Front Porch Fluffing!

Hello friends.  It's definitely front porch fluffing time at Applestone Cottage.  Things have been looking pretty bleak.  Time to fluff and re-nest! 

I have been very happy with my new table and chairs but the old rug was looking pretty scraggly.  Ta-da!  Enter new outdoor rug from Wally World. 

A slightly different view.  Our porch faces the east, so it get a nice dose of morning sun. 

The wicker chairs are next on the agenda.  They need some new paint and little fixing. I would like to find new ones, but hubby has convinced me that he can make them look as good as new.  Knowing him, he will!

I planted a couple baskets of geraniums.

Added some to the front door.

And next to the front door.

I gave the old bench a coat of red paint last summer and added some daisies and petunias.  In the lantern I placed some green apple candles.

Some more petunias over here.  They will be red and white when they bloom.

Now back to the table and chairs.  OOH, I do love my new rug!  I had looked at it for about a month.  I was afraid it was too orange but when I got it home and placed it under the table and chairs, the red looked just fine.

On the table I have kept it simple for now.  A little red checked place-mat, a redwing pot with a few daisies and a little red chair candle.

Complete with little faux bumblebee.

A slightly different angle.

I am hoping to do a few tablescapes out here when the weather gets a bit warmer.
Thanks for visiting everyone and ......

 Don't forget to sign up for the 16 piece Pfaltzgraff china giveaway on the post below.

I am joining Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch for Met. Monday

And  on Monday night, Marty @ A stroll thru life hosts Tabletop Tuesday.

Thanks to our lovely hostesses!