Welcome to a tour of my spring porch and entryway! My house was built circa 1875 in a small farming town that is growing into a popular Chicago suburb. The town has more than doubled its size since we moved here. Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Tour that features other bloggers showcasing part of their homes decked out for the season. Thanks to Krista at The Happy Housie and April at House by Hoff for organizing this week’s events. Links to all bloggers is at the end of this post. A special welcome to those of you visiting from House 214 Design! (This post contains affiliate links.)
But first, here’s my old farmhouse porch and entryway decorated for the spring season!
The photo below was taken as the sun was rising early in the morning. This is my favorite morning spot to enjoy a cup of coffee during spring, summer, and fall. The end of our street turns into a gravel path that winds its way up through the nearby forest preserve, so a few passers-by are seen while sitting on the swing. Sometimes neighbors stop and we talk about gardening.
It’s so peaceful out here on the porch. I added some new blue, spring pillows in a paisley pattern to the porch swing and found a pair of over-sized mugs perfect for my morning cup o’ joe!
Hubby bought me some yummy Cadberry chocolate eggs! In the background on my spring porch is my three-gallon crock filled with silk hydrangeas. Once my own hydrangea bush is flowering, I’ll be able to use fresh blooms.
The front door wears a white flowery wreath and basket of white flowers. I plan to change the door handle this year. Any suggestions?
A couple years ago we gave our old farmhouse a new color scheme. The siding is Butter Up, the dark blue is Downpour, and the turquoise is Rivulet. The white trim is Snow; all by Sherwin Williams. I opted for blue pillows on the spring porch to match the darker trim.
Inside, more white flowers greet you in the entryway.
I love the double windows just inside our front door. This is the perfect place for plants needing direct sunlight. Outside this window is the empty lot we own, which holds our vegetable and flower garden. I love seeing the plants from this window once summer comes.
Paper whites are ready to bloom! I shared how to create a moss ball planter for the store-bought fern. These moss balls are known as kokedama and are super easy to make (just a little messy, though).
Butterflies in jars join the spring line-up in front of the window.
Pussy willows are a sure sign of spring so I placed a few stems in my old, white bean crock.
One of my favorite flea market finds from last year is my cow oil painting from Julie Norkus. I call her Bessie (the cow, not Julie). She likes to greet people walking in the front door.
White silk ranunculus were on sale for half-price at Hobby Lobby. I stock up on florals whenever they have their sale.
From the other angle, it looks like Bessie is smelling the flowers!
Next Wednesday I’ll share the rest of my spring home tour, which includes my “new” sitting room.
Next on the tour is Abby from Just a Girl and Her Blog. And be sure to enjoy more spring gorgeousness presented by my fellow bloggers below.
For now,
Monday
House by Hoff / The Happy Housie / The Turquoise Home / Maison de Pax / Refresh Restyle
Tuesday
The House of Wood / Simplicity in the South / Place of My Taste / Tidy Mom / That’s My Letter
Wednesday
Sincerely, Sara D. / at HOME with the barkers / Paint Me Pink / Nina Hendrick Design Co. / A Burst of Beautiful
Thursday
Just a Girl and Her Blog / Cherished Bliss / At Charlotte’s House / House 214 Design / Town and Country Living
Friday
Cassie Bustamante / Robb Restyle / Erin Spain / My Fabuless Life / The Wicker House
Jaime Costiglio says
March 9, 2017 at 7:19 amJennifer it’s so bright and colorful and I only wish I had a front porch as pretty as yours! Personally I like the storm door handle and all the little green touches of Spring are perfect.
APRIL HOFF says
March 9, 2017 at 8:08 amOh, Jennifer! I feel like I could just curl up on that front porch and eat all of those chocolate eggs! So springy and delightful, friend! xo
Donna says
March 9, 2017 at 8:16 amLove your color scheme! Very fresh and inviting…what a sweet little wreath on the door. It would be great to have an extra lot for gardening.
Abby at Just a Girl and Her Blog says
March 9, 2017 at 8:54 amSuch a lovely tour! I absolutely love all of the pretty colors on your porch! And Bessie is just darling. 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful week, Jennifer!
~Abby =)
JenWoodhouse.com says
March 9, 2017 at 9:07 amSo pretty, as usual, Jennifer! Your porch is so colorful and welcoming and I’m so jealous of your paper whites!
