“It smells like Spring,” my daughter exclaimed on Saturday as her father came through the back door with groceries in hand.
I had to admit, I caught a whiff of it too. Just a hint, as the temperature hovered around 40 degrees. I didn’t have the heart to tell her the temperatures would drop again this week. Snow flurries were in the forecast …
But that hint of Spring got me thinking about outdoor projects. Wondering if this will finally be the Summer where I can grow a lush, green lawn …
Praying that my new hydrangea bushes survived the winter. With a second prayer for some blooms ….
Debating whether or not we’ll get a new pool for the backyard. Or if I should just create a fire pit …
And then there’s the front porch. The front porch that really and truly needs a rebuild. The front porch rebuild I’ve put off with some caulk and glue and paint. The very same front porch where I painted this ….
… directly onto the landing. My permanent front porch rug.
It survived two Chicago winters. Granted, two relatively mild winters. But, nonetheless, it’s starting to show its age. Sporting a few scrapes and scuffs …
And I’m forced to acknowledge that the front porch will need another patching and painting this Spring. Which will include a redo of the rug.
Now I just need to decide if I’ll keep the same design …
… or perhaps try something new.
And if I do decide to redo the same design, you can be sure that I’ll be clicking here for the original tutorial …
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I just moved from Minnesota back to my home state of Florida…So for the first time in my life I feel like I can imagine what a Chicago winter is like! 🙂 I miss the pretty snow, but not the mess it brings with it. Luckily spring is right around the corner! Good luck with your porch; I’m sure what ever you do will look fab! I love the original painted “rug”; what an awesome idea!
I’m hosting a giveaway this week if you’d like to enter. It’s for $75 in store credit to an online home decor store. Maybe you’ll find something that will go well with one of your spring projects? 🙂 http://inside-outdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/welcome-goldenageusaand-giveaway.html
There was a feature about your painted rug that drew me to your blog…so I can thank that beautiful painted rug for me getting to know you!…Whatever you decide, I know that it will be beautiful…!!!
That is impressive. It hardly looks as though it’s shown any age. And, it must not have been too bad to do, if you are considering doing it again!
I have always loved that project!! And I remember spring in Chicago–so hopeful, so full of promise, so deserved by the Chicagoans who stoically suffer all winter long–enjoy it, my friend!
So sad about your tendon. I looked for an “I hope your tendon heals fast” card and can you believe I could not find any? I do wish that though.
Bliss
Did it snow? Boy you are ambitious…pool..green lawn
And hydranges! Are you healed?
I have always wanted to paint a wooden floor like this – love it! Take care, Laura
High fives to the porch rug for surviving the winter! Lookin’ snazzy, Porch Rug.
If I ever get around to posting a home tour on my blog, I’m skipping the front entrance until it has a permanent rug just like yours. Still loving it! Hope you’re healing well and back at it soon!
I think this is how we met! I saw that rug and knew we would be BFF’s forever! It looks amazing….just like you. 🙂
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Oh wow! Your “rug” is wonderful. I know it must have taken a lot of time to do so I hope you don’t have to do it over. A new porch would be nice though! ;-D
I hear you on thinking of all the things that need to be done once spring/summer is here. I love making changes, not so much the work!!
XO,
Jane
Oh I love your rug! I’ll be watching to see what you design next. I am thinking of painting one on my deck but the front porch would be fun too! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love it and it looks amazing given that it has been through 2 winters!
Sunday here was amazing. Not overly sunny but the temp was about 51 and the breeze was warm. Oh I loved it! Cold and snowing again today but hey, it’s March. It can’t last long now!
Good luck with your front porch! My back yard is a disaster zone. Hydrangeas are tough guys, I am sure they will be back!
I’ll definitely look forward to seeing what you do! I’ve always loved that permanent rug!
The painted rug is adorable.
In your photos it still looks great! I don’t see any wear at all!
I love this rug!! I never understood why they sell those grass mats as door mats because they add to the mess after the rain, making everyone’s shoes wetter than they would be witout one. Then those sopping wet footprints come right on in! So I just don’t use a door mat. This is really clever and you did a fantastic job:) I vote to keep it one more year!
XO,
Christy
I love it distressed and all! There’s such beauty in the imperfect.
This is fabulous…love the design and colors…well done!