Peace on the Porch

The weather in southeast Texas is wonderful right now.  I know it won't stay that way long so Toby and I are getting out side as much as we can.  We live in a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood and we are taking full advantage of the nice days.

My daughters bought us this comfy set to relax on and relax we do! Those shutter are the antique ones I had in the living room in Alabama. The porch needed some interest so I placed them by this front window. I think they make a nice backdrop. I probably need to attach them to the house.

I got this cute water fountain from Decor Steals a couple of weeks ago. The sound of the water lulls us to sleep and I love the way it looks.

I put this sweet little plant holder out by the front steps and filled it with annuals. So far the deer haven't found it and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Boxwood, asparagus plant and geraniums fill this little area under our bay window.

I've recently become interested in succulents and have found some cute ways to display them.

Some little birds happily 'planted' in a wrought iron planter.

This bird is happily living among some herbs.

This is the side of our wrap around porch, we get real lazy on that chaise.

I planted some gardenias in this bed, they are Toby's favorite. I also planted some pretty azaleas as well. Deer don't like gardenias or azaleas so I think they are safe.

We don't go away from home much these days. Toby has good and bad days and we never know when the hard days are coming. When we do get out it's to IHOP for breakfast or to the local lake to take in the scenery or try our luck at fishing. We are doing okay, taking one day at a time, squeezing every drop of goodness from each day.
The porch has been our sanctuary and we have had many serene days out there spending time with each other and our dog, talking and remembering.
Hope all is well with all of you and may God Bless you.

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