We have progress...

Finally.  Progress.  Garden Progress.

Another little peak at the porch.  Mon petit jardin.

Slowly, but surely we are plugging along.

I found an old rusted wrought iron plant stand at local junk shop, which is a perfect home for my Boston Fern.  We are still sans Frenchbistro table and chairs, as well as a shabby cream chandelier that I imagine hanging from the porch ceiling.

But, we now have shutters!  This is to block the view from the other side of the porch, which belongs to our neighbors. 

Let's just say their side leaves something to be desired. 

Chris worked hard this weekend hinging both shutters together.  Now he just needs to add decorative cast iron feet, so that the wind doesn't blow them over.

I think I may try to find a little old distressed french sign to hang from the shutters. Maybe some ivy dripping down the front in a hanging wall pocket.

What do you think?  Do you see possibilities?  Please share.

Comments

[Angie]

I love, love, love zucchini blossoms and like you, I don't really care for fried zucchini! I thought the blossoms were one of the best things I had in Italy. Also, adore your porch....it is so cute...maybe someday I'll see it in person?

[joanne at frutto della passione]

How lovely and inviting. Can't wait to see the rest.

[NurseTerry]

It looks so, so, so Robin!! Maybe some hummingbird feeders! Remember the newspaper article about your planters??
I'd like to see some color..beautiful pale pinks and blues.
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It isn't quite so pretty or fun as yours, but very important. And it does look nice!

[My Mélange]

Angie~ You are always welcome! A kir royale, champagne or maybe some limoncello???

Joanne~ Thanks. If it is anything like my usual projects- it will never be done....always a work in progress at my house ;)

Terry~ Thanks! I do remember that article. I still have it tucked away somewhere :) Hmm, pink and blue. I'll have to work on that. I have a lavender plant and a purple million bells...does that count? And as far as your blog- yes...it is VERY important!

[michelle of bleeding espresso]

Love it! Distressed white is one of my favorite colors...especially when paired with deep green :)

[Ice Tea For Me]

Looks very cozy, can't wait to see the rest.

[My Mélange]

Michelle~ Well then, that is just another thing we have in common mia amica!

Ms. Tea~ Oh, yes, I like cozy. It is small, so cozy fits :)

[Milanese Masala]

Très mignon et français! My garden is still in disaster phase and I can't wait to make it as cute and inviting as yours.