Monday, April 30, 2012

114th Table Top Tuesday


Welcome to the 114th Table Top Tuesday.  I am taking my post outside today to the front porch.  The weather has been super hot, but finally we had a couple of days that cooled off again, so I decided to sit in the shade on the front porch and have a glass of wine and relax.  Such a great way to spend an hour or so and just enjoy the nice weather.


 Some simple cheese and crackers with my glass of wine.


 You can also see the new basket display I made for the front door.  My wreath finally fell apart, so time to replace it.


I try to keep the entry really simple and plain since it isn't very big.  Just a couple of potted plants.


 The house is painted a soft beige and the door is a chocolate brown.


I didn't want to buy anything new, so I looked through my stash and found a  "dipper" shaped basket.  Some ivy, a few tulips and a couple of Calla lilies and I called it done.  I added one sprig of tall grass next to the handle of the basket.  Very simple and understated.  Fits my house perfectly.


If you were here I would pour you a glass of wine and we could rock and chat for hours.



I am joining Alison at The Polo House for Favorites on the First.  This month she is featuring front doors.  Be sure to visit and you will definitely be inspired to spruce up your area.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.







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  1. Marty, your front porch looks like the perfect spot to rock and watch the world go by. We have to enjoy these not-yet-too-hot days while we can!

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  2. Looks simply beautiful Marty.

    We just walked into the house after a trip to see one of J's doctors in St Louis (good news this time). On the way down and back I wondered if I would be here in time to link up.LOL It is about a 100 mile round trip and of course, you know I have to do some meandering!

    Thanks for hosting!

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  3. I would LOVE to sit there with you on those comfy rockers Marty! They are so inviting...Your door looks fantastic! The Calla lilies are a very nice touch...
    Have a fun week,
    Big Hugs,
    Donna

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  4. Beautiful entry, Marty! Very welcoming and relaxing...Christine

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  5. That looks very pretty Marty..

    could have some ice water please:)
    wine makes me loopy,,well ok loopier than usual lol..

    glad ya'll got a few cool days to enjoy the outdoors.

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  6. You better enjoy that porch before it gets too hot. Such a nice place to just hang out. Thanks for hosting.

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  7. Hi Marty, what a warm and welcoming porch you have. I can see many an hour sitting here with you. Thanks for hosting .. hugs ~lynne~

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  8. Your door looks lovely, Marty. We are having a humid day here today and are supposed to get a thunderstorm. I'm hoping not, but it looks like the sun is going in. I was hoping to sit outside and read my book but I guess I can do it inside as well ~ with the AC on!

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  9. Really a cozy porch. Hope you sit and just relax as you already done so much on your beautiful home.

    Happy TTT...

    Hugs,
    /Chie

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  10. The front door looks great Marty. No front door party for me yet, too cold for plants!

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  11. Your door arrangement is wonderful and thanks for hosting.

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  12. Marty, your porch looks so nice and welcoming. I'm still waiting for the real warm days to get here! ;) Thank you for hosting!

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  13. It must be nice to have some warm weather to be able to sit outside. It's been rather cold and rainy here after the warm start we had in March. Oh - and what a luxury to be able to sit and have a glass of wine. Enjoy your sweet weather, wine, and lovely porch.
    Cindy

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  14. How beautiful!!! Chatting for hours on the porch with a glass of wine sounds perfect! Enjoy the beautiful weather! XO, Aimee

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  15. Hi Marty...

    I would love to sit with you out that lovely porch of yours...and have a refreshment and chat, dear friend! You have everything looking sooo pretty outside! Love your new florals and basket that you created for the door! Thank you for sharing more of your beautiful home with us! And...thank you for hosting another week of TTT!

    Love ya,
    Chari

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  16. What a lovely porch and the perfect place for that glass of wine. Enjoy before the temperatures are to hot!
    Your stash of goodies provided you with a lovely look for your front door. Thanks Marty for hosting.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  17. Your front porch looks lovely. Thanks for hosting :)

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  18. Marty, your front porch looks so inviting. What a wonderful place to wile away a few hours. Beautiful!

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  19. I wish I could join you on your pretty front porch, Marty! I'd love to have you out of my patio. Thanks for hosting!

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  20. You have ALL the necessities: rocking chair, wine, cheese, beautiful environment!
    Enjoy!
    Nancy

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  21. I love those rocking chairs! Of course I love the wine and cheese too...
    XO Cindy

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  22. How cozy and inviting Marty, wish I could go for the wine and cheese. I love your entrance and the door arrangement is pretty and so welcoming! Thank you for having me once more at TTT. Have a great week.
    FABBY

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  23. Marty your porch is so very inviting. I do wish I were rocking away and enjoying a glass of wine with you! Thanks for hosting. Wow 114Th TTT already. Where does the time go?

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  24. hello lovely lady,
    I finally have something that qualifies for the party!

