Saturday, March 12, 2011

Thinkin' Spring

This winter has been a "bit" long here in MN...and that's an understatement for sure! 
I thought I'd re-visit these pictures of my 3-season porch in hopeful anticipation of what's to come.
As you can see we kept it simple out here...which is a concept I'm still working on in the rest of the house...slowly but surely.  We used a few outdoor pieces indoors...like the always popular shutters.
A screen door...
And my favorite detail...our garden fence window treatments...just garden fence sprayed black and mounted to a piece of painted wood.  Simple but unexpected...my favorite :)

So come on Spring...we're ready for you here at the Putman house.  Would it be too much to ask for you to hurry it up already??? 

Happy weekend everybody...enjoy!

See you over at...
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
Sundae Scoop at I <3 Naptime
Tues. Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Laurel, I have to compliment you on your beautiful decorating style, I love the green it's so soft and you have such a creative flair for accessorizing, I'm so glad it's march break here so looking forward to the time with my son. Lets hope we all have an early Spring,
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Rosemary...XX

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  2. InMyOwnStyleMarch 12, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    You are sooo clever! Love the upside down garden fence window treatment - it is perfect.
    My best- Diane

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  3. {northern cottage}March 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    love love love the gate valance and that door! I'm so jealous!

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  4. AnneMarch 13, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Laurel, what a lovely room! Those colors work perfectly, esp love the grayish shutters. I'd love to see you post more pictures of the room as spring and summer roll around!

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  5. GARAGE SALE GALMarch 13, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Hi Laurel,
    Your sunroom looks inviting..can't wait for all this snow to melt! Winter was/is too long this year.
    Warmly,
    deb

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  6. JaneMarch 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Hi Laurel,
    Love your sunroom. I bet you are anxious to spend some time out there after a long, cold winter.
    I love your garden fence window treatment, very clever and it looks great!
    Jane

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  7. VickiMarch 14, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Love the gate valance. Doing the spring dance for you.

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  8. A Vintage VineMarch 15, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I really love this space! The pillows are perfect....I hope spring arrives soon for you!

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  9. Alison AgnewMarch 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    even if it doesn't feel much lighter and brighter outside, you've got the feeling going indoors...looks pretty!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  10. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMarch 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    It's so pretty! Love all your touches!
    Thanks for linking! Hope the sun finds you soon :)

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  11. she dreams big!March 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    We are finally having a spring-like day today but it is so windy, we still cannot be outside!

    We are planning on going to the Bachman House on April 1st. Yippee! Can you give me any recommendations on 'must see' shops for the afternoon? We might have some time on Saturday morning too on the way home to Nebraska.

    Thanks! ~~Connie

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  12. aliceMarch 17, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Laurel,
    Thanks for stopping by. God's guidance is with me each day. He is truly Our Lord and Savior.
    smiles, alice

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  13. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleMarch 17, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    It looks so fresh and spring-y! Here's to the same look *outside* soon!!

    Sarahx

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  14. BlissJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Again.... how darn clever are those window treatments. Sheesh, you're one clever cookie!

    ~Bliss~

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