Friday, April 16, 2010

~happy friday & a little inspiration~

hello there friends!


it's Friday....:)



it's so wonderful to start dreaming of summertime...


thought I'd share some dreamy pics
with you....in case you're looking for ideas
or for just dreaming...of that wrap around porch....


I really love the color of this painted deck

isn't this farm table wonderful?
me needs to find one....
hello craigslist~?


have a fabulous
weekend!



xoxo,



Shellagh


{all pics are from Country Home except the last which is from Country Living}
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52 comments:

  1. Little Emma English HomeApril 16, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Hi Shellagh, I really can imagine to sit under a porch like that and reading a good book....Summer is delightful!!

    Happy weekend, my dear!!
    Zaira

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  2. TriciaApril 16, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Happy Friday and weekend to you Shellagh! Thanks for sharing the lovely images...you know they're right up my alley.
    Hugs~
    T

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  3. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 16, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful ~ I love the collection of "A"s. Great idea!!

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  4. aimeeApril 16, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    what a sweet time it would be to just relax there. have a great weekend.
    blessings,
    aimee

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  5. Janet- OPEN MARKET STYLEApril 16, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING GREAT PHOTOS & IDEAS WE ARE GETTING READY TO PUT IN A BRICK FRONT PORCH WITH VINTAGE ROUND COLUMNS SO I AM LOOKING FOR GREAT IDEAS !!
    LOVE YOUR BLOG !!!!
    WARMLY
    JANET

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  6. Anne LorysApril 16, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful!
    Right now, I'm just dreaming of the weekend, although Summertime is a close second. :-)

    And speaking of, have a wonderful weekend!

    Anne

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  7. It's meApril 16, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    O shellagh....................what a beautiful places to be...............i love them all i can't choose...have a nice sunny sunny weekend my love...............hugs from me Ria

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  8. UnknownApril 16, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    WOW! Wonderful photos and can't wait for a day on the porch! smiles.

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  9. Recaptured CharmApril 16, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    auughh! My KINGDOM for a wrap around porch!! Maybe I'll have one someday!
    Have a great weekend Shellagh !!

    Lisa

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  10. ShabbychicdivaApril 16, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    This is so beautiful. I wish I had a front porch like this, always been my dream..Winona

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  11. Privet and HollyApril 16, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    I do love porches SO! We once lived in a Victorian house and when we repainted this lovely "lady" we added sky blue to the front and back porch ceilings. We had a glider on the front porch and it was heavenly to sit out with a glass of something wonderful and watch the world go by. Thanks for the sweet memory and have a splendid weekend! xx P&H

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  12. Susie~From My Home To YoursApril 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Oh yes...I'm dreaming....dreaming...dreaming! Please don't wake me!

    Such lovely images...'specially that farm table. Now if you find one on Craigslist...I'm coming to WA for a visit!

    Enjoy your weekend.
    Blessings always,
    Susie

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  13. KarenApril 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Oh . . . sigh . . . these porches are just wonderful. Don't they make you want to just . . . be? I love the color too - and GOOD LUCK finding a gorgeous old table like that on Craigslist! Let me know if you - I'll just die! We could never find something that yummy out here in California. Now maybe one that just needs a little distressing . . . that is a possibility.
    Loved this post.
    Have a great weekend! Karen

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  14. JenniferApril 16, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    you know the song "take me away" well this is it... I love these pics, thanks, Jennifer jennsthreegraces

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  15. JuneApril 16, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Hi Shellagh, i have always loved that first picture you posted and it was the inspiration for my own porch when we got it done. It's funny however, because I love all the others you posted as well. Maybe I need a different porch on each side of my house.hehe.
    hugs

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  16. Cathy~Mille FleurApril 16, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Oh...I am soooo inspired! Gorgeous pics!

    Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
    Cathy

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  17. WhiteWhispers2uApril 16, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Awesome Farm Table, if you find one will you find two..... one for me and you!

    I am so excitited for Summer, flowers, gardens, farmers markets................

    Enjoy Your weekend! ~Cheers Kim

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  18. GwendolynKayApril 16, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I could be perfectly content with a ice tea on any of those lovely porches.
    Have a good weekend.
    Gwen

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  19. Home's Where My Heart IsApril 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    How absolutely gorgeous! I just love all the porch scenes but the second is my favorite. I would adore a porch living space like that.

    Thank you for sharing!!

    Have a wonderful weekend :)

    Erin

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  20. CrystalApril 16, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Happy Friday to you and nice pics! Makes me dream of sun, a breezy wind, and a good book! I love the architectural piece in the one pic.

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  21. ~*~ saskia ~*~April 16, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    These gorgeous pictures do make me daydream of Summer! Wishing you a sunny weekend!! xo

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  22. Shabby Vintage JunkApril 16, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Oh Shellagh THANK YOU for shoing the fram house table pic....That's EXACTLY what I was looking for....!!

    I'm off to a salvage yard today to see if I can find the 'ingredients'....!!

    Cheers,
    Tamarah :o)

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  23. di bianco e d'azzurroApril 16, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Hi Shellagh, how many beautiful place!!!
    Very relaxing and romantic!!!
    Wishing you a sunny weekend!!
    Annamaria

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  24. UnknownApril 16, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing the photos. I really like the farm table too. I recently posted my plans for our new patio and a farmhouse table of some kind is on my search list too.

