We were without AC for 24 hours...THE HORROR!!!!  The porch was the only place that took the edge off (when 95 degrees feels cool you know you are in trouble.)  I call our porch the front porch off the back, b/c it looks like what I wanted just off the back...which really is better, more privacy.  I can't wait to make my way out to the porch in terms of design.  But it will do for now....gotta get the inside finished first.  But it works, and made me really happy we added it in our renovation.

This is our house in May set up for a birthday celebration.  Less than a month after moving in so please disregard lack of grass, landscaping, and bit of mess.  B/C it could have looked like THIS... Before the porch...we are making progress, no??? (BTW: before we moved in)

There is nothing better than a good Southern Porch... here is a little inspiration...I am definitely closer than I was before...

via Velvet and Linen  Brooke Gianetti's home before they enclosed the porch.  Looks a little similar to ours... Can't wait for grass!

via Tartanscot

via coastal living

 

via coastal living crisp white makes it feel cooler...wonder if the was taken in 110 degree heat??

via martha stewart  Love the farmhouse picnic.   thinking 4th of July??

via southern living  We have a blue ceiling too!