Monday, January 31, 2011

WHO DOESN'T LOVE A PORCH?

I'm joining JILL at GYPSY BROCANTE
for her first meeting of THE PORCH CLUB. If you haven't heard about it yet just click HERE or on her button on my sidebar. I had the pleasure of meeting JILL in the fall at the blogger party during Antiques Week in Texas. She is one cool junkin' chick and has fabulous style!

Love ya Jill!

So on to the porch meeting. Don't we all love a porch? Big, small and everywhere in between there's nothing better than whiling away the hours with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and a good friend to share a little chit chat.

Today I am sharing the petite porch on the front of my garden cottage.











Elements like old porch posts and architectural brackets give it sweet chippy charm.

Click HERE to see the inside of the cottage.

Please be sure and stop by JILL'S and visit all of the other beautiful porches!

GO STEELERS!
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39 comments:

  1. Garden Antqs VintageJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Shelley, it looks really pretty, as it always does!

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  2. C PohlJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Oh to just have a garden cottage!!!

    love it so jealous!!!

    c

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  3. Wanda @ Just VintageJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Oh! I Love the little cottage! Porch and everything about it! I want one!

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  4. JackieJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Cute and cozy!

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  5. Jem January 31, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Exactly the sort of porch I'd love to curl up underneath in a comfortable chair with a good book! :-)

    Jem x

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  6. Laura @ 52 FLEAJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Charming and I have to say, although your photos are great...it is even more charming in person! Lucky me! :)

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  7. AmelianaJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Hallo:)
    We are Kasia & Marcin from Poland. You have a lovely blog.
    We like a siting, eat and playing on porch and terrace:)
    Marcin doing a handmade on paper. Maybe you like it.
    Visit on as blog: http://papierowawiklina.blox.pl/html

    Kasia

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  8. The Flying BeeJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    It's beautiful Shelley!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    So enchanting and so lovely! Xoxoxo

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  10. Vintage GalJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    How lovely and I love chippy things especially in the garden ;-)(

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  11. Joyce - Quilted NestJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    oh my - where have you been hiding this cutey?

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  12. V I N T A G E O L O G I E January 31, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    As sweet as you Shelley ... and to think I came very close to your lovely porch this past December on my way to Renniger's from Orlando ... I could have stopped by for a cup a tea! Next time ... if you'll have me!

    Thank you so much for sharing your garden cottage porch ... I LOVE it all!

    xo
    Jill

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  13. JUNK PALACEJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Your little cottage is just as cute as a bug.
    Lillie
    aka Junk Palace

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  14. TammyJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    That's the sweetest little porch I've ever seen!
    Tammy :-)
    JUNK WILD

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  15. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Oh I love the heart back Ice parlor chair..just too cute..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  16. Gypsy FishJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Hi Shelley: Your style is so amazing..so glad I got to meet you this past fall, I was amazed by your booth at Marburger and now we actually get to take a peek at your home....love it!
    hugs
    Beth

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  17. Gypsy FishJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Hi Shelley: Your style is so amazing..so glad I got to meet you this past fall, I was amazed by your booth at Marburger and now we actually get to take a peek at your home....love it!
    hugs
    Beth

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  18. ChiPPy-SHaBByJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Love YOUR ChiPPy Porch TAble!*!*!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  19. Gracie's CottageJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    It's beautiful!

    Jan
    P.S. Go PACKERS! :D

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  20. time worn interiorsJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    You know how I feel about your garden cottage! I LOVE IT! I want one so baaddd!!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  21. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oh my, your garden cottage is adorable! I would love to have one..it's so charming.

    I'm visiting for Porch Club Monday. I'd love for you to drop by my porch for a visit when you have a moment.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie ♥

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  22. Burlap LuxeJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Love this charming cottage, when do I move in :)

    Inspiring.
    ~Dore

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  23. High Street CottageJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Shelly, your porch is darling. I will have to check out the Porch Club, looks like it's right up my alley, xoxo tami

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  24. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Love your little porch, just charming and quaint Hope you can come and visit my little nook of my porch! Hugs Marilou

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  25. Jenny @ Faith + PearlJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Oh my! The garden cottage of my DREAMS!! It is absolutely gorgeous!! Hope we can have a peek inside someday!! hint hint :)

    xoxo
    jenny

    www.confessions-of-a-domesticdiva.blogspot.com

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  26. PatinaFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    What a sweet little garden cottage!But, I want more pictures. I'd love to see inside this sweet thing. (o:
    Debbie

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  27. NancyO.February 1, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I have garden cottage envy.
    Love your blog.

    Go PACK! :-)
    NancyO.

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  28. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh Boy...I can hear Jim now...

    "You want what now?!"

    Just beautiful!!

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  29. sweetpeaFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for all your sweet comments! I have added a link to the post so that you can have a look inside in case you missed the one I did awhile back on the cottage. You can also click on the button on my sidebar for L' IDEA SHABBY CHIC, a magazine that featured the house and the cottage.

    hugs,

    shelley

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  30. lisaroyFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Absolutely adorable! love the door too :)

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Shelley,
    Love, love, love your little cottage!! I am in the planning stages with my Hubby on building a potting shed much like your little cottage is on the outside. Looking closely we could not figure out was on the outside walls. Of course we are do it yourselfers and want to get out as cheaply as possible but I know we will have to spend real money on things like that. I already have my old windows and a door that we are going to cut into to make a Dutch door. I'm so excited, can you tell?? If you would please share what material you used on the outside. Love your Blog. Blessings, Judy

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  32. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Such a perfect little porch for a perfect cottage! I could move right in!
    xo,
    Debra

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  33. JuneFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Ok! That's it! I'm movin' in Shelley!
    This is so lovely. and the fact it is someplace warm cinches it for me. (it's 4 degrees here today)
    I love it!
    hugs

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  34. sweetpeaFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    hello judy and thanks for your comment. we used hardy board siding on the exterior of the cottage. good luck with yours!

    hugs,

    shelley

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  35. JessFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I've nominated you as a Stylish Blogger. Stop by The Rented Cottage Life. Hugs, Jess http://rentedcottagelife.blogspot.com

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  36. Martin HouseFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I am soo jealous, I want a garden cottage too!

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  37. Shortbread and GingerFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    This is so beautiful - would love to have a little place like this!
    Liz

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  38. EmmaFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    The little cottage looks so cozy, I love it! Would look perfect with a sign from www.ramsign.com on the door. I've seen them on some give-aways on blogs and I just love them as well.

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  39. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Is it wrong that I want to live in your garden cottage???? hee,hee,hee. Lovvve It!!!
    xx, shell

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