That's right, back door guest are the best, so I decided to tidy up on the back porch a bit. Come take a look.
My friend made the monogram for me. They are made out of light weight medal so that they won't warp or rot if you use them outside. He ships if you're interested, shoot me an e-mail.
The bulldog is not here on purpose. I have to decorate around him because he is too heavy to move. He actually weighs more than I do, so he will be here forever I guess. Anyhoo, I am a proud rebel girl :)
I hope one day soon to make this porch into an "outdoor oasis" with a farm table made by hubby, huge hanging lanterns, and I really want to paint the ceiling blue like you see in all of the old houses. Until then, this will have to do. This is Sophie's play area too, see her little doggy door? Our back yard is fenced in for her, and our lab stays in here most of the time too. They love each other to pieces.
This back door leads into the laundry room, which I wall-papered several months ago in a toile paper. LOVING it! I will show you in a later post. Anyway, if you stop by, just come in the back way and don't worry about kicking your shoes off.
Also, be careful and don't trip over these two on your way in.
Teresa, that monogram is awesome! Now, that's a grand welcome at the back door! Love your ferns, too. I hope to get some this week. Everything looks so warm and welcoming!
ReplyDeleteohmygosh!!! Looking at your lab and thinking I have it's twin. We rescued Master Vic 2.5 years ago from the local pound. Actually he chose us. He was about 7 month old at the time. Our first dog! Luv at first glance... rather spoiled little man. Well luved. Fast asleep on a recliner right now lulled by the sound of rain on the sun room roof...
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I also am a fan of ferns - and really like the monogram. Know what you mean about the bull dog, as I have a concrete planter that needs to be reworked now that is to heavy to move. My back entrance has basically become the main entrance - front is rarely used.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're back, Teresa, I've missed your happy posts. Your back porch looks so cute and welcoming and I think your plans will add to that!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for popping in and letting me know you are blogging again! :)
XO,
Jane
Your porch looks great and I love the monogram! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a welcoming porch, but what I really am interested in is your laundry room. I love toille, so I think your wallpaper is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWe have heavy statues like your bulldog. Sometimes they can be moved with those sliders for furniture. Other times, we use one of those cart things for moving furniture. However, most of the time, we just decorate around them too. He's cute though!
Holly says to tell Sophia hi! She and her best friend Missy(our poodle) had an adventure today when they got to go for a car ride. I had to go to the store for dog food, so the dogs went too. When my Grandmother had her, Missy only was in the car to go to the vet or the groomer, so she's still learning there are fun places to go, so she stayed in the car with my Mom. Holly was being good, so she got to go in the store with me. Not so sure she liked the tractor store, but everyone thought she was cute!
Love it! Looks so inviting and the monogram is calling my name. :) The dogs are totally adorable!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you let me know about your new blog!
xo
Pat
Love that porch sweet friend! I am gonna come right in and have a wonderful chat with you:) Love the puppies and I promise NOT to trip over them! Have a blessed new week, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love welcoming entrances, be it the back or the front. I love the initials and will have to get that info for sure. So glad you are back with your delightful posts! Happy week!
ReplyDeleteI love it. My parents dogs hang out by the back entrance too.
ReplyDeleteI love the bulldog! He's adorable! The monogram is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa, how are you? You did start a new blog. I have missed you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great porch and the bulldog is so cute. I would leave him there too...LOL
Glad to find you again dear Teresa. Love the monogram! Is this the sawshack guy? Take care..xo Linda
Hi Teresa, how are you? You did start a new blog. I have missed you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great porch and the bulldog is so cute. I would leave him there too...LOL
Glad to find you again dear Teresa. Take care..xo Linda
Thanks for visiting and the kind words about my header. You can not see the part of the yard I have not gotten to grow right for 15 years! I designed the shade on and it has done well.
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower!
forgot to mention I love the wallpaper and the metal initials.
ReplyDeleteWell, I haven't gotten used to your new blog name and completely missed this post -- bad me! Your back entrance looks very inviting, and I really like the monogram letters. I'm liking the toile in your laundry room and can't wait to see all of it!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week, Teresa!
xoxo,
Carol
Wow, I really thought I left you a comment last week LOL I must have in my head? Your back porch looks so inviting. I LOVE the monogram, I have a wooden one I painted in Chateau grey on my front door. I may need to replace it within a year or so. Just looking at your pictures reminds me I need to spruce up my porch :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the toile wallpaper in your laundry room too!
Love the monogram! Your back entrance looks so inviting! I love Sophie's dog door. My kitties would love it too! I have been looking for a tobacco basket like yours- I love it! The ones I find are barely together. Your entrance says "welcome, come and stay a while"!
ReplyDeleteYour backdoor entrance is great. Love the fern and bulldog. Of course the monogram is stealing the show!
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