Our family is blessed with beautiful porched houses. Maybe you've never thought of it, but once you've spent a few mornings or afternoons sipping tea with your family in a comfy wicker chair or porch-swing-for-two, you'll understand what a blessing open porches truly are.
A part of small hometown charm, my Aunt Audrey (shown above in the door that is getting fixed) and Uncle Ron can be found serving up tea, coffee, and maybe even a little something to go with it nearly everyday they are home around 10am and 2pm. Passerby's are always encouraged to stop by.
If a tea party can't be found there, you can usually wrangle up my parents to bring on the tea (especially iced in the summer) on their porch just a block south.
Another thing I love about my Hometown.
Anyone else blessed with enjoying tea on the porch?
I love big open porches. We have a big one, but thanks to allergies, heat, and humidity I don't use it nearly as often as I'd like. That is one of my goals this year, use the porch more. Gotta get some comfy furniture for it.
ReplyDeleteIt isn't a wrap around like yours, which is my favorite kind, but it is open and usually channels nice breezes. It is the identifier of our house. We are the only house in the neighborhood with a porch (not stoop).
I really love your porch!!
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I understand about the allergies! The porch credit goes to my aunt. My parents (the big pink house previously pictured) is lovely too..with a balcony on top to match.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to enjoy yours this summer!