If this is your first time here at County Road 407, HOWDY and WELCOME! I’m glad you are here. I’ve joined together with other amazing bloggers to bring you some great summer inspiration! There’s something different each day of the week! You’ll see the links at the end of the post so you can visit each blogger on their perspective day. I’m in the front porch section so here’s my lazy hazy days of summer farmhouse porch!
Since some of you have seen the front porch at the farmhouse many times, I changed things up but kept a relaxed feel to help with the unbearable heat here in Texas. We are close to Houston so if I called it the Armpit of Texas, would you know what I meant? 🙂 LOL. It’s hot, sticky and humid with bugs the size of your fingers! Makes you want to visit huh?
LAZY HAZY DAYS OF SUMMER FARMHOUSE PORCH
This particular weekend we had a dust storm which is why I called it the “hazy” days of summer. Can you see the dust out in the pasture? It came all the way from North Africa! It’s hard to believe and crazy to me that it could travel that far and still be so evident. I could feel the grit.
For those that don’t know, I love to use things I find in different ways. Well these curtains are plastic rectangular table cloths from the dollar store. Say whaaat? I know, right! We already had a rope running the length of the porch from last year so I just slipped them over and just stapled them up there. I adore the look and the total cost was only $6.00. If they get dirty, I can hose them off or if they get ruined, they are easily replaced!
Some days even though it’s hot, we still sit out here in the early mornings and have breakfast and coffee. I find it so peaceful. The light fixture was a left over piece of art work so I strung C-9 bulbs on it and the Mister mounted it where the broken ceiling fan used to be. It’s so pretty at night.
Here the ground is pure sand with grass growing in most places but the grass doesn’t keep the sand from getting everywhere. At the end of the day you feel grimy and gross. So in order to feel less like filthy animals and a bit more civilized, when we eat we use vintage dishes that have been in the family for decades and real sterling silverware. Yay for a few niceties out in the country!
Just off the porch are several old chandeliers I hung in the trees to give the place a little more character too. All of them white and all different.
Well that’s the lazy hazy days of summer farmhouse porch. I hope you like it. Make sure and check out the other bloggers for a Summer Festival!
You won’t be disappointed!
Vignettes on Monday
Joy In Our Home | The Painted Hinge | Honey n Hydrangea
My Creative Days | Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Front Porches on Tuesday
Country Road 407 | Chatfield Court | Starfish Cottage
Noting Grace | Sanctuary Home Decor
Recipes on Wednesday
Live Laugh Love | Love In My Oven | The Sugar Coated Cottage
Countryside Cravings | Chocolate With Grace
Tablescapes on Thursday
Hood Creek Log Cabin | Making It In The Mountains | The Crowned Goat
Timeless Creations | 2 Bees in a Pod
Mantles on Friday
DIY Beautify | White Arrows Home | Repurpose and Upcycle
Lantern Lane Designs | The Latina Next Door
Cindy, I love the idea of white plastic tablecloths for outdoor curtains! Every time I think about getting something for our cottage gazebo, I think of how dirty they’ll get, along with spiders and bugs! EEK! Clever idea, my friend!
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Yay. So glad you liked it! I’m he same way. I think dirty curtains would be nasty dirty after a while and be a pain to clean. Have a great week!
Love, love, love that Texas porch!
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Thank you Stacey. We went through Centerville coming home last time. We took 75 instead of 45. You aren’t that far. Come visit!!!
So dreamy and looks cool, so just pretend,lol!! It’s been hot here in Okla. too, at 8 it was 80 that’s unreal, so haven’t had a chance to set out on my screened in porch much, i think my vegetable garden has just stopped,not dead but, not growing. Have a great week.
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Thank you Marlene. Yep, that’s all I can do – pretend! 😜 Stay cool!
Absolutely perfect, I could see spending many long wonderful summer hours relaxing and reading on that porch!!
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That’s for sure Debbie! Thank you. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Oh, what a dreamy space to spend your Summer!
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It is Kristi. Thanks for visiting today. 😀
Honestly, how do you ever leave your front porch? It is so beautiful and peaceful! Love everything you do.
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Awe. Thank you Tammy. It makes my day hearing that! It’s actually easy because it’s waaaay to hot! 😉
Cindy, your porch is so beautiful and inspiring! I live just south of Houston, and understand the humidity, bugs and general nastiness of summer! You have managed to make me forget about that! I love your chandy’s hanging from the old oaks, those clever curtains, and all the beauty!
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Oh wow, you do know how it feels! Thank you for saying that. I love that you like it and that it makes you forget about the heat. 😀. Thanks for visiting today. Hope you enjoy your summer.
Oh my word, Cindy, I could curl up and read a good book on this porch all summer long! Every detail is so gorgeous. I’m excited about the way you’re going to manage the bugs – that is so creative! I’m in Florida so I can definitely appreciate how both the bugs and the heat can be a bit intrusive to any outdoor experience. Cheers to making it through the adventures of July and August, hugs, CoCo
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Oh I love Florida Thank you for the sweet compliment! I’m excited you visited today. Hope you have a great summer too. 🏖
Your front porch makes me want a porch even more than I thought I did!!! Perfection!
