“Porch Ideas for Spring”
Today was the first day of Spring.
You know how I know?
The hanging baskets of ferns were out at Lowe’s.
Then, and only then, is it officially Spring. 
So, it was time to knock off the icky layer of Winter’s dust and
grime and add a few Porch Ideas for Spring.
I have a little confession. I told my friends that
I was dedicating this post to my Hubby.
I’ve been basically couch-bound for about two weeks. 
I have dangerously high BP and they can’t seem to get it down.
But, because I am hosting the
“Wreath and Porch Event”
of the “All Things Home: Swing Into Spring“
Linky Party Week… I had to get moving.
Have you been able to catch the other Link Parties?
I will provide a full list at the end, but for now – I would
so love to introduce you to my Co-Host’s for today’s event,
two very good friends:
Debbie at
and
Christy with
Please make sure you head over and see their
wreaths and porches, too.
Ok, so why I am dedicating this post to my hubby?
Because today, he drove me to Lowe’s, helped me load my plants
after being very patient with me trying to pick out the perfect tray
of marigolds, came home and cleaned our porch, planted my flowers
while I “quietly” supervised from the rocker.
(There may have been a few “a little to the left”, “no, use the white pansies,”
“no, don’t plant that too deep.”)
Then, he sweetly re-swept the porch when I made a mess
making the wreath.
What do you say, ladies? Pretty sweet, huh?
Oh, and speaking of “pretty and sweet”…
My precious Miss C stopped by to see her Grammy and Grandpa
today. She helped us plant a few buttercups, too.
Another sweet friend, Yvonne at Stone Gable, has a great tutorial
for a Forsythia Wreath.
Our Spring Porch design started from here…
I purchased two bushes of forsythia from Michael’s when they
were 50% off, and cut them apart.
I also made a pretty bird nest, another of Yvonne’s tutorials.
Lowe’s had a new shipment of one of my favorite Spring flowers…
Primroses!
I have wonderful memories of primrose from when we lived
in Belgium.
Every Spring, I would get up at 3am to go downtown Brussels to
the wholesale flower market, and come home with a van load
of primroses.
We added more primroses to the two urns on each side of the door,
along with some white Candytuft and yellow marigolds.
A vintage red, wire basket is filled with a burlap liner…
… and the same color scheme of flowers fill it to the brim.
Red primroses, white candytuft, yellow marigolds, yellow pansies
and a pretty Spring cabbage.
I tucked in two sweet bunnies…
… and a vintage gardening tool and chalkboard tag.
Two new, red cushions give a pop of color.
I pulled in my garden bunnies. Mr. Eggbert is above.
And for the record, he says to tell you he’s not fat,
he’s just fluffy.
The striped red outdoor rug I added last Summer is still
holding its own. Notice the No Sew Moss Pillow I shared
a few weeks ago?
A few simple containers of fresh flowers is all it took to
add a touch of Spring that makes us happy to see the
first day of Spring.
… and the perfect place to have an afternoon snack.
I would love it if you would pin these to your favorite
Pinterest Boards…
Hosted by Craftberry Bush
and The Lilypad Cottage
Spring Recipes
Hosted by Marty’s Musings
Co-Hosted by Atta Girl Says
and My Soulful Home
Spring Crafts
Hosted by At the Picket Fence
Co-Hosted by Petticoat Junktion
and Uncommon Designs
Spring Vignettes
Hosted by Worthing Court
Co-Hosted by Stone Gable
Spring Porches & Wreaths
Hosted by The Everyday Home
Co-Hosted by Our Southern Home
and Confessions of a Plate Addict
Now it’s YOUR turn to show off your Wreath and Porch Projects.
Please link back to one of the three host blogs.
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Love your blooming spring porch Barb and hurray for your hubby planting & sweeping 🙂
View CommentBarb your porch is wonderful! And me thinks Miss C looks a bit like you. I say me thinks because that is what my daughter used to say when she was about Miss C’s age. I wanted to link my wreath from here but your link isn’t showing up for me. Thanks for linking to the other hosts. And thanks for having the party!
View CommentLove all your spring touches on your porch ! The wreath is beautiful and all your flowers are so pretty ! Can’t wait til its warm enough here to plant some flowers !
View CommentYou have outdone yourself, my friend. Your porch is wonderful! And that little cutie sitting on it? Well, that’s just the icing on the cake! Do you know that the whole reason I found you is because of one of your porch posts during your Grits and Glamour days? Yep. And I’m so glad that I did! xoxoxoxo
View CommentBarb, your spring porch is the epitome of Spring and I can’t wait for it to get to New Jersey. Mother Nature keeps teasing us, but we’re expecting snow again next week so we have to wait a little longer for outside flowers 🙁 You did a great job on the wreath and the nest. Can you share where you got the little eggs? I can’t find any around here. Many thanks.
View CommentHope that you are able to get that BP under control quickly! your sweet husband must be a kind and loving spouse! The porch is lovley! Love what you have done!
View CommentYour Porch is Gorgeous!!! I love the rug…it makes it feel so homey! I cannot wait for it to be warm enough here to have plants on my porch again! Cheers!
View CommentIt’s beautiful and welcoming, just like you! Tell your hubby we all appreciate his help and I know you’ll be feeling better soon!
View CommentYour porch looks so beautiful Barb! Love all of the pops of color!
View CommentBarb., your porch always looks so pretty. Hugs, marty
View CommentHi Barb! So so lovely. Flowers have magical powers to me, The combination of reds and yellow tones is so fresh and cheerful. Miss C is adorable. I can imagine how much fun it was to help with a gardening project:)
View CommentHappy Spring To YOU!! Bright and cheerful are the words that come to mind looking at your welcoming porch. You/Hubby did a lot of work and it must look amazing to see driving by your beautiful brick home. The pops of colors make me smile!
View Commentxo Kathysue
Your porch is just stunning and I love that wreath. Little Miss C is so cute I could just kiss her face off, LOL. I have HB pressure too and I it is weird since I eat such a health y diet and exercise 6 days a week. They have it under control but I worry about it at times. Take care of yourself!!!
Cynthia
View CommentHello Barbara, Your porch looks wonderful! I am just beginning – I spent all day shopping yesterday and am running behind! 🙂
View CommentSo delighted to join you all – I do appreciate you hosting,
Kathy
Thanks for sharing. All so lovely & “springy”
Take care of yourself re your BP
View CommentYour porch looks wonderful, Barb. Hubby is a keeper for sure. Take care of yourself, will be praying for you. ♥
View CommentBarb,
View CommentYou porch is absolutely beautiful!!! I am so ready to deck mine out for warmer weather, but I usually wait until the majority of the pollen has passed…mid-May. I love your use of color…Hello Spring!!! You have the magic touch, friend! ~Christy
It looks so cheery and welcoming Barb! Love all the pops of red and I’m so sorry to hear of all your trips to the ER lately 🙁 Hoping your hand heals fast, thanks so much for including me on the tour again!
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