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  25. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    I'g like to be sitting on a porch like that, sipping lemonade!

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  26. Sweet Old VintageApril 16, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Oh such lovely eye confiserie.... Have a lovely weekend. I tthink I may just tuck myself in one of these pics for the weekend.

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  27. ROSE VINE COTTAGEApril 16, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    So pretty, I love the old farm tables!! Have a great weekend (;
    Hugs~Kelly

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  28. Beach House LivingApril 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Agree, wonderful porch and farm table.

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  29. CarolynApril 16, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Pretty pics-can't wait to be able to use our veranda again.
    Have a good weekend,
    Carolyn

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  30. lori miller vintage design coApril 16, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    I love this post. Lazy summer days. Isn't that what we all long for.

    I agree with you 100% on the fabulous farm table - me needs to get one too!

    ~have a fun productive weekend.
    ~L~

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  31. TinaApril 16, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    These images are just gorgeous Shellagh, thank you for sharing:) I hope you have a wonderful weekend ~ Tina xx

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  32. GLENDA CHILDERSApril 17, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    Shellagh ~ Thanks for visiting my blog. I enjoyed these beautiful porch photos. Who doesn't dream of a wrap around porch. . .

    I love tables of all kinds.

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  33. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 4:00 AM

    Hi Shellagh! Oh looking at these images I would love to be sitted in a white porch, with a cup of tea and my fave magazines...maybe with that 2 adorable kittens sipping milk...sun shining, little breeeze...and just relax!
    Have a great week end!
    Mara

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  34. UnknownApril 17, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    Again me! I've put your button on my sidebar!
    Hugs!
    Mara

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  35. Faded PlainsApril 17, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    This is just what I needed...I have a wrap around porch and always have trouble decorating it...thanks for the inspiration Shellagh!

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  36. AnonymousApril 17, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures....Kathy

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  37. Pansy Cottage GirlApril 17, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    I think you are not only a lover of decorating but also kittens! Am I right? Very pretty post. I would love to have a wrap around porch but I have a deck that keeps me pretty happy! Have a great weekend.

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  38. Natasha in OzApril 17, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Hope you have had a great weekend so far. Thanks for sharing these happy Spring-time pictures...It has been rainy and cold here today so this has cheered me up immensely!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  39. nostalgia*galApril 18, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    Waking up having my coffee, your first picture makes me want to somehow morf myself into/onto that porch!
    Now to see what I missed this past week on your blog. As always one of my fav ways to wake up.
    Cheers, cindykay

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  40. UnknownApril 18, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :) T

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  41. Jodie (everything vintage)April 18, 2010 at 12:23 PM

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  42. Burlap LuxeApril 18, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Shellagh,
    You have to stop Killing us with these great photo's...I am going to go get the book and drool over all the inspirational looks I will be able to feed off of, the publisher should give you a kick back for all the GREAT promoting you have done for them pushing the sales of the book up I am sure of that :)

    I am getting the bug to do a little decorating to my home and a little more aged whites.

    I will be back soon:)

    Dore

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  43. Burlap LuxeApril 18, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Shellagh,
    You have to stop Killing us with these great photo's...I am going to go get the book and drool over all the inspirational looks I will be able to feed off of, the publisher should give you a kick back for all the GREAT promoting you have done for them pushing the sales of the book up I am sure of that :)

    I am getting the bug to do a little decorating to my home and a little more aged whites.

    I will be back soon:)

    Dore

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  44. DebApril 18, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful porches, love that chippy white farm table too!

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  45. My Cottage CharmApril 19, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    Shellagh,
    Girl you get more unsolicited projects than anyone I know! :) lol But you can't turn down free stuff right...especially when you need to hide a paving company! :-o
    I wanted to invite you over to my blog for my very FIRST giveaway..I'm so excited! :) I hope you can come over and give it a peek..you're welcome to tell your readers as well...the more the merrier! :)
    Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Blessings
    Melissa

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  46. BarbaraApril 19, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    I have the perfect dishes to serve on that marvelous farm table!
    What a lovely blog!

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  47. BeccaApril 19, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    Beautiful photos, and beautiful blog!

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  48. Anita DiazApril 19, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Love your blog!! So glad I found it! Now I'm off to look at all the beautiful ideas...

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  49. FlavianaApril 19, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Shellagh hi
    thank you for visiting me.. I wish I had known your blog before ..it is more than beautifu !And you are just..perfect!
    xxxx Flaviana

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  50. KateApril 19, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Hi Shellagh
    I am so delighted that you stopped by and now I can share in your beauty of a blog. Great stuff and lots of inspiration. Have a wonderful week!!

    Warm wishes
    Kate

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  51. Maple Ridge VintageApril 20, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    My husband made me a farm table from an old shabby door he found in one of our farm sheds and we had some old chippy table legs in there too. I painted it white...it turned out really nice, I love it. Happy Tuesday! Chris

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  52. NinaNovember 13, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    How absolutely gorgeous! I just love all the porch scenes but the second is my favorite. I would adore a porch living space like that. Thank you for sharing!! Have a wonderful weekend :) Erin

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