Although the official first day of Summer isn’t until the 21st, once June has arrived and the temps are reaching close to 90 my thoughts turn to Summer.
Usually I decorate my front porch in an Americana theme. This year I decided to give it a twist.
Using some of my vintage collections I’m hi-lighting the fun activities that we associate with Summer. . .
Summer time is so much fun!
It’s a time for hitting balls and hearing the fans yell,
Run!
For some, (like my hubby) they have only one wish. . .
that would be to catch a ‘big’ fish!
Others just want to hang out at the beach.
Dreams of that ‘perfect tan’ are within reach!
(little nautical banner was made from paint chip samples)
The little tykes find joy in the simple things like riding
a trike.
or strapping on a backpack and taking a hike.
(did you ever decorate your bike and ride it in a children’s parade?)
Some like to camp out and sleep under the stars,
or smile in amazement as they catch fireflies in jars!
You might try packing a picnic and head to the park. . .
Soon you’ll be as happy as a Meadow Lark!
(thinking I need some flags coming out of the drink holder)
Nothing says Summer like homemade ice cream. . .
We certainly know that it makes us all scream!
(I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!)
As the summer time temps begin to rise. . .
Don’t forget to get out and enjoy the skies!
Every now and then the kid in my can’t help but write a silly little poem. Been doing it since I was young. . .why stop now? lol!
hugs and happy summer!
Jann
This post was featured at The Dedicated House for Make it Pretty Monday. Thanks Kathryn!
I will be sharing with these fun parties:
The Dedicated House for Make it Pretty Monday
Coastal Charm for Show and Share
Home Away from Home for Tuesday's at our Home Party
Kathe with an e for You're Gonna Love it Tuesday
We Call it Junkin for History and Home
Green Willow Pond for What We Accomplished Weds.
Melissas Antiques for Thrifty Things Friday
This post was featured at: The Dedicated House for Make it Pretty Monday. Thanks Kathryn!
37 comments
What fun decorating, Jann! I love everything you have done...from the baseballs to the tricycle to the star---so cute! Love it- You are READY for summer! xo Diana
You have so many fun vintage goodies on your porch, Jann! I would feel right at home!
You have so many fun vintage goodies on your porch, Jann! I would feel right at home!
I love your porch, Jann! It screams summer & is so much fun!
Love your porch Jann ! The hampers and the lanterns are my favorites :)
Love your porch Jann ! The hampers and the lanterns are my favorites :)
Oh Jann,
Love the picnic baskets and that trike is too cute. I always love your vignettes. This porch is beautiful.
Have a super start to the new week.
Kris
Oh so much fun! I was just looking at my son's baseballs and thinking I need to use them somehow for summer decor!
So many fun and great things to put on a porch.
Have a lovely week.
Denise
Hi Jann, I love how you decorated everything and it looks so patriotic too. Have a nice week.
Julie
Jann, I love your summery porch. It will be so nice all through the summer too. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
What great vintage goodies you have on your front porch!!
~Cindy
What a beautiful and summery porch! Could you and decorate mine?
Blessings
Linda
I love all of your summer time Jann! So refreshing! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
love the star on the window, and that cute trike, jann!
Jann what a fun porch for summer. Love all your vignettes. The bistro chair is a find I hope I can get my hands on!!
Cynthia
This post is just FUN!
I am going to steal your idea with the window, flag and star...I have all three items!
You have a great collection. I love all the vintage pieces.
Angel
You have some great pieces of Americana. I like to pull out Americana and patriotic pieces for the summer months. I have to ask about the wonderful sitting Uncle Sam. Can you give me any details? I've collected Uncle Sam folk figures since the 80s. This is a wonderful piece!
Cute poem to go with the displays!
An adorable poem and darling summertime decorations! I love those lanterns!
Thanks for sharing!
Erica
I am in love with that red slatted chair.
I am in love with that red slatted chair.
Oh, how cute! I love how it all came together and speaks of summer.
What a great space you have to display your treasures! Love that red chair...swoon!
Cute and clever couplets. Great styling with all the elements of summer. Love the unifying red, white and blue color theme. I bet HD and Lowe's will be out of those colors of paint chips tomorrow.
What Fun and Fabulous decorating ideas!- I love how you used these objects together to create your theme without the predictable July 4th decorations- might steal the paint chip idea!
Happy Summer!
You have fabulous decorating skills, Jann! My favorite has to be the lineup of lanterns. What wonderful colors. Thank you for joining the History & Home link party. So glad you did! -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Love the Americana them you've got going on there! The poem is pretty darn cute too :) Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Blessings, Deborah
Oh my goodness Jann....your porch is filled with so many wonderful bits of Americana! I want to come a check everything out!!
Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Project Inspire{d}!!
Hope your weekend was extraordinary!
Oh my goodness Jann....your porch is filled with so many wonderful bits of Americana! I want to come a check everything out!!
Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Project Inspire{d}!!
Hope your weekend was extraordinary!
This is all so perfect for summer. I love the baseballs in the basket and that green lantern is awesome! Thanks for sharing @ TTF! :)
I'm lovin' your porch Jann. We always do a big Fourth of July party at our house so I love the Americana theme. Thank you for the inspiration.
Blessings,
Patti
I'm lovin' your porch Jann. We always do a big Fourth of July party at our house so I love the Americana theme. Thank you for the inspiration.
Blessings,
Patti
So many cute decorating ideas. I need to get my front porch in order and have some fresh Summer decorations. Thanks for inspiring me.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Hi Jann,
Your red tricycle is a real vintage charmer and I can see you have a red thermos too, they are fun to collect.
Hugs, Lynnie
www.cottagegalstyle.com
So pretty and fun!! Love all your sweet touches!! :) Wishing you a lovely weekend!! xo Holly
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