4th of July on the Front Porch

Byljanning@dukemanorfarm.com
FYI- forgive my use of Southernisms. I tried to make corrections where I could.
 There are two things every Southerner wants- A big pitcher  of sweet tea and a big ole front poach porch.
A poach porch to shoot the breeze on , eat our supper on and take naps on. You see, that’s just what us Southerners do. In fact we caint figure out why people don’t just live on their porch.
See, in my family, we like to entertain and more then
 likely it will be outside on the poach. We built this house for that very reason. So this year, I reckon the 4th is on the porch.
Most of our friends will walk on over from somewhere down yonder the road and find a seat to just sit… and sit, which is not really a problem cause every  Southern porch should have plenty of seats.
 With big comfy cushion and pillows-  but you wanna make sure they aint to comfy or they won’t go home!

This is an example of the conversation you might hear on a Southern Porch
” Did ya’ll hear about lil Johnny causing a ruckus down over at Stans place last evening”? or maybe this 
 “Yall young’ns stop a-carryin on so we cain’t hear each other talk.” 
Or when my neighbor asks  

“How’d all them dadburned “junebugs” git on your rose bushes?”

 And then there’s the little extras that help us to celebrate Independence day, like these little pin wheels tucked inside a mason jar
or a stash of sparklers for the kids, although locals around this part prefer to set off dynamite as firecrackers instead
And goodness gracious, don’t forget to serve the sweet tea. It’s kinda like the law around here to drink your tea out of a chilled mason jar
 Although in a town of 500, chances are the one and only police officer ( aka- po-po) is sitting right next to you drinking his sweet tea too!
  Most important is to celebrate our country’s independence and enjoy the day with your family and friends on wherever your front porch is!

 PS- you can find my Burlap summer wreath tutorial  here and my Stars and Stripe pillow here


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40 Comments

  4. What a fabulous front porch and those little touches are fabulous! I am in love with the pinwheels! I love the humor (that is coming from a Northerner : ) LOL!!! made me smile! even though i drink my iced tea with no sugar (i know — i think it is against the law in about 29 states) i would still love to share a glass with you on your grand porch! hugs and happy 4th to you and yours!

  8. Yep…that is a fine Southern poach! Love the decor. I am a die hard poach sitter but with the temp of 109 yesterday I whimped out, so I was glad to be able to sip my sweet tea and enjoy yours 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

  10. I'm heading up from my South Florida home (which is definitely not a Southern town) to spend the 4th on your poach. That seems more my speed than the craziness down here. I seriously love that porch.

  12. *sigh* I wish I had a poach. Not a big sweet tea drinker, but I kin make some mint juleps. Or I can brang some o' Jim-Bob's shaan with me. He makes it outta peaches. Gotta still up at Grandaddy's place.

  15. Laura…your Southern Porch is truly one that anyone could just walk up to and "sit a spell"…It is gorgeous and love all the patriotic touches for the 4th, especially that flag pillow you made!…Now, I'll have that sweet tea with lemon please!

  20. i think I was meant to have been born, or at least lived in the South. Love front porches, yours included. Nice to stop by and visit. You are now invited to stop by my northern porch–I'll have the sweet tea ready. 🙂 ~Zuni

  23. What a wonderful front porch, now if we could only celebrate the July Fourth in the fall it would be great! Love your pillows and red touches! LEzlee

  24. Ohhhh I LOVE your front porch! Love love love! I could so sit out there all day long and just enjoy! Such an inspiration! And oohhh I haven't seen pin wheels in a LONG time… how fun!!!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

  25. I'd be perfectly happy sitting on your porch with ya'll drinking tea and watching the world go by, Laura! What a sweet place you created!

    xoxo laurie

  28. I got a kick out of this post. Living in Texas (and previously in Florida and Mississippi) I know well that tea just tastes better in a mason jar. In fact, that's all we drink out of.

  30. Our former home was perfect to have a wide front porch and if we had stayed there, that was the plan. Your 'poach' is wonderful. I hope your are sitting there right now with some lemonade and good friends.

  33. You have a wonderful and very inviting front porch. There is nothing like a wonderful old large porch.
    Sandy

  39. Aw, I love this!! I've had those very conversations myself!! I'll think of you having a dandy of a time on your poach while I'm chillin on mine! Happy 4th!~~Angela

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