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Welcome to The Everyday Home

Fall Porch Tour 2013

 

After more than a week of almost non-stop rain and icky overcast skies…

the sun peaked it’s little nose from under the clouds and invited me to

come out and play.   So I grabbed my little spade and my pink garden

gloves, and went to work.

You see, I had a little tete-a-tete planned with a very special lady –

which I want you to meet.

 

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I love subtle color.  I love whites and soft pinks and pale blues.

When I see subtle colors used in other homes, I am envious.

And every time, I vow that I, too, will create a palette of soft neutrals

and creamy tones and it will be a glorious site.

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But then my RED front door bursts out laughing and says…

“Darling, WHO are you kidding?  Have you seen my color?”

And of course,  she is right.  She is always right.

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There is nothing like a burst of color when you come up the sidewalk

to remind you that you may secretly covet the subtle tones of other

homes, and make large plans each year to replicate the same looks…

 

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But, in the end- the reds and oranges and golds and tans and browns –

the colors of Fall….

Grab hold of my heart and gently call to mind how I am so drawn to

the textures and colors of Autumn.

 

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… drawn to the pure essence of a bright, orange pumpkin…

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…fascinated by the contrast of green moss and grapevine nestled within

stacks of Cinderellas…

 

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…and each year, I am reminded that when I see yellow mums, their

tiny single blooms bursting forth with a profusion of color –

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….that someone who dares to paint her door “Southern Red,”

could never be satisfied with subtle.  No indeed.

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So, instead of subtlety – I give you the opposite.

Forthright.

I make no qualms that I love color.  And my small Southern porch

makes no apologies, either.

 

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In fact, she (I say “she” because there is no doubt in my mind that

a Southern front porch is a Lady) – she is quite outspoken and full

of opinions and …and attitude.  Lots of attitude.

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In fact, she is the Julia Sugerbaker of porches.

She is confident and speaks her voice…

She is assertive, but rightfully so.

Assurance and tenacity must be, at all times, conveyed with a sense

of decorum and most all, Southern tact and manners. 

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But every Southern lady knows that she, too, has boundaries that

must never be crossed.

You can be proud, but tacitly so.

One can show strength, but only with a hint of Channel – as to not come

across too harsh and too brash.

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A Southern woman also knows and accepts her boundaries.

She may have some limitations as a woman – but that does not

stop her from always persevering and being the very best that

she can be.

 

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Because at the end of the day – when the lights have been turned

down, and her thoughts turn evermore to those who adore her, and

those who respect her for what she is – and not what she should be…

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… in the end, she is just a porch.  Who wants to be loved.

She may not be dressed like the other ladies, and honestly – 

why would she.  She is who she is. 

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She is warm and caring and inviting… and she makes you feel all

good inside when you are around her.

 

Fall-Porch-30 She is a true Southern Lady, in every way. She greets the day with

a coat of bright red lipstick on…

And come the night… she whispers softly to you when you confide

that it’s been a really bad day…

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“Come sit with me a spell and tell me all about it.  It’s gonna be ok, sugar.  

Tomorrow, we’ll go buy new shoes.”

 

Bless her heart. Laughing

 

My porch says to tell everyone “hey…y’all are all welcome!”

 

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Did you miss my 2013 Fall Home Tour?

 Fall Home Tour 2012 at The Everyday Home

Make sure you come on over and see how Cleetus got

all dressed up to greet you for Fall.

 

I am so happy to be participating in the

Fall Porch Tour which will be taking place all week.

 

Fall Porch Tour at The Everyday Home

 

25 Spectacular Women – 25 Beautiful Porches – 5 Days!

 

I will be posting the schedule of each day’s Tours here, so please

come back so you don’t miss a single one.

Here is the full schedule…

 

The following is the Schedule of the Fall Porch Tours:

 

Fall Porch Tour 2013 

Monday, Oct 14th 

1 ) Worthing Court

2)  My Soulful Home

3)  The Everyday Home

4)  Our Southern Home

5)  The Creek Line House

 

Tuesday, Oct 15th  

1)  Adventures in Decorating

2)  Atta Girl Says

3)  Glitter Glue and Paint

4)  Cottage at the Crossroads

5)  Top This, Top That

 

Wednesday, Oct 16th  

1) Setting for Four

2) Deja Vu Designs

3) Confessions of a Plate Addict

4)  House on the Way

5)  Major Hoff Takes a Wife

 

Thursday, Oct 17th  

1)  Cupcakes and Crinoline

2)  Debbiedoo’s

3)  Just Us Four

4)  Circa 1929

 

Friday, Oct 18th  

1)  Backporch Musings

2)  Mrs. Hines Class

3)  Plum Doodles

4)   Just Paint It

5)  Stone Gable

 

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Comments

  2. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    Absolutely, fabulously wonderful, my friend, Your porch is definitely a reflection of you! And I can’t imagine you with a front door of any other color. Your porch is an extension of the inside of your home (and you!) – warm, cozy, inviting and a beautiful sight to behold.

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  5. Mary says

    Oh who could resist sitting down and relaxing on such gracious and porch, especially with such a brilliant shade of red lipstick! I adore your panels with all your ‘inside-out’ accessories. Your mums, pumpkins, planters and wreath create such a wonderful fall setting!

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  7. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    I love your brightly lit autumnal porch, Barb! I was going to just do the back porch for the tour, but this morning, added the front porch…just because…I added a bright red rocking chair to the front porch and wanted to show it off a little bit more.:-)

    Your porch is gorgeous!

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  11. Becca says

    And, I’m so glad she IS who she is … because she’s stunning! As is your front door that is suited for all seasons … gorgeous. I just want to come linger in one of your rocking chairs, so, don’t be surprised if I just show up! Love your vignette, too … great roo and subway art!

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  20. KATHYSUE says

    Barb, Love the confidence you and your porch have when it comes to using color. I know you are happiest when you stay true to YOU. Love the pumpkin topiaries and the gords andpumpkins peeking in and out of the plantings. It is no mistake it is FALL at Barb’s house, xoxo
    Kathysue

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  21. Tammy...circa-1929 says

    Barb, no one and I mean no one could mistake your porch for being anything but you. A very proud southern lady who isn’t about to be a wallflower. She speaks her mind and you always know where you stand with you. I adore the bold colors – to me that is autumn. I love calm quiet colors to but to me autumn does not come in mildly like spring it comes in with a riot of noise and grandiose chaos.
    tammy

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  22. Marty Walden says

    I love your porch and it makes me so envious I only have a stoop! But soon (maybe, hopefully) I’ll have a deck and can have my own porch! Woohoo! Your style is evident in the way everything is pulled together decor wise, but also in your humorous writing and sassy southern self. Love you!

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  33. Terri says

    I am just now seeing the “Front Porch – Front Door” post… I am smiling… laughing …. drooling over the front door …. you actually made my morning!! I LOVE LOVE….. red front doors … ( Mine is red with cream colored side lights like yours on a brick house….. lol……….. The bright hues of autumn always make my heart melt!!!! Obviously your front door with all her southern charm knew best!!!!! LOLOL….. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  37. Gee says

    Oh Bar!! She is beautiful! Perfectly dressed for Fall. LUV the red door.
    We had a red door at out other home… now we have a white one that stares at me and defies being painted. Luva ll the fall decor tucked in the corners…
    Hugs, Gee

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