Pat M. says
March 9, 2017 at 10:07 amJust love your shades of blue Springtime porch. It goes so pretty with the yellow paint on your house. I have a tiny walk-upon front porch – it’s covered but it’s only 5×6 so not much chance to decorate if I want to be able to open the front door. There’s room for a tall plant and a piece of decor on the adjacent attached garage wall and that’s it. I do put down a colorful rug when the weather gets nicer but would so much love to have a comfy chair or a porch swing. Oh well – I’m happy to have a home.
Charlotte @ At Charlotte's House says
March 9, 2017 at 10:52 amI’m so jealous of you southerners who can bring out plants this early in the season! Not quite ready here in CT. And I am LITERALLY editing my kokedama post too! LOVE them! 🙂
Cassie Bustamante says
March 9, 2017 at 1:25 pmsuch a warm and welcoming porch! i second charlotte… too cold here still!!
Marlene Stephenson says
March 9, 2017 at 3:04 pmIt looks like Spring such beautiful colors, i really enjoy your style.
Tammy says
March 9, 2017 at 7:44 pmI love how you’ve used so many colors on your porch!
Bright and cheerful, I can believe it’s a favorite spot.
Susan Bajdek says
March 9, 2017 at 8:43 pmOn my daughter’s screen porch, she used a silver plated pie server as a door handle. It was bent so you can grab on to it. It looks very country. We live in Tx., but both my husband and I are from In. He is from South Bend, and I am from Peru, In. I love all your ideas.
Sara says
March 9, 2017 at 9:37 pmI love your DIY moss ball planter, and I’ll have to check out your tutorial! I also am loving all your spring touches – such a pretty home!
Barbara Harilaou says
March 10, 2017 at 3:36 amYour porch is so calming and beautiful I love the colors the way you put everything together.
Shirley @Housepitality Designs says
March 10, 2017 at 8:25 amA most beautiful and welcoming porch! Just love the gorgeous colors that you have used! A wonderful place to greet your welcome your family and friends…have a great weekend!
Kristy Robb says
March 10, 2017 at 1:38 pmI’m seriously crushing on that aqua door! Everything about your little porch is super adorable. Cheers! Kristy
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March 12, 2017 at 9:03 amI love your front porch! It looks like a perfect place to have coffee with a friend. Thanks for sharing your home!
Maria Brittis says
March 13, 2017 at 4:32 pmWhat a beautiful entryway, the door colors are my favorite. You home is perfect for Spring Decor! I am going to gladly pin this.
Maria
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says
March 13, 2017 at 6:17 pmThat is a lovely Spring porch! Wish I could be one of those neighbors passing by & talking with you about gardening! Then I could see your porch up close with my own 2 eyes! Love the colors you chose too. What is that thing in your house that has the butterflies in it & looks sort of like a clock? That is a most interesting piece of decor!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
March 13, 2017 at 8:41 pmIt’s all so charming and beautiful, Jennifer. I always love seeing what you’ve done to your home.
Elizabeth Wright says
March 15, 2017 at 12:15 pmI love your place! I actually really like the screen door handle style, but it does seem out of proportion. The same thing only bigger would look good. Or you could go with an antique style. I found some really neat ones on ebay. I put them on a guest room closet door.
Krista says
March 19, 2017 at 11:06 amFresh, charming, and perfect for spring Jennifer!! I love it all – that wreath! (Sorry it took me so long to get here, we left for a spring break vacation last Friday early and just arrived home!)
Cindy Stringer says
April 6, 2017 at 4:10 amBeautiful!
I too have a yellow house and am struggling with shutter/trim colors.
Could you tell me what paint/shades are your trim and door?
Thanks!
Cindy
Elizabeth Linder says
May 18, 2017 at 9:22 pmHi there! Love it all. Where did you get the wreath?
Lisa says
August 16, 2017 at 9:46 pmSo thrilled to come across this while looking for paint color ideas. Our little cottage is being prepped for painting and I’m struggling with color ideas. It has been various shades of cream/yellow for over 30 years, and it was supposed to be repainted gray a few years ago, with an aqua door. Due to road construction, we didn’t do it. Now our neighbor is considering that same pallet on her large four square. Grrr….so, trying to decide if I should stick with yellow, but go a bit brighter. Tried 5 so far and not happy with any. Too creamy, too golden or too lemony. Who would think it would be so hard? The trim has fresh coat of white and the sills will be aqua/teal family. Door is aqua…but end up more tiffany blue. Anyway, I was considering adding another color to the strip at the top of the window frame and wondered how it would look as I have never seen that in a contrasting color!! SO glad to see that you did it. I LOVE it and will do that with mine. I’m glad you provided your colors. I will be back to the paint store tomorrow to look at those paint chips!!