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LOL Lindsay. They are nice to have and fun to decorate. Fingers crossed you get one one day! 😀
I love your porch, Cindy! I could curl up here with a good book and forget about everything else! It’s such a beautiful, calm place! And those curtains are the best! Thx so much for joining me on this tour! xo
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The pleasure is all mine Kendra! And thank you so much for the sweet compliment. It makes my day!
Clever use of plastic tablecloths
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Thanks Gail. Hope you enjoy your summer.
I loved everything about your front porch; I only have 3 steps with a railing on one side. Several pots of wilting flowers is about it! Here in Maine it was 89. It’s lovely to go on errands just to ride in the a/c! Moved as little as possible this afternoon; finished a good murder mystery!
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Girl! 89?! Hahahaha. It would be fantastic to feel that cool here! But I totally get that it feels hot if you aren’t use to it. 😉. And reading a great book sounds like the perfect day!
Love your porch. And the light fixture caught my eye immediately. It’s wonderful as are the chandeliers hanging on the trees. I love, love the whole setting. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you Joanne. Those are a couple of my faves! Have a great day!
You are so creative. The tablecloths as curtains is such a smart idea. Your porch is dreamy. So happy to do this hop with you.
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Thank you Jessica! I’m excited to be with y’all!
Love, love, love your front porch! I could so see myself kicking back on it with a glass of iced tea!
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Yep. Sweet tea! Come on and I’ll make some! 😀
Love love your porch it is so beautiful
I am so glad I found your website
I enjoy it all
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Yay Judy, me too! Thanks for hopping over today! ❤️
This is a fabulous post! Even though you shared the “nitty gritty” truth if hot summer Texas life, everything looks perfect. Your curtains idea and your porch should be in a magazine. Amazing!
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AMber… in a magazine?! That’s the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me! Thank you so very much! #bloggergoals!
I am new to your blog and love your style! I have been wanting to add white drapery panels to our back porch and love your idea of using plastic tablecloths…genius! So fun blog hopping with you this week.
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Thank you Kristy! I hope you stop by again and thank you for the sweet compliment! ❤️
Wow, your porch is like a scene from a movie, Beautiful!! I cant believe that the curtains are table clothes from the dollar store, thats vision and practicality 😉 . Take care.
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Thanks Stacey. What a sweet compliment. Glad you visited and liked it. Have a great summer!
Oh your porch is so beautiful! I love all that vintage farmhouse feel to it, I would definitely come hang out here – heat and dust and all! lol. Very nice to visit your lovely blog 🙂
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Awe, thank you Kristen. That means a lot. Glad you liked it and that you visited today. Hope you have a great weekend!
cindy, what a lovely porch and i just love the idea of using tablecloth for curtains. I hope you enjoy your space this summer….less the dust.
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Thanks Laura! Cough cough. It’s lovely out here. Couch cough. 😉
Oh Cindy – we love your front porch. You have such fabulous ideas (curtains, chandeliers) and we love that you eat off of vintage china and sterling silverware! Makes us think we need to change some things up in our households 🙂 Here in Georgia it pretty hot, sticky and humid in the summertime. We enjoy our front porches for coffee, sweet tea or special bevs – depending on the time of day LOL.
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Awe. Thank you ladies! That makes my day. Passed through GA two days ago. Stayed in Savannah. I absolutely love it there! I could live there, humidity and all. 😀. Thanks for visiting today.
White chandeliers in the tree, now that’s romantic! Love the whole tour; I’d love to live in such a quiet…and even dirty place! The mossy trees are perfect for the romantic look!
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Thank you Lora! We are surrounded by huge oaks with Spanish moss. ❤️
Love your pretty front porch Cindy, and the tablecloth curtains are fab!
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Oh thank you Kristi! So glad you liked them. ❤️
This is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I would love sitting on that porch in the evenings!!
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Well come on girl! Door is always open. I’ll serve up some tea! ❤️
Cindy, I am so glad I found your blog. I love your style and though, I am not a big fan of HEAT your part of the country looks beautiful. I am a new follower and look forward to seeing more and invite you to visit me when you can..Happy Weekend..Judy
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Yay Judy – so glad you found me! Thanks for the sweet comment and I’ll definitely pop over too. Looking forward to it! 😀
Just stopping back by to say thanks. I hope you do get to experience grandkids in the future. Our’s is now 23 and the love of our lives. The older they get, the more fun they are. And, it didn’t hurt that I got to see your beautiful post again..Happy Sunday..Judy
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You are so sweet Judy. Thank you!
Chiming in late, but love your truthful words about the dirt and grime! Had to say that looking at your pictures stirred my soul and brought tears to my eyes. Love the feel you’ve created and the views you’ve captured from your porch are beautiful! Of course I’m sitting in the cool air conditioning as I’m looking :o)
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Oh wow, what a beautiful compliment. That makes my day. And I’ll be in the A/C for like the next 80 Days! Thanks for visiting and chiming in! ❤️