Wednesday, May 19, 2010


Oh So Shabby Front Porch!
Hello! Welcome to my sweet wicker white front porch!
 Lets take a break and chat a while....

I was lucky enough to find this darling wicker set for free at our local church thrift store.
Imagine my excitement!!!
 I was so excited I wacked my head on the car several times while loading it, I had to make two trips the pieces were really large!

So nice to have a spot outside to relax, wiggle my toes and listen to the little birds....

Oh summer is almost here! I am ready for lemonade and a dip in the pool!
Thank you for stopping by for a little chat on my front porch.
Enjoy more Whites at http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/.
Hugs,
Olivia
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38 comments:

  1. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 19, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Good morning Olivia,
    I would love to sit on your white porch and sip lemonade with you; very cozy and lovely! Have yourself a beautiful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  2. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseMay 19, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Good Morning Olivia! Your porch looks wonderful, and how lucky you were to get that gorgeous wicker for nothing! Love how you have it all set up, it's so romantic and inviting. Just perfect to sit and relax!

    Have a lovely day today! Warmest always, Brenda

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  3. DebbiedoosMay 19, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    I would love to sit out there and chat with you....so very charming. I could only imagine your excitement when you went thrifting and scored! Have a wonderful day Olivia.

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  4. MaggieMay 19, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Olivia you are one lucky lady to have found this beautiful furniture and what a price!
    A perfect place to sit and enjoy afternoon tea, sigh!
    Maggie

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  5. MellyMay 19, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    oh wow!! What a beautiful white wicker set and it looks so good on your porch, such a lovely place to unwind and wiggle your toes..hehe..have a super sweet day!
    Melly:)

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  6. Tallulah's Antique ClosetMay 19, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Goodmorning Oliva, That is a great find of wicker furniture! And you set up the poarch so lovely. What a great job! Have a good day...Julian

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  7. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaMay 19, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Score BIG time girl..love it...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  8. Amanda at 32˙NorthMay 19, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Hi Olivia,

    Well, the price was certainly right on that set - what a find! I agree, it's so nice to sit and listen to the birds, and even a nice place to sit and watch a summer rain.

    Amanda

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  9. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingMay 19, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Your home is so sweet and inviting!! I am ready to stop by and sit for a visit on the porch!!

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  10. Rebecca NelsonMay 19, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    What a fabulous find and for FREE!

    Feel like I just had a visit to your beautiful porch!

    xoRebecca

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  11. ConnieMay 19, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Darling, darling, GORGEOUS!! I want that kind of front porch, sugar!
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  12. VictoriaMay 19, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Yay...gorgeous..what a beautiful storybook picture..enchanting beauty! I LOOOOVe the tall tea pot...awesome! I love it!! Beautiful post!
    Happy WW!
    Kiki~

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  13. CrystalMay 19, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    What an inviting space! It looks really great!

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  14. VictoriaMay 19, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Your porch is gorgeous! I can't believe you got that set for free, what an amazing find!!!

    Happy WW:)

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  15. BiljanaMay 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Thanks you, your porch is absolutely wonderful:)

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  16. JessaMay 19, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful, what a great find!

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  17. Ann @ makethebestofthingsMay 19, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    What a beautiful relaxing spot. Just looking at your pictures gave me a bit of a nice break. Thank you!

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  18. The Charm of HomeMay 19, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Your porch is beautiful! I love the teapot and the lace tablecloths!

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  19. afistfullofweeds*May 19, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    FREE is ALWAYS the BEST!!!!

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  20. Crystal EscobarMay 19, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Hey Olivia, I'm just lovin your blog. Everything is sooooo cute!!!
    I followed you over here from Chani's blog. I'm now your newest follower :) Have a great day!

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  21. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsMay 19, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful porch! I adore wicker. Would love to sip some iced tea with you!!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  22. UnknownMay 19, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Olivia! Thanks so much for stopping by! What a great find your wicker set was. There's nothing that makes me happier than those fun freebie finds.

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  23. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesMay 19, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    What a great find...and free at that! The lemonade on the porch sounds lovely, too. Have a great evening!

    Jillian
    Bella Rosa Antiques

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  24. UnknownMay 19, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Olivia, Thank you for visiting my blog. I see that you are a Pink Girl extraordinaire! What a lovely home so imaginatively decorated. Lots of ideas to be found here! Just beautiful! Elizabeth

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  25. LoriMay 20, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    oh, what a gorgeous porch!!! your wicker was free you say...how fabulous is that...thanks for sharing!!!

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  26. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsMay 20, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Olivia ~
    I love your front porch ~ What a wonderful find with your wicker !!
    There is something so inviting about a front porch ~
    xoxo
    Lori

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  27. www.MaisonStGermain.comMay 20, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    Hi Olivia! Your wicker set is great and looks very cozy:) Thank you for your nice comments on my blog. I just became a follower of yours - love it!
    ~Debra
    Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

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  28. AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Olivia ~
    Wow...lucky for you...great find! It looks beautiful on your porch!! ~ Jo

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  29. Bring Pretty BackMay 20, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Olivia! HOW LUCKY ARE YOU! I love this wicker set! I wish I was having my coffee this morning on it!
    Thak you so much for visiting my blog! "Paint it pink and put some sparkle on it" That is so dang cute!
    Love your blog , love your style . so sososoosos pretty!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  30. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveMay 20, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Olivia!

    Oh what an amazing find in this set of wicker!! It looks absolutely gorgeous all set up on your porch. Love all your pretty details! Oh, I am your newest follower!

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  31. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageMay 20, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    SO Lucky! It all looks so heavenly~ Just add a sunny day and some lemonade :)

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  32. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 20, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Olivia,

    Now that is one heck of a deal for free!! I would have loaded those babies up so fast for fear that they would have changed their minds!!

    I adore your front porch!! So inviting! i feel like just sitting a spell for a cop of tea!

    I wish I had a front porch like that.I do have wicker in the back . i will have to post pics as soon as i can plant my annuals...hopefully this Saturday!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  33. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 20, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Ooh, I do love wicker and yours looks wonderful on the porch. What a deal you got...Free! Thanks for your visit and for entering my giveaway.
    Take care,
    Sherry

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  34. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageMay 20, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Hi Olivia ~ Thanks for the fun comments ~ I think I just need to rent one of those PODS and be done with it :) Anyway, In the "French" issue FBV is on pg. 30 ~ just a blurb really ~ but I'll take whatever I can get. I am so diggin' your laundry room. I wouldn't even mind fluffing & folding in there:)

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  35. CharoMay 20, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    So beautiful and cozy! Love it.

    Hugs
    Charo

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  36. UnknownMay 20, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Hello Olivia,
    Your front porch is beautiful. What a great find! I love wicker and can seem to never get enough of it for the garden.

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  37. The Polka Dot ClosetMay 20, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    olivia, I looove your porch! I am worried about the church making any money, their prices are to low ha!

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  38. Natasha in OzMay 21, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Did you say Free? WOW! You have got a good eye my friend! What a fabulous porch area you have created with your amazing find. I love it!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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Hello Friend! Thank you so much for stopping by! I love to hear your thoughts! Hugs, Olivia