Porch -- Portal --Lanai

No matter where you live, a bit of porch is perfect all year long.  Especially perfect in the summertime, or when you want to sit out and watch it rain or snow.  For many years our porch wasn't covered, it was simply rocks/bricks/grass and a table with an umbrella.  We did build this portal several years ago, and have enjoyed it so much. 

We put in the lights around the top about 3 years ago, and they make it bright and fun. 

Here is a long porch view.

Simple globe Christmas Lights, stapled to the top of the beams.

We have several of these firepots.  Love their ambiance.  I love to watch the sunset from the porch.  Just a hint of blue/pink peaking through from the last of the sunset.

As with any appliance that uses fire -- please keep away from kids/animals, and use safely.

Summertime dreaming.  How are you getting your porch/portal/lanai ready?

Outdoor Porch Updates - Lights - Curtains - Doors

It is that time of year again, where everyone is thinking of updating their outdoor space.  Even if you just have a small patio, or just your front door where you enter and exit, a small update can make you smile.

This is our large portal (southwest and all).  It has globe lights, and curtains.  The curtains are just Wallyworld cotton curtains, we got about 4 years out of them, and last year took them down.  I am undecided if I will put them back up or not. 

This is a view of our large portal/porch.  I love the all beige uniform color.  Since it is an old house 1947, it has 2 different back doors.  Instead of replacing them, serious cost, I painted them to match the stucco.  They kind of disappear.  I remember the work in painting them, now about that black door I want.  Do I really want to commit to painting?  Yes, I do!  Now for some warm weather without the 50 mile an hour winds.

Before blue doors.

After tan/beige doors

A fan to blow in the breeze is nice too.

 

 

Think candles, chairs, fans, do something for yourself this weekend.  Enjoy.