June 22, 2013

My Courtyard Porch - My New Favourite Thing

I am joining Claudia today for her party at  Mockingbird Hill Cottage with my new favourite thing...My Courtyard Porch.  Okay, first off...courtyard is a little grandiose but I've always wanted a courtyard so I'm sticking to it.  It's actually the bricked square at the end of my driveway but it is fenced in sooooo.

Here's what it looked like yesterday morning.



Sad, peeling, barren.  Not exactly the stuff of dreams.  But this is what it looks like now..





What do you think?  I love it!  I want to sit here in the morning with my coffee and in the evening with a cocktail while I tend to the BBQ.  And I'm not done yet.  I need a little sign here, maybe a rug, definitely a cushion for the silver chair and some "patio lanterns" (my favourite Kim Mitchell song).

Have a seat,  I'll be right out with our margaritas!

Julie
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  1. 20 North OraJune 23, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Julie - what a dramatic change. Looks like a very relaxing place to sit and visit, great job!

    Judy

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Thanks Judy - we are going to enjoy it. Shady in the morning..sunny in the afternoon. J

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  2. ChyJune 23, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Very nice! A quick change with a big impact. Enjoy!

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Welcome to my blog. Amazing what a little paint can do! J

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  3. Primitive StarsJune 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Oh Ya, I will join you,:) so so cozy, looks very inviting......great job, Happy Summer, Francine.

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Wish you were here Francine...the margaritas are in the freezer ;) J

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  4. ClaudiaJune 23, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a wonderful transformation, Julie! Bravo! It looks so welcoming and will be the perfect spot to rest and have a cool drink.

    Thanks so much for joining in this week.

    xo
    Claudia

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      Thanks Claudia. Your party is my favourite! J

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  5. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com June 23, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    VERY nice makeover! :)

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      Thanks Debra. I find painting very Zen-like. J

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  6. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestJune 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    What a sweet little space! I would enjoy drinking my coffee there too :-)

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  7. The Sandy Side of LifeJune 23, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Amazing Julie! YOu are a wonder with paint and your design style!Perfect little spot for relaxing.

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

      Thanks Sandy - you'll see it on Tuesday at your party. I finally got my bushes all trimmed and didn't cut any more extension cords ;) J

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  8. Crafty GardenerJune 23, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    What a fantastic transformation.

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  9. Wicked Faerie QueenJune 23, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Lovely, how about a cute little mat in front of the door and a pretty cushion would be nice too and probably help with a "Hot Seat" on that metal chair.

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      Hi Sue - thanks and you are sooo right. It gets very hot out there late afternoon. I definitely need a cushion. J

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  10. Kim@Snug HarborJune 23, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    You did a great job. I'm all in for the margaritas!

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    1. JulieJune 23, 2013 at 4:10 PM

      Thanks Kim - wish you were here...I'd be pouring your drink right now! J

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