In yesterday’s post (here) I showed you a cute idea I saw at the Decorators’ Showcase home here in Lexington. Today we are on the same porch (there are four), and I want you to see the items they have on their table top. Remember, I used my iphone, and the photo quality could be better.
The table was not an old one, but it had that old look to it.
Instead of a tray, the “homeowner” uses an old dough bowl to carry items from the kitchen to the porch table.
The plates are equestrian themed. Why not? The house is surrounded by horse farms.
This cute candle is under a demi-john that has had its bottom cut out.
Isn’t this a cute carafe for coffee or tea?
The runner was a bluish gray burlap. Burlap was used on many of the windows throughout the house.
A plate rack hanging nearby held more of the equestrian plates.
This view is taken from the sitting area which was pretty cool, too.
Love…..
Isn’t this trunk turned coffee table adorable? There is another one of those demi-johns missing its bottom. Poor thing.
Here is a side table. I’m not sure how long those nuts would last on an outdoor porch in the real world.
Two contemporary side chairs fit right in because of their texture and color.
This masculine pillow was perfect on the side chairs.
These botanical prints were perfect. The brick was hand-made on the property when the house was built in 1885.
Here is one more peak. It makes alfresco dining even more appealing.
Take care.
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Beautiful. So much wonderful inspiration.
Mary Alice
What a beautiful porch! I just love that table and chairs!
What a pretty porch! I love the dining table and the vignette with the dough bowl. Thanks for sharing this at the Open House party.
Here in South Florida we love the idea of outdoor dining. On a trip to Italy we stayed at a lovely old farm house that had a stone table and benches outside in the courtyard. We happily copied this idea and now gather around the stone table for family dinners al fresco.
Best, Lisa
Love it! Thanks for sharing the Decorators Showcase here!
This is one of the prettiest porches I have seen. Who wouldn’t want to have lunch or just relax out there?
thank you for the detailed pictures. i was unable to go to the showcase and now i still get to see the wonderful job!
I am drooling with all the goodies in my eyes.C
I love the contemporary chairs, the masculine pillows and the trunk is absolutely to die for.
So inspirational.
Happy TS…
/C
I am in lovvvvvve with the dough bowl. The patio is so elegant and inviting. I really enjoyed this inspirational post. I would love it if you would share this post at our WIW linky party? Hope to see you there!
Paula
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