Everyone must now be aware that our little town of 2000 homes had the granddaddy of all yard sales. 200 participating homes were enough for every treasure hunter to find something to make them smile. Me? I found plenty.
None of which was on my list, but treasure just the same. This mosaic contains snippets of our front porch.
This was what the front porch looked like originally...nothing wrong with it, but boring.
Today, this is what the porch is looking like.
The red door being the inspiration,
and the 2 new retro chairs,
just called out for some begonias,
and some geraniums, and this is where the yard sale issue began...
if you saw this table and rocking chair at a yard sale could you and would you resist it? It was reasonable...as in cheap and they would deliver it to the house. With all good intentions, I planned to paint the set white and put it on the screened porch in the back of the house.
It fit so well on the front porch though, and the colors went perfectly together, that I believe the unplanned for serendipity of the situation called for some reconsideration.
I am so pleased with the way the decor on the porch has turned out. It just feels like a happier, welcoming place now. This is why I have learned to attend yard sales with an open mind and broader attitude. You never know when you will find the perfect addition to your home or decor, whether you were looking for it or not.
More on the yard sale finds in the next post.
Today, I am linking this post to Little Red House for Mosaic Monday, Smiling Sally's for Blue Monday, and Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. I thank them all for being the nicest hosts.
♥, Susan
It's looking just gorgeous! What great finds, love the wicker and the red. I went to a mega one of Friday too. I ran out of energy before I ran out of garage sales. This was after 8 hours of garage saling.
But it was sooo fun!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy @ Applestone Cottage | May 16, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Just lovely, I think I'll just sit and stay a spell! I see you've been tweeking the blog too, nice :->
xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | May 16, 2010 at 01:43 PM
Your porch looks wonderful! I love the green chair and the red door! It all looks very welcoming :)
Posted by: Anita | May 16, 2010 at 03:37 PM
I love that chair, Susan! I Just love it! And I think it's found a good home. :-)
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | May 16, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Hope you'll be home tomorrow when I stop by. You've got just the spot I've been looking for. Jane F
Posted by: Jane F @ Atticmag | May 16, 2010 at 04:32 PM
The front porch looks very welcoming now. Have a great week.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | May 16, 2010 at 04:56 PM
The red door is perfect your porch looks so inviting! Have a great week!
Posted by: Carol | May 16, 2010 at 04:56 PM
I love your metal retro chairs - so practical and easy to change the look with a can of spray paint when the spirit moves you! I'm sure you'll spend many happy hours watching the world go by from your porch!
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | May 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM
Your porch looks great after :) You did such a great job with such terrific finds! Enjoy!
Posted by: Carol | May 16, 2010 at 05:22 PM
You have created a cosy and inviting place to sit and watch the world go by. Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | May 16, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Oh Susan, your porch looks amazing! What a pretty collection of garage sale finds which create such a warm and inviting place to linger. Thanks for sharing at MM. :)
Posted by: mary | May 16, 2010 at 05:48 PM
I too am working on my porch. I am inspired by your use of color. Nicely done!
Posted by: Jill | May 16, 2010 at 06:09 PM
Love the chair and lovely porch! Looks nice and cozy!
Posted by: Eileen | May 16, 2010 at 06:12 PM
How awesome! Great finds and your porch looks fabulous!
Posted by: Traci Lord | May 16, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Wow, you got some great treasures for your porch! It looks wonderful!
Posted by: Diann @ The Thrifty Groove | May 16, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Love those retro chairs. Your porch looks like it's fulfilled now...
Posted by: ellen b | May 16, 2010 at 06:58 PM
I love those chairs and that red door!!!
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | May 16, 2010 at 07:17 PM
I love that wicker chair, Susan! It looks so comfortable! Your porch is very welcoming ... it would be nice to sit and have a glass of ice tea with you and then go and shop at more yard sales together.
:-)
♥ Pat
Posted by: Pat | May 16, 2010 at 08:44 PM
Hi, Your porch looks so welcoming and warm. My front door is burgundy, but I plan on painting it Cherry Red as soon as the weather permits.
Hugz,
Kim
Posted by: Flowershopgurl | May 16, 2010 at 08:53 PM
Your front porch looks fabulous! What a lovely area to just sit and watch the world go by.I love the chair and the table as they are too.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Posted by: Natasha | May 16, 2010 at 09:57 PM
I love the retro chairs! We have them at our cabin and I think they are comfortable!
