A Red, White & Blue Weekend...

My weekend was filled with barn sales, estate sales, garage sales... some gardening... some family time.  It was busy, yet enjoyable and relaxing.

(this was the actual site of a Barn Sale I visited in Medina, Minnesota...isn't it wonderful?)

 

I don't know if it was the barn itself or all the red, white and blue vignettes I saw at every single place I stopped (I almost had to check my calendar:  did I missthe  4th of July or something? !?) but I was feeling it!

When I got home, I decided to "bring out" the reds in my screened-in porch ...

 

 

If you recall, last year I painted all of my white porch wicker (boring and faded) black, and found a truckload of floral pillows at a local church rummage sale (for just $2 apiece!). 

   

(the red/white felted wool/cotton knit throw was another recent find... for $3.99...homemade and beautiful.... I was going to save it for the chilly evenings of Fall, but since it fit the theme, it came out to stay)

What's fun about these pillows with their array of colors is that I can highlight any of the colors with accessories for a different look.

 

My vintage tablecloth collection is put to good use during the summer months, as I like to use them on my porch tables for a punch of color.

 

 

Another Barn Sale find were two vintage smaller flags, which were mounted on dowels and tin stars added; perfect for my deck flower pots!

Well there you have it! 

My porch is festive, patriotic, and totally ready for the 4th of July!

 

Linking up to:

Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here

Uncommonly Yours @ Uncommon Designs

 Show & Tell Friday @ Romantic Home

 Vintage Patriotic Party @ Common Ground

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound

Comments

[Penny]

I saw you featured at Common Ground and had to come visit your blog! Wonderful post! Penny

[Debra@CommonGround]

Hi Mercedes, just lovin' your wonderful porch! thanks so much for linking to Vintage Inspiration, I'll be featuring this post this afternoon!

[Raindrops and Daisies]

Beautiful porch and flowers.

Visiting from Ireland
and Pink Saturday

Wishing you a good weekend.

Fiona

[Zuni]

Those geraniums are perfect! Funny that you decided to go with black--I've just decided the same thing. For a long time I've been trying to figure out which color I wanted the furniture. I'd painted ours black last year, but wasn't sure about it--but a few weeks ago I made peace with it and now I'm set! Lovely screened porch. I just posted mine with the table for the 4th too; I invite you to stop by. Happy 4th, Mercedes! ~Zuni

[Mary Alice]

Mercedes, Your porch looks so festive and ready for a celebration! Love all your patriotic touches.
Mary Alice

[Karen Hess]

Oh Mercedes, you've created such a welcoming respite from summer's heat! Everything is so charming and welcoming!

[Mary @ Sea Quilts]

I can feel the breeze ...

Thanks for the peek ~
Mary

[Marcia]

I would never leave, Mercedes. :) And you've decorated it beautifully. Like Debi, I too would happily sit and read all day there.
Thanks for stopping by the shop. Glad it makes you smile, that is the goal of our little corner, especially through its music. You made me smile by letting me know. ;)
MUAH!

[Michele Askeroth]

Mercedes, those Minnesota porches and that barn are just so Minnesota! Love it and miss MN when I see these pictures.

[Oliva]

I'll be in Golden Valley, not far from Excelsior for almost 3 weeks.

[Kellydeal.blogspot.com]

Mercedes, your porch is lovely! It looks like a wonderful place to sit and relax.

[Oliva]

Gorgeous porch! I'll be in town this coming Thursday and can't wait to get there! I enjoy this time of year there: 4th of July, weather, colorful gardens, greenery and the lakes!
Please keep me posted of any upcoming barn sales. TFS
Oliva

[debi]

Oh, I love it!! Your porch is so beautiful and cozy, I could sit and read all day in those beautiful surroundings. Thanks for sharing!

[Janet Ghio]

What an inviting porch you have!

[Linda]

Hello Mercedes, Your porch is gorgeous and so inviting. You are ready to celebrate the 4th of July. I'm a new follower. Joyous Wishes, Linda