Back porch living…

One place I really enjoy during the summer is our back porch. I really didn’t change much from last year but it was sure nice to get it pressure washed and everything clean and back in its place. 

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It’s such a nice, cool spot to enjoy a glass of iced raspberry-lemonade tea.

I did make a couple of Mason jar lanterns to hang up. 

I also had to make another pillow for the back of the iron settee as “Super Dog” had ripped up the other one. 

My mom cut some beautiful Mountain Laurel blooms for the table.

I’m not sure which I love most — the morning sun here…

…or the afternoon sun. 

Any time of day it’s such a wonderful place to be and I thank God that I can share it with my wonderful husband and children:-)

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26 Comments

  1. deb
    May 30, 2014 / 1:27 pm

    Beautiful…

    • Anita Diaz
      May 30, 2014 / 2:34 pm

      Thanks Deb:-)

  2. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things
    May 30, 2014 / 1:41 pm

    Your back porch is beautiful. I would love t hang out there!

    • Anita Diaz
      May 30, 2014 / 2:35 pm

      Thank you Penny! Hopefully we can get together this summer:-)

    • Unknown
      May 31, 2014 / 1:55 am

      very pretty, cozy and homey back porch….look like a place to go for relaxing with family and friends… great job you did….

    • Unknown
      May 31, 2014 / 1:57 am

      looks very pretty, cozy and homey great for relaxing with family and friends..great job…thanks for posting…

  3. Pamela Gordon
    May 30, 2014 / 1:52 pm

    I love your porch decor Anita. It looks so cozy and comfortable. I know you and the family will enjoy many hours there this summer. Have a beautiful weekend. Pam

    • Anita Diaz
      May 30, 2014 / 2:36 pm

      Thanks Pamela!

  4. sandra
    May 30, 2014 / 3:11 pm

    Just beautiful and inviting!! Since I moved into a very small condo, we don't have any out door space. I sure miss a porch!! Enjoy your tea and rock on for me!!

  5. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR
    May 30, 2014 / 3:32 pm

    Anita, your porch looks so pretty! I could imagine sitting there for hours enjoying tea and some great magazines!

  6. Preppy Empty Nester
    May 30, 2014 / 6:10 pm

    Hi Anita… One of my favorite readers, Susie H, sent me over to read your post "17 ways to make a centerpiece from a box." In the process, I have been perusing your blog and love it!!! So glad I found you! I am your newest follower!

  7. Unknown
    May 30, 2014 / 6:43 pm

    I have always admired your porches Anita.mAlwa5s so beautiful and inviting.

  8. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting
    May 30, 2014 / 9:05 pm

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

  9. Mari
    May 30, 2014 / 9:27 pm

    What a beautiful spot to sit and relax, and read a good book have friends over and just have a great time 😉
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend 😉

    Smiles~
    Mari

  10. White Lace and Promises
    May 31, 2014 / 12:07 am

    What a pretty combinations of colors and so cozy and inviting. Is that a pink rocker? I want it! I could sit for hours here with a good book.

  11. Sarah
    May 31, 2014 / 2:21 am

    Your porch looks like a charming place to spend the summer.

  12. Alycia Nichols
    June 2, 2014 / 9:49 pm

    How wonderful to have a covered porch! I would give all of my riches (ha!) for one! Having the deck exposed as it is just makes life more difficult than it has to be: dragging things in when inclimate weather is predicted, using unheard of amounts of sunscreen, dodging bird poop…not to mention the denial of additional decorating options! Your porch is beautiful, and I know you must truly enjoy and appreciate it every day!

    Thanks for sharing, and gotta say…LOVE the pink!!!

  13. Sara
    June 3, 2014 / 2:12 am

    I could live on your porches.

  14. Pat
    June 3, 2014 / 2:36 am

    Anita,
    I can almost feel the gentle breezes blowing across your porch, dear one.
    My favorite would be the afternoon sun spot.
    Fondly,
    Pat

  15. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life
    June 3, 2014 / 3:15 pm

    Your porch is fabulous. It is definitely where I would be living. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.

  16. Terri
    June 3, 2014 / 6:03 pm

    What a beautiful and peaceful place to have!!! Porches are my favorite room of allllll!!!!!! 🙂

  17. Terri
    June 3, 2014 / 6:04 pm

    Oh sooooo gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing….. Porches….. my fav room of all!!!!

  18. the cape on the corner
    June 3, 2014 / 6:54 pm

    what an inviting and relaxing space!

  19. Shelia
    June 3, 2014 / 7:08 pm

    It's so beautiful, Anita! Hope you are doing well, Most Beautiful One!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia

  20. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home
    June 4, 2014 / 1:41 am

    Such a nice porch! Love all the pops of color. Me too, had to wait a while for all the pollen to fall so I could wash the porch down and get it set up for us to enjoy. One of our favorite spots Spring through Fall…love the porch!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

  21. AndeM1
    June 15, 2014 / 12:20 am

    Anita…..I can't imagine you ever leaving this beautiful porch! How lovely!