Carol
Posted by: Carol at Serendipity | May 17, 2010 at 02:46 AM
LOVE it! Those retro chairs are gorgeous, and I love the greed/red combination. :)
~ Carolee
Posted by: carolee | May 17, 2010 at 05:41 AM
Ugh - make that "green", lol. I shouldn't try to type this early in the morning...
~ Carolee
Posted by: carolee | May 17, 2010 at 05:42 AM
Susan-The wicker would have been hard to resist! I love your retro chairs and white bench. The geraniums are perfect! I love the whole look!
Posted by: Susan | May 17, 2010 at 06:04 AM
Awww, what a relaxing cozy spot you've created! I love those retro chairs & I remember them well, too. I guess I'm retro! LOL
I wanted to mention to you that when I click on your name from the comment on my blog, it takes me to a blog that doesn't have anything on it. This blog site that I'm posting on now does not show up at all. I came back to Mary's Mr. Linky to find you. I'm sorry but I don't know how to tell you to correct that but I bet you're missing lots of replies because people can't locate you from one of your comments to them. Check in your profile & make sure THIS blog URL is the one listed. Maybe that will help?? I hope so!
Posted by: Rettabug | May 17, 2010 at 06:11 AM
I have a red front door too, Debbie. Doesn't that blue pot just POP? Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | May 17, 2010 at 06:18 AM
I could definitely sit on that front porch for a while! Very pretty and inviting, Susan.
Becky K.
Posted by: Becky K. | May 17, 2010 at 06:56 AM
I love how you can envision how something might work in a space. Sometimes I can do that and sometimes I'm sure I miss out.
Posted by: pam | May 17, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Your blue makes my heart go pitter pat. I adore it.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | May 17, 2010 at 07:17 AM
Thanks for the heads up Ret...I will see how I can fix this!
Posted by: susan ericson | May 17, 2010 at 07:26 AM
Your porch looks like such a happy place to be. Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Becky | May 17, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Great finds and beautiful transformation! Your porch looks very welcoming now!...Christine
Posted by: Christine | May 17, 2010 at 08:44 AM
Your front porch looks so cozy and inviting. Makes one want to stop by for a cuppa tea!!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | May 17, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Beautiful area to spend the time relaxing. Nice shots.
Posted by: Rajesh | May 17, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Hello Black Eyed Susan!!
What a lovely Red door you've painted and your porch so inviting. Your town is my favorite in New Jersey. It is so incredible special!!
Glad you have been enjoying garage sailing!!! It's the perfect season!!!
Thank you for your kind words.
Sending hugs!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | May 17, 2010 at 08:48 PM
What great finds!! and isn't it true, you NEVER (almost anyway) find the things you are looking for at yard sales. But sometimes, the things you do find are better!
GREAT front porch, LOVE your door and those retro chairs...marvelous.
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | May 17, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Your porch looks very inviting. Great job!
Posted by: Kansas Amy | May 18, 2010 at 06:46 PM
I love the green retro chairs...and who doesn't love a red door...a front door should be no other color but red... It should be a law....!!
Posted by: Sue @Rue Mouffetard | May 19, 2010 at 04:19 PM
Hey there Black Eye Susan!
They say you will get some Spring warmth tomorrow, can you believe them? So hope you will be able to get & play in your garden!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | May 19, 2010 at 06:48 PM
What a nice make over for your porch! So inviting. Love your new banner. Hey pop ove to my dining room and see some of my aluminum. I finally got to take some pics for the alphabet on the 18th.
Posted by: Melody | May 25, 2010 at 08:22 AM
I've loved riding along on your yard sale journey (albeit vicariously. Next year!). LOVE the wicker chair especially. I managed to make it to the Interlaken townwide and hoo boy howdy it was a good time. I excersized amazing constraint if I do say so myself...but my collection du jour (or du year, if you will!) seems to be vintage paintings. I'm collected three or four this year. And some day, I'll actually return to my blog to write about it. :-)
Posted by: laura @ the shorehouse | June 01, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Susan, your porch looks beautiful! I love the mix of the iron and wicker with splashes of red. Very, very pretty!
Great job on the fabulous finds, too!
xo
becky
Posted by: sweet cottage dreams | June 03, 2010 at 07:28 AM