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Front Porch Days

This visit to the lake hasn't been as hot as normal for mid-August, so we've been able to sit on the front porch quite a bit.  I recently found this nice table at Rite-Aid for $30.00.  It's just perfect for the porch.
I'd love to find a couple more like this for the home in the mountains.  We need at least 2 more of these.  It's extremely sturdy, especially for the price!

You can see I visited the Dollar General.  Bought this little stacked wire pumpkin decorated for Fall for $7.00.  


I thought it was so cute!

Miss Duckie has had a little face lift.  She used to be all brown, with blue and mauve hearts and letters saying "Welcome Friends".  She looked rather country.
BEFORE

The aqua paint fairy got hold of her, painted her all up, and gave her a new look!
See those ruby red lips!  Look at those long lashes!!

AFTER

 She's all ready to welcome guests.  She even has a new design on her body!  
I used a stencil, then free-handed the flower stems.


 Her back other side is different.  
I didn't keep my numbers straight.  The "No." is free handed.


View looking out the front door.
Come on in, and I'll get you a glass of sweet tea, filled with lots of ice!

 Sharing:
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Junk Party @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal



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  1. Kalyan PanjaAugust 25, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    simply beautiful...lovely

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 25, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Fabulous Kathy! I love the table for just $30, and your porch is beautiful, I sure would love to go visit you for some ice tea! Have a lovely Sunday.
    FABBY

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Love your porch and the new table is perfect. Hugs, marty

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  4. JanAugust 25, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    How lovely that you have a lake home and a home in the mountains.

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  5. Blondie's JournalAugust 25, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Your porch looks fantastic...I love the table and that swing looks like the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon! Your duckie turned out cute!! I think you paint really well free hand!

    XO,
    Jane

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