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Come In and Sit a While

I don't think I have shared the front screened porch at the lake home.  We haven't purchased any new outdoor furniture, just making do with what we have. We had a swing hung when the porch was built, and that's my favorite spot.  The swing was built locally.





I like the cup holders made into the arms of the swing.
These are just regular stacking chairs.

This is an old coffee table I painted white and decorated with recent yard sale finds.  That's a lazy susan underneath the table.  I need to sand and repaint it and use it inside.






Nothing fancy, just a place to relax, have a cool drink, and look at the lake. 

Come back anytime, and sit for a while!! 

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Show and Tell at My Romantic Home
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Comments

  1. What a perfect place to sit and enjoy the cool breezes at the lake. Have a great weekend. :)
    Babs

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  2. Number one....it's great to have a lake house and Number Two....you have a lovely porch on which to relax. I love a porch swing and would probably be napping there.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. Oh it looks like such a comfortable place to sit and relax. I would love it and the view of the lake would be the icing. Hugs, Marty

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  4. I just love the name of your blog!
    You've created a beautiful place to spend the day or evening so cozy.
    hugs Rosemary...

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  5. I think your porch is a very pretty place to sit and relax with a nice magazine and a tall glass of iced tea. I would love to have a swing on my back porch. We had one when I was a child and I loved to sit and swing in it with my doll. Hope you have a nice day enjoying your porch and the lake.----------- Shannon

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  6. Love the porch swing. I've always wanted one of those. What a great place to relax and feel the peace.

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  7. I adore porch swings! We used to have two in our past home and I used to swing for a warm afternoon nap with one of our small daughters in my lap! With the beautiful lake view, the icing on the cake!! Enjoy the weekend.
    FABBY

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  8. I love the coffee table. I've seen those before made like that and the white just brings it to life!

    The swing is great. They always put me to sleep! Enjoy!
    Hugs,
    LaDonna

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  9. Looks like a wonderful spot to enjoy! Now I would be in that swing. Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  10. I Love porch swings and I think you have a really wonderful outdoor space for relaxing.

    Thanks so much for stopping by and entering my giveaway! I wish you the best of luck. Have a wonderful night!

    (hugs)
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  11. I love a porch swing! Sadly, no place for one at my house.:-( Looks like a cool and comfy place to enjoy some iced tea! Happy Sunday!...hugs...Debbie

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  12. Love the relaxed, welcoming look of your porch. I can feel the lake breeze just looking at it. Ann

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  13. A porch swing is just the best of two worlds.

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  14. Look at the lake? I am so jealous. Looks like a wonderful place to enjoy a sit down and some iced tea.

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