Our front porch is pretty sad looking. Bare actually. We have lived here for over 12 years, and in those 12 years I really haven't done anything to it. See??
Told ya! Well, I've been thinking that I need to dress it up a little bit. Make it a useable space. In order to use it, there needs to be a place to sit. So, I took this swing that I have had for years and put it on the front porch.
Then I went to TJ MAXX, have I mentioned I LOVE TJ Maxx and Marshalls, and found this cute little "bistro set." I am all about buying something at a discount. I don't pay full price for anything. If you don't shop at TJ Maxx and Marshalls you are really missing some bargains. Isn't this cute?
Well, I was on a roll. I decided the swing needed some pillows. So, I found these at Wal-Mart. I think it really dresses up the swing, don't you?
Wow! It's amazing what a difference a few items can make. Incidentally, I used bleach water to try to take the mildew off the concrete but I didn't have much luck. Does anybody have a sure fire way to clean the concrete? If you do, please share it with me.
I am still looking for a cushion for the swing, I'm thinking black and white, and I need a rug to put at the front door. I found a stand for my garden flag and set this out too.
I still have some work to do, but I sure think it looks a LOT better than it did. Keep checking back for the finishing touches. And, feel free to leave your comments/suggestions. I really enjoying hearing new ideas!
It is looking cute. I love the swing.
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It looks really nice. I love the Bistro set...and TJ MAXX too.
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Love the swing! We registered for a swing similar to that although I doubt people would spend that :)..
ReplyDeleteDarling! The bistro set makes me want to sit and sip some sweet tea. I have the same thing going on with our porch only with rockers. A front porch with chairs and a swing just says "summer" in the best way! And if you are having fun getting it all summered up, well that makes it even better!
ReplyDeleteIt's starting to look great! Hope you have many nice evenings enjoying your porch.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning!
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks so great! And you are definitely on the right track with the cleaning...perhaps you just didn't wait long enough. Mix up some bleach in a 5 gallon sprayer bottle with hot water and soak your porch. Let it sit about 20 minutes. Because concrete is porous...it traps dirt. Then take a coarse bristled push broom and really go at it! Finally, use a pressure washer and do a final rinse. That should make a big difference. You can also use the extra strength arm and hammer (I think it's called cat strength) to spot clean...basically make a paste, scrub, and rinse. Hope that helps!
Blessings,
Laura
Looks great! The reflection on your windows are awesome! That is a nice place to relax now and have a cup of tea or coffee! :) God bless.
ReplyDeleteLooks really cute. It just so happens that I brought a black and white striped cushion for my swing this week at Home Decorator (the catalog)most likely they have an online store also.
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