Beaux R'eves

Sunday, April 29, 2012

New Additions to the Front Porch

In my last post I had made some changes to Spring Up the Front Porch.  I was getting ready for the big party that we hosted for the launch of Mr. Beaux's new company.  I wanted to show you the finished porch all ready to welcome our guests.  

Here are the wreaths I showed you last week.  

Remember my Lanterns from Christmas?  See Here  They have made another appearance but this time I've placed a Terra cotta pot inside that I painted lime green and turquoise and topped it off with a Daisy Ball that I bought at Home Goods.  
Here is the other one flanking the left side of the entry way.  
I wanted to keep it simple
 because of all of the detail on the wreaths.  
I haven't put my welcome mat back on the porch I see... 
I was hosing it down before the party.
  Along with cleaning the windows (ALL of them), 
and power washing the deck and flagstone patio.  
Don't worry though I had a lot of help. 
 Isn't hard work a lot more fun
 when you have good friends to help out?  
I'm really excited about my new bench!!!  
I have wanted one for this spot for a long time.
  A party is a great excuse to get your house all ready 
and add those finishing touches.  
I bought the bench at Nebraska Furniture Mart after visiting our local seasonal patio store. 
 The prices were outrageous!  
This bench is all aluminum and will never rust. 
 The center pillow with the butterfly I bought along with the bench.  The colors were PERFECT for the wreaths that I had already made.  The other pillows I made with fabric bought at JoAnn's.  Did you know that they even make outdoor pillow INSERTS?  I was lucky because the fabric and inserts were half off.  Doesn't it seem like they are always having a half off sale?  
OK, BEFORE picture.
And AFTER!!! 
 What do you think?  

Until Next Time,
Beaux R'eves
XO Cindy
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Nellie's Cozy Place said...

Love love love your new bench, and all the pillows. Really looks nice there, and so nice it is made of aluminum so no rusting, now that is hard to find! Everything looks very inviting!
Blessing for a lovely Party hon,
Nellie

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

WONDERFUL!!

Love it!!!

Very well done!

Cristina Garay said...

Your front porch is lovely but now with the new additions is perfect! I love it!

Maureen Wyatt said...

Cindy, the entry is so fresh and lively with all the colour you have added! I can't decide if I'm more in love with the daisy pots in the lanterns or the pretty pillows on the bench! ~ Maureen

grosir baju muslim said...

Thank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!

Elaine said...

What a beautiful transformation! Your porch is so welcoming now. I love LOVE those pillows!

Liz said...

I love your front porch! Really beautiful! Liz

Michele said...

Your porch looks very inviting and welcoming.Good job.

Jennelise said...

Beautiful! I love the bench and the urn!
Jennelise

Abby said...

It looks so much more welcoming, I love the bench! The bright colors really are quite attractive

Noble Vintage said...

Looks fantastic! I had to come say hi from Linda's party- I saw one of your pillows- it's just like some we have on our deck! :) (the pillow on the left of your bench) I love it- such great colors! The fabric I got wasn't from Joann's though. Your entry is so inviting. Lovely.

Robin said...

Looks great, love the brigh spring colors. I want that bench!!! Nebraska is just a bit too far from me (Florida!) and thanks for the information about the outdoor pillow inserts at Joann's!

Robin
Robin Flies South

Unknown said...

I think you have a very welcoming and pretty front porch. I love the pillows and have the stripe fabric on the right, but the other two are so pretty and coordinate so well.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Great bench and pillows to add to the front of your house.

Olive said...

The lanterns say fun and so do the spiral shrubs. really splendid all, olive

Lynn Wood said...

I love those colorful terra cotta pots! What a great idea. I'm just getting ready to decorate my new front porch and that's one idea I may have to borrow!

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Hi Cindy,

Your front porch is gorgeous! I love the bench with the pillows too.

Dee

dee dee said...

Great job Cindy! Very inviting!
dee dee

chateau chic said...

Your entryway is beautiful. So welcoming for all your guests. Congrats to your husband!
Mary Alice

Babs said...

Your front entry is so pretty! I love the huge lanterns and the seating area is so inviting with the bench and blue pillows.

Debbie said...

It looks wonderful to me! I love the pop of pattern, especially in those spring colors.

Angie said...

I love those cute pillows on your bench!! Angie

Suzy said...

What a difference! I love the colors that you used. You're right about a bench being perfect in that spot!

Alison @ The Polohouse said...

Hi Cindy!

Thanks so much for linking up to the Favorites on the First party! Your home and your new additions are fabulous.

Love that new bench and your pillows.Thanks for telling us that there are outdoor pillow inserts. I did not know that! Good info!

Hope you enjoy your upcoming party with your husband's colleagues. I know they will enjoy your beautiful entry areas!

xox
Alison

Stacey said...

Great makeover - I really like the pillows~
I would love if you would stop by my linky party to link this up!
I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

Ivy and Elephants said...

Cindy you always amaze me. I love what you did with those lanterns. That was brilliant. I know what I am doing today. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful post. I would love it if you could share this wonderful post at our WIW linky party. I hope you can join us.

Paula
Ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

Kelly said...

Cindy, I came over from BNOTP. I love the little pathway and the bench. Your front door/yard look so welcoming. I bet all of the guests at your party had a great time!

Ricki Treleaven said...

What an inviting entry! I love everything you've done.

I am linking from The Polo House!
~Ricki Jill

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Such a beautiful entry and your touches are wonderful! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

Linda @ it all started with paint said...

I just adore your new bench. And the fabric on the pillows is perfect (goes so well with your painted terracotta pots too!).

:)

Linda
www.itallstartedwithpaint.com

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