Life is Better on the Porch

 Summer...
it's finally arrived! 

 You may know by now that I am not crazy about this set of quarters but one thing I am very thankful for is our screened in porch. 
I was inspired by orange this season and, though the furniture placement is not too different from last summer,  I am happy with the little changes! 

These pillows are from Crate and Barrel and run about $30 for the covers and inserts...add monograms...and voila...they are priceless!

The orange throws are also from Crate and Barrel.

I switched out our white rocking chairs for this sturdier set.
There's a little "candelier" from Hobby Lobby that holds a tea light hanging in this lantern etched with a Big Red One insignia.

The buffalo plaid table cloth in navy is from Williams-Sonoma and the orange  container is from Home Goods. 

 I love the bistro lights we added this year. They are set on a timer to come on every evening at Happy Hour!

Here's a panoramic view of the little L shaped porch at our quarters...we pack a lot onto it and we love it!

Even the patio is in on the orange action...I can not resist a terra cotta pot of red geraniums but I went with orange zinnias and dahlias this summer.  
I'm happily out of my comfort zone!

Our girl, never far from the action...

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With Gratitude,

Shand 

Independence Day

 Our Quarters One on a sunny day!

Happy Independence Day! 

I wanted to come up on the net to say hello and wish you and your family a safe and happy day of celebration. I've said this before...I love today because it's a day when we are all on the same team...

America's team!

All of our kids are back on U.S. soil, thank goodness, and most of them are home with us. It's a rainy day in our part of the country but that won't stop us from celebrating.

Our fare today is...Carolina barbecue, baked beans, squash casserole, watermelon, chips, ice cream sandwiches, and assorted beverages.  

Too easy.

Since most of our day will probably be spent on the porch here are a few photos to share. Like last year, I've gone with the red, blue, and apple green color scheme. I tied the porch in with the patio with new lounge cushions. 

We added a cozy table to our porch this year,  I think we eat out here every night! This is just a fold out table from Target covered with a table cloth made with a drop cloth. 

   

I love this, my newest chandelier, that came from La Bella Luce before she closed up her shop.

 

We ended up rearranging the porch during this photo shoot, I think I like this new layout better.

A little time to relax before the festivities begin.

Hope you have a day you enjoy with people you love. 
Remember those who have sacrificed dearly so that we may celebrate, and continue to celebrate, these free United States.

'Til Next Time!
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