I’ve always wanted a porch swing. I was hoping to get something last year, but big bills reared their ugly heads, and then winter was here. And this year, all my attention and money is going into the new kitchen… but come autumn, I’d just love to finally relax after all that hard work and get a swing. 
I spotted this at Buy.com; isn’t it exquisite?! It’s wrought iron, and you secure it to the ceiling joists of the porch. I like this much better than the kinds that have those canvas canopies. Buy.com always seems to have a sale going on, even on things like these!
Of course, I need to finish my front porch. :-p It was almost finished a few years ago, but the roof leaks in the winter (ice dams) and I cannot close up the ceiling until I fix those leaks. And the rails and columns need to be painted and adjusted. We get so much water underground (and above ground) that the porch has sunk into the ground. I love my front porch, but it’s HUGE (10 x 20′) and empty. I want to make it more welcoming. I think a beautiful porch swing will do the trick, don’t you?
I don’t know what else to add to the garden surrounding… maybe a bench. too? I’d like to add a bird feeder, but don’t know if the birds would come to the house that closely. I have my Secret Garden on the side of the porch– oh that will be so lovely when it’s all grown in!
We work at this a little bit every year, adding more flowers and shrubs and more of the concrete walkway. It’s a very beloved garden to me. 
Eventually, the Rose of Sharon and Lilac bushes will grow up on both sides of the arbor, and make a virtual green, flowery wall. Oh! I can’t wait. I think I may add a Victorian glass globe or a bird bath and feeder in here. It will look SOOOOO beautiful! Buy.com has all that stuff, too. Very good prices. I love this one, and there’s another bronze bird bath just like it. You’d think this would be close to $100, but it’s only $31!
Oh, dreams dreams. I love gardens! They are so inexpensive to make! And the reward is so satisfying. After I finally get this kitchen done, I cannot WAIT to begin the gardening again!
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
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