40 years ago when my DH built our house it was the smallest house on the block. A 2 bedroom with 2 more bedrooms in the basement for our family of 7. Over the years the house has grown as DH added more rooms and this last construction was to close in the back porch with two big windows.
I'm not the best photographer by far but you get the general idea of how the house has grown. The part on the right is not the neighbour's house in case you wondered. ( Sorry about the step ladder but it was too heavy for me to move).
I have a very short 'clothesline' to hang my gardening gloves on to dry. Not pretty but so useful, as is the towel bar next to it where a towel hangs in summer so we can rinse dirty hands before coming in.
Those 2 bluegreen metal trellises will hopefully be covered with Clematis in Summer if the guys didn't stomp on the emerging plants when they were working.
This is how the inside of the "porch" looks now. I need to buy blinds ( the windows face South), and fill any empty pots with flowering plants.
This picture turned out very dark but this table and chairs are at the other end of the porch, near to the glass door from the sun room.
We've had one warm and sunny day recently and are sure hoping for more in the near future. Winter seems to be reluctant to leave all over the country. Soon we'll actually be able to sit out here and have our meals. I'm looking forward to NO BUGS this year!!
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Granny Marigold
"No bugs" does sound wonderful! Looks like we are in for a bit warmer temps, which will bring on days of rain. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteI love it! It makes such a cozy, warm looking place to sit, and I love the swing with the quilt. Your house looks big!
ReplyDeleteNo bugs is a good thing! Your porch looks like a great place to spend some time:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful addition, bug free does sound good. You are blessed with a beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteThat back porch is wonderful! So sunny and bug free! I say more power to you as far as spreading out and adding on. Looks spacious and you need it for your big family! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your closed in porch, it looks so cozy. The big windows are awesome, what a great place.
ReplyDeleteThe porch looks great! That last picture makes your house look huge, but I know how pictures can make things look bigger than they really are. That said, it is probably one of the biggest houses on the block now ;-)
ReplyDeleteLoving your porch! The inside pictures look so inviting. I do hope to see pictures of your flower gardens when they are in bloom. Here, we don't have to think about bugs yet - they'd freeze to death! I really enjoyed looking at your lovely porch. A job well done. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteI think an added to house holds lots of stories!
ReplyDeleteI bet you are itching to get out in that pretty garden!
Your screened in porch is perfect!
I so enjoyed seeing how your house has grown and the new closed in porch is just adorable. I love the way you have everything set up and what a delightful place it will be to enjoy your meals when it warms up a bit more. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place you have created. I love your new porch! Thanks for giving us a tour! Nancy
ReplyDeleteWE enclosed our back deck several years ago. We don't have windows, just screens. We absolutely love it out there. Hubby made frames covered with plastic sheeting that he puts up when the weather starts getting cold, so it's a three season room. I hope you enjoy your porch as much as we enjoy ours!
ReplyDeleteOh, let's do hope for NO bugs, after this long winter. Your porch is wonderful -- what a cozy, beautiful place to sit and enjoy your yard :) Good work!!
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