Wednesday, July 1, 2009

I've always wanted a front porch swing...

...and when we found our house in Kentucky I was thrilled to be greeted with a porch swing right next to the front door.
Just perfect...or at least after a good paint job and some pillows it would be just perfect.
I painted it black to match the shutters on my house and red pillows to match my geraniums... I luuuvvv red geraniums.
There is nothing better than swinging on the front porch with my fam and watching a Kentucky summer rainstorm... just perfect... seriously.

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19 comments:

  1. Debbie's GardenJuly 5, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    I agree, sitting and watching a rainstorm is a wonderful way to spend a day. The swing turned out beautiful.
    I was born in Kentucky, Muhlenberg County.

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  2. MelissaJuly 5, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    I love your porch swing on multiple levels! Avery and I miss it and hopefully will get to come swing on it in Sept. Love the paint job and love love the pillows!

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  3. shortmamaJuly 5, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Beautiful transformation!

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  4. That GirlJuly 5, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    I painted my swing black for the same reasons. I LOVE the pillows and never thought about doing that. gorgeous!

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  5. RootsAndWingsCoJuly 5, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I do believe that would be perfect! My FAVORITE place, in the world, to be is my Grandmother's front porch swing during a storm (rain, snow, or thunder makes no difference)! Heaven. It's my "Happy Place". Lucky you, that you have your own!

    Rebecca

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  6. Jill@Barnes YardJuly 5, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    So. Jealous.
    Love it!!! Those are my colors!
    -Jill

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  7. JaimeeJuly 5, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    That is beautiful! I just love it! Someday I will have a front porch...

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  8. debbielee93July 5, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    oh, I am hoping that I will get my front porch screened in soon!

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  9. Jeanne BeeJuly 6, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Kathryn, You never cease to amaze me! That swing couldn't look prettier. You have a good eye.

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  10. AmberJuly 6, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    So cute! Amazing what some black paint and fun pillows can do to add character! I love porch swings too. We had one in college and we would sit out there all the time. I wish we had one now!

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  11. KelliJuly 6, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I'm relaxed just thinking about swinging on the porch. I love those pillows.

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  12. MandyJuly 7, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I'm in Kentucky. What part of KY are you in?

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  13. Beth- the mama beeJuly 7, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    I haven't had a porch swing since i was little. last house I went with 2 rockers on the front porch. Next time, I'm going back with the swing. Good remake. love the transformation.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 7, 2009 at 10:40 PM

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  15. Kathryn-nannygoatJuly 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Mandy, I live in Crestwood (by Louisville). What about you?

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  16. UnknownJuly 23, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    I love the swing!! The pillows totally make it pop! If only I had a wrap around porch.

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  17. NicoleNovember 16, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Does it hit the house? I have one that I'm about to paint and was going to hang it sideways, but I LOVE your facing out!

    My husband is going to hate that I found your blog! You should see my project list!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2010 at 6:50 AM

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    Joan Stepsen
    Hi tech gadgets

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    May I ask where you found the black/white fabric for the pillows. I have looked far and wide for this type fabric to make a duvet cover for my daughter's comforter. Please email me @ haggermaker4@yahoo.com and let me know, if you will :) Thanks!
    ~~Tona Haggermaker

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