Tuesday, June 16, 2009

OUR FRONT COURTYARD


Barb at Grits and Glamour is once again hosting a porch, patio & garden party. Go by her blog to check out the list of all of the participants with their outdoor party spaces.


Recently, I showed you our screened-in back porch. Now, here is a glimpse of our front courtyard. This space is not seen from the street; so when you come up the walk to the front door, this is always a surprise.






This table and chairs belonged to my parents. I've always enjoyed their 1960's style.






Thanks for stopping by,

Sally

23 comments:

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

That's a lovely setting - very pretty and inviting! Linda

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Sally this is just Lovely my friend...and I love that table and chairs and those Toile pillows I bet you made them also...May you have a great week....hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Tammy518 said...

What a beautiful, sweet little spot! And what was old is new again, as you see bistro sets like your parents' all over the place nowadays. Your pillows are very pretty too!

bj said...

This is just lovely, Sally. You do have a beautiful home.
I am trying to find a blogger that is having a SHOW US YOUR WHITES Tablescape and I've lost her. If you see it somewhere, would you let me know?

Tootsie said...

what a pretty space...I ate all the cookies while I was there too! lol

CIELO said...

Hi... I'm flying from garden to garden enjoying every minute of it.... such pretty place to be... ;) and nice meeting you!

Fairy Cielo

Anonymous said...

Oh, Sally! How lovely! I adore this spot and I too love that little table and chairs. They last forever, don't they? We had an old crank ice cream freezer just that color when I was a little girl!
Now my mouth is watering for homemade ice cream!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

susan said...

That is really nice that you have that lovely space and it is private. Your table and chairs will never go out of style!

WIZARD OF ONCE WAS "WooW" said...

Sally, Hi! I found you through Heirloom's blog. Love the little bistro set. I have one on my master deck...great for morning coffee or just reflecting. Hope you can come to Matildas someday. It is an experience!
Best Regards,
Gale
P.S. Thanks for your sweet comment about my area at Matildas!

Unknown said...

It looks very inviting, love the roses~

Printersdevil said...

Beautiful roses. Your bistro set is also very nice. I remember my aunt having one just like this. Wonderful memories.

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Sally - just beautiful! I have always envisioned a courtyard at my home somehow. I love a hidden courtyard - so New Orleans. :-)

I love your little bistro set, and how special that it belonged to your parents.

By the way, I love that particular napkin print. One of my fave fabrics.

Thanks for joining in the party today. Hugs, Barb

Carrie said...

Your courtyard is a delightful space...What a wonderful way to welcome guests to your home!

SmilingSally said...

Your home is so welcoming. How I wish I could visit a bit.

Kimbra Kasch said...

Love the white and wicker. Beautiful place to spend a sunny day.

Rue said...

Hi Sally :)

I love your front porch too! The table set from your parents is so cute and I love the wicker chairs with those beautiful pillows :)

xo,
rue

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

Look at those beautiful roses on your fence! This is just a lovely spot!

Manuela

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Sally...

My friend, I must apologize at being so late to get over to your place...I've just been so busy! If it's not kids and husband, it's estate sales, and now I've been busy trying to get everything ready to go to Texas...whew...I'm weary!!!

It was time for a "sit down" break so I headed over here! What a lovely surprise! My friend, your front courtyard is beautiful! I just love white wicker and of course you know that I eyed those pretty red & white toile pillows first thing! Hehe! Gorgeous!!! By the way, I loved your pillow post and really enjoyed looking through all of your beautiful pillows...so pretty! You're an amazing seamstress, my friend!!!

Love your parent's metal table and chair set...this patio area is beautiful! Just looking and smelling all of those gorgeous red climbing roses...ahhhh! And I love that cute green bucket...what a darling flower container!!! Thank you for sharing more of your beautiful home with all of us!!!

Well my friend, it's pretty warm here today! I think we have headed full-fledged into summer! We've had really cool temps and lots of rain at our place...I sure have enjoyed it!!! Take care...

Love ya,
Chari

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

I got a big smile on my face when seeing your post. I love, love, love everything!!!! The table & chairs, I want them. But I also want the wicker chairs and the pillows and the little table between them & don't forget to throw in the green bucket. When you get tired of everything, give me a ring & I'll be right over (even though we don't live in the same state). lol. Everything is totally my style.

Elaine said...

What a lovely patio set. I'll bet you spend a lot of time there.

xinex said...

I love the table and chair set too, Sally! Your front yard looks so pretty and inviting!...Christine

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

What a wonderful inviting porch you have. I can see many a fun filled visit taking place out here. Thanks so much for swinging in and leaving such wonderful words of support. hugs ~lynne~

Susie Q said...

This is just so lovely...how i would love to sit here with you...

Love,
Sue