Whispering Pines Homestead

Mountain Farmhouse front porch

Welcome to my front porch! 

We spruced things up a little earlier this year and have been enjoying the beautiful weather here in the mountains.

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I decided to add some hanging ferns this year after going without for several years. I love the soft look and am really enjoying having them here again.

If you remember last year, we had a termite issue in the wood rockers here so I literally burned them and moved the iron settee out here.

I made the back pillow covers from a vintage sari, and the bottom seat cushions I covered with an outdoor floral fabric I bought years ago. I made all the throw pillows as well.

Of course the vintage sign that hung on the old garage here is still a favorite in this spot. I made the wreath years ago out of our grapevines. 

We’ve had to fight the pollen, but my weapon is just using a blower to clean everything off. It’s definitely better than trying to sweep anything.

 

It’s beautiful at night as well, as we saw our first “lightening bugs” this weekend.  I hear that city people call them fireflies😀

It’s all a huge amount of work, but we sure do enjoy these beautiful mountain summers and are looking forward to a lot of porch sitting😊

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15 Comments

  1. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
    May 20, 2019 / 11:07 pm

    Absolutely stunning!! Love it!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

    • Anita Diaz
      May 20, 2019 / 11:57 pm

      Thank you so much Debbie!! We've worked hard doing it all ourselves:-)

  2. Pat M.
    May 21, 2019 / 3:25 pm

    They will always be "lightening bugs" to me. Your porch is beautiful and inviting, as usual.

    • Anita Diaz
      May 25, 2019 / 3:36 am

      Exactly!! Thank you:-)

  3. MaeBelleMary
    May 21, 2019 / 4:08 pm

    What a beautiful setting. Love your color choices!

  4. MaeBelleMary
    May 21, 2019 / 4:08 pm

    What a beautiful setting! Love your color choices.

    • Anita Diaz
      May 25, 2019 / 3:36 am

      Thank you so much!!

  5. Carolyn
    May 21, 2019 / 7:40 pm

    I don't think I would ever get anything accomplished above sitting on this lovely porch and soaking up God's beautiful world! So peaceful and restful and I do like ferns on my porch even though they block the view in spots. I just move the rocker!

    • Anita Diaz
      May 25, 2019 / 3:36 am

      Thanks Carolyn!! I'm loving them again for sure!

  6. Pinky at Designs by Pinky
    May 22, 2019 / 2:36 am

    Oh Anita, I have such "porch envy"!!! LOL. I so miss my porch. I love all the beautiful pillows you made! It all looks fabulous! Happy Spring!

    • Anita Diaz
      May 25, 2019 / 3:35 am

      Thanks so much Pinky!!

  7. Lisa
    May 22, 2019 / 1:29 pm

    Incredibly beautiful !!! So very peaceful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Anita Diaz
      May 25, 2019 / 3:35 am

      Thanks so much Lisa!!

  8. Joy at 'A Joyous Celebration'
    May 24, 2019 / 7:03 pm

    I enjoy your blog, photos, beautiful home and landscape so much. Thanks for always sharing. My only complaint is that I would like a daily peak! 🙂 I so love your place!

    • Anita Diaz
      May 25, 2019 / 3:35 am

      Thanks so much! Be sure to follow on instagram for the daily peeks and behind the scenes:-)