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{Inspiration Workshop! — week #12, the front porch}

August 18, 2011 · 13 Comments
Filed Under: Inspiration Workshop!, seasons

{waves} Good Morning! Since there are so many inspirational, wonderful, crafty, BEAUTIFUL ideas and projects out there {ahem, thanks to *YOU*}, I thought it would be just marvelous to have a linky party each week where we show off some of these great finds through a photo post! The photos can be found online or taken by you ~ which may just be the best part about the I.W.!, which was a huge part in me starting this workshop back in June. Each Thursday we gather right here to share/link up our blog posts, which are products of the week’s prompt.

If you’re new here, you can ready more about the Inspiration Workshop! by clicking here <--- You can use that link to sign up for the I.W. weekly newsletter, too! ♥

THE PROMPT ~
This week’s prompt is THE FRONT PORCH, which is perfect for this time of year. So tell me — do you live on your Front Porch, or does it collect cobwebs? ;] Or maybe your “Front Porch” is really your backyard because you have a peaceful, countryside view and you can be found sitting out there nightly? Whatever your take is, I’m glad you’re here to link up and click through the other link-ees.

MY INSPIRATION ~
Over the weekend, Bauer and I sat on our front porch. It was seriously a gorgeous day, the sky was filled with puffy clouds, the trees were blowing in the breeze, the sun was shining, and the neighborhood was full of chatter & play. So, it only seemed natural for us to head out to the porch and hang out. I grabbed my book, a tall glass of water, and out we went :]

Soon enough four boys show up at the corner near our house for a quick game of catch. Bauer was just enamored with this game and would not take his brown eyes off of their baseball. I thought it was pretty cute of my pup ;]

And here are some photos of four GORGEOUS front porches, any one would do just fine! ;]

SHARE WITH US: what 5 things would you want on your front porch?

Here’s my list: a pitcher of lemonade, my dreamy man {tee hehe}, a comfy porch swing, a summer breeze & our family around us.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Share your blog post with us by linking up below :]

Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop!


This post is sponsored by Abby Maddy Designs ~ all things whimsy & fabulous.

Want to join us next Thursday? Next week’s prompt is FAVORITE COLOR. If you want extra inspiration, or to read about the prompt in full, sign up for our newsletter BY tonight (Thursday). The prompt for week #13 will be emailed Friday, August 19th and the linky party for week #13 will be Thursday, August 25th.


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13 Comments
Filed Under: Inspiration Workshop!, seasons

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  1. Emma says

    August 18, 2011 at 6:33 am

    Love that yellow porch! We kinda call them verandahs over here though :)
    My five things would be: pillows, good books, friends & family, a scrabble board, & homemade lemonade!

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  2. Tara says

    August 18, 2011 at 7:20 am

    love those front porches. Mine is so dull and lame. :)

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  3. tessica says

    August 18, 2011 at 7:32 am

    how’d you like water for elephants?
    i loved it while reading it…then felt underwhelemed when it was done..

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    • Gussy Sews says

      August 18, 2011 at 9:31 am

      i have like 10 pages to go — AHHH! i’ll let you know :)

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  4. Earl- Leigh says

    August 18, 2011 at 8:23 am

    My five things would be: my hubby, my furball, a pitcher of lemonade, a crochet hook with yarn and my salvation. I’m still learning how to crochet so a naughty word slips out every now and then. ;)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      August 18, 2011 at 9:31 am

      careful ;)

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  5. Kassie says

    August 18, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Love your porch ideas!
    If I had a great porch, I’d definitely want to have my girlfriends over for some margaritas and some good conversation!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      August 18, 2011 at 9:32 am

      ohhh i like your list!

      thanks for the comment, kassie! :)

      Reply
  6. Kristin says

    August 18, 2011 at 10:03 am

    Thanks for hosting the party Gussy! I linked up our side porch that we recently refreshed. Once the weather gets a *little* more bearable, it will be my very favorite place. One of the simple joys in life: sitting on your porch, breathing deeply, and watching the world go by!

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  7. Sarah-Anne says

    August 18, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    mmm…gotta have COMFY chairs, a place that’s always shady just in case it’s too hot, an outdoor ceiling fan, a good book & ppl to share my porch with. :) that’s a perfect porch in my opinion!

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  8. Lindsay says

    August 19, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Thanks for featuring me on the Inspiration Workshop newsletter! :) The five things I would want on my front porch are my husband, our dog, a cool drink in the summer or a warm drink in the winter, my book and my knitting. I loved “Water for Elephants” — hope you liked it too!

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ABOUT MAGGIE WHITLEY DESIGNS:
Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
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