandy says
I’ll be there! And I’m your newest follower! Love those planters!
View CommentCrystal says
I think I have successfully added your invite button to my blog. Thanks again for hosting this event.
View CommentCrystal
thehummingbirdcottage.blogspot.com
Chandy says
Barb, I have your button up on my sidebar for a while now. Sorry for not letting you know. 😉
I’m also getting my patio ready, slowly but surely! And the tablescape and menu… I can’t wait!
View Commentracheld says
I dropped in because of your clever name, and am again captivated by your clever ideas.
Sign me up for the patio party—we just got ours spiffed up for houseguests, and the lawn is looking oh, so pretty with the grapevines beginning to leaf out and the hostas coming up.
I do believe you mean the 5th? as is on the logo, rather than the 15th as on the banner below.
Looking forward to all the parties to drop in on!!
rachel
View CommentMaryrose says
Sounds fun, can’t wait to join in the party. I am off to pretty my patio.
View CommentMaryrose
bj says
This sounds like such fun…
View CommentIs it the 5th or the 15th ?
Thanks, bj
Betty says
How fun ..I wanna play …but I don’t know how to get your logo on my side bar ..can you help me?
View Commentthanks … Betty