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March 26, 2012 ·

Spring Porch Mini Makeover

Before/After· curb appeal· front porch· gardening· Spring

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This past weekend we spruced up the front porch a bit. We’ve been in the garden cleaning out weeds, adding mulch, and mowing, seeding and fertilizing the lawn. Yes spring is here! Time to work on improving the curb appeal and giving the porch a mini makeover!

Spring Front Porch

Along with spring comes spring cleaning and this porch needed a good cleaning! Besides wiping down all the wood work, and cleaning out the dirty corners, we had decided earlier that the door color just had to go. The left picture shows what the door looked like last spring with and the right picture shows A Fall Front Porch theme where we added the Monogramed Urns. I really loved the tangerine door especially in the autumn, but the color has faded over time and started looking more peachy than tangerine. This door has been black in the past and it was a scorcher to the touch, so this time I decided to paint it in an espresso brown. Granted, it’s not too far off from black but it’ll do for now until I change my mind (which means the color has a 6 month survival rate!).

Spring porch Decorating a Fall Front Porch

Last year my door had a lovely Fresh Spring Wreath made of grapevine, forsythia, and limes, but I wanted to try something different this spring! How about a Spring Door Bucket Planter?

Fresh Spring Wreath

Years ago I had won this adorable door bucket at a Southern Living Home show. It hung on a wall in my home and held a few magazines, but I had never tried it on a door… duh… it’s called a door bucket Kim! It is very thin and I knew it wouldn’t hold a ton of flowers but I thought I’d give it a try anyhow. I lined the door bucket with the cut off corner of a large black trash bag. These bags are the very thick type that won’t leak. Next I filled it with potting soil.

Door Bucket fill door bucket with soil

These gorgeous violas then were transplanted into the door bucket. I love violas! They are so petite, bright, and cheerful! Violas also make beautiful pressed flowers.

Purple Violas

The flowers only need watering a few times a week. Don’t they make a cheerful entrance to your approaching guests?

Spring door bucket planter

The planters received some creeping phlox, snapdragons, and ivy. I can’t wait for it all to grow and fill out with pops of bright color!

Spring Porch Makeover

What spring porch projects are you working on?

Kim

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  1. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Very pretty Kim!!

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks Martina!

  2. Susie says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Gorgeous Kim! I just helped a former Southern Living at Home consultant clean out her garage, and we found SIX of these Glorious Door Buckets brand new. I think I better fill them up and decorate the neighborhood! 🙂 I appreiate the inspiration

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks Susie! Oh wow, to find 6 would be awesome! I had considered spray painting it a different color also. Maybe I’ll try that next time. Thanks for stopping by!

  3. Mrs.B says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Looks great!

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you very much!

  4. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Love it Kim! And your monogrammed urns – may have to do that to mine!!
    Kelly

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks so much Kelly! I love the urns and it was a fun project!

  5. Jessica Bruno says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Oh nice! I have one of those little hanging metal thingys that I should put something in. Love the brick 🙂

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks Jessica!

  6. Anna K. says

    March 26, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    We are getting ready to put our home on the market so this is great inspiration for our porch! Thanks for sharing, Ms. Kim!

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      Curb appeal especially when selling is so important! Thanks for stopping by!

  7. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Looks pretty! Love the fresh flower planter on the door…

    🙂

    Linda

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much Linda! It needed a change! 🙂

  8. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    The door color is way better, and I’m loving those violet violas in the yellow basket!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 26, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      Yep, the tangerine just HAD to go! Thanks Jes!

  9. Leslie's Garden says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:01 am

    How pretty! I love the violas and the unique “pot”.

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 27, 2012 at 12:29 am

      Thank you Leslie! Have a wonderful week!

  10. Amy Fountain says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:49 am

    That’s a nice touch! Your door looks lovely and inviting.

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 27, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks!

  11. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 27, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Kim – It all looks so beautiful. I was hoping to do a front entry update this weekend and your ideas are very inspiring. 🙂 Megan

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 27, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you Megan!

  12. Shelia says

    March 27, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    This is so pretty!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 28, 2012 at 2:20 am

      Thank you Shelia!

  13. Kim B. says

    March 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    LOVE the color of your door, especially how it makes the yellow color of the bucket pop! Beautiful flowers too 🙂

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 28, 2012 at 2:21 am

      Oh that door needed some TLC for sure! Thanks Kim!

  14. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 27, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Oh my, take a bow!

    You’ve put a “spring” in my step with your creative loveliness.

    Have a blessed day!

    • Kim Wilson says

      March 28, 2012 at 2:20 am

      What a wonderful comment! You just made me smile! Thank you!

  15. CSI girl says

    March 28, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I hope you will share this starting tonight at The CSI Project, The challenge is Spring Vignettes and Decor. That includes Easter. It will be a great party!!! Lots of inspiration.
    http://www.thecsiproject.com

    hugs,
    Dee, the CSI Girl

  16. renee @ Singing With Birds says

    March 29, 2012 at 5:37 am

    Love what you’ve done..liked the before and L O V E the after. It makes almost want to paint tomorrow. Your violas are perfection in your pretty door bucket. Happy Spring too.

  17. René says

    April 5, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Pansies & violas are one of my favorites. Your porch is perfect for spring!

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