    The basket on the door is so cute. I just got a similar basket at an estate sale and was wondering where to use it. Now I know!
    Thanks
    Rhonda

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  25. Well, if I were there I would drink a glass of wine with you and munch some cheese and crackers! Doesn't that sound nice?? Does to me. I would say "so what's the latest gossip, Marty!" and you would say.."Mona, PLEASE, I do NOT gossip!" and we would drink our wine. Another glass ...and I would say.."what's the latest gossip, Marty..?" and you would say.."well, the other day I was at the store and ran into.." :):)

    Your front door looks stunning! Very Marty!!
    Hugs,
    Mona

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  26. It looks lovely, Marty. Make mine a cold soda or water , I don't drink!
    Hope you get to spend some time out there. Still too cold here for porch sitting, and we have to wait for the pollen invasion to set up, or everything will be green!
    Thanks for hosting!

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  27. I just love your front porch, Marty. It always looks warm and inviting. I'd even bring my own coffee to sit there a spell with you. Your front door looks GORGEOUS, too! xo Diana

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  28. Looks so inviting Marty! I would love to sit with you and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or wine in the evening! We're still not warm enough up here to do that quite yet!
    I like your basket on the door- it's really cute and the tulips are right in season!

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  29. Your porch looks so inviting. Wish I could sit for a spell.

    - The Tablescaper

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  30. Your porch is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a glass of wine or iced tea, dream or read a book. Very inviting, Marty!

    XO,
    Jane

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  31. Beautiful uncluttered entrance! I'm envious, mine really needs work. Need to go see those doors for inspiration. Thanks for hosting TTT!

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  32. Definitely porch time! I did my porch too! Love your new door decoration. It nice to have something new each season. Thanks for hosting, Marty!

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  33. Hi Marty,
    What a lovely front porch you have. Such a welcoming entrance to your home. Thank you for hosting your lovely party and happy May to you.
    Nancy

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  34. Such a cool and inviting looking porch. I love a rocker, now you just need an old fashioned church fan to fan yourself with.

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  35. Une très belle et agréable manière de profiter d'un moment de calme et de douceur... De très belles photos... J'adore vos chaises...
    Gros bisous, je vous souhaite beaucoup de bonheur et de santé en ce jour de 1 mai.

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  36. Your front porch looks so inviting! I'd love to sit there with you and have a glass of wine!

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  37. I wish I could sit on your porch with you and chat and share a glass of wine. I could use a glas right now! Love the new basket on the door too. XO, Pinky

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  39. Your front porch looks so welcoming. I will join you for a tipple thank you xx

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  40. Marty, both porch and door are very welcoming. I love the simplicity of the basket. You did a great job. My porch is often quite busy so I try to keep the door simple. I too am joining Polohouse. Fun to see everyones doors. Heaven knows I have a door fetish! Thanks for hosting.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  41. Your entryway, just like the rest of your home, is serene and inviting. I would be happy to be welcomed there!
    Thanks for being such a gracious hostess--in so many ways.
    Blessings,
    ~april

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  42. Such a lovely place to sit and relax :) Thanks for hosting!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  43. Marty, your front porch looks sooo pretty! It is just the perfect spot to sit down and relax. Love your new basket of flowers on the door!!!

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  44. I would love to rock and chat with you and Oh I'll take a glass of wine also

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  45. Hello Marty - your front porch is very inviting - there's so much inspiration in blogland! I appreciate you being a gracious hostess!
    Kathy

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  46. Marty,
    your front porch is very nice. Love to sit there & relax with a cup of tea.
    Pat

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  47. Hi Marty, this looks like such a relaxing spot! I think I'll join you!

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  48. Nice Porch, very cozy.
    I know I haven't linked up in a while. But I made this Bulletin Board and wanted to share it everyone, it turned out so nice.
    Thanks for having me to your party.
    I hope you have a great week.

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  49. Marty - A very nice job on that entry and front porch! It is very inviting. I can just visualize sitting out on a cool evening enjoying that wine and cheese.
    Blessings, L

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  50. Your entry is so inviting! I have a lavender house...I wonder if the chocolate brown door would work well with lavender! I love it!

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  51. Marty,
    Love your entry - so bright and cheery - that green garden stool is fab!

    And although I love to collect lots of things, it's super hard to control myself from hanging too much up!
    I need an intervention!
    Kelly

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  52. Hi Marti! Your entryway looks so inviting! love that one chair seems like a his and one a hers..(hat) Love the pottery, so pretty. Have a great bweek! Sunny109(Dianna)

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  53. Marty, I really like your porch rockers with the cute striped pillows. I'd love to have a glass of wine and sit and rock
    "a spell" with you. :)
    Babs
    Oh, the dipper shaped door basket is so cute.

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  54. I totally want to come and sit with you today, Marty!
    So pretty!
    Your door arrangement it perfect. Love that sweet little basket.

    xox
    A
    Thanks for sharing at Favorites on the First!

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  55. Thanks for having a fun party!


    Jody

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  56. Forgot to tell you I love your porch so relaxing! Love how you made it feel so comfortable. The cheese and wine looks so inviting! Thanks for sharing.

    Jody

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  57. Hi Marty! Your porch looks so serene and calm.
    I can just picture relaxing out there, with perhaps an adult beverage, and someone to talk with... perfect.

    My front porch looks like the Old Furniture Graveyard right now ... I really needed some inspiration!

    All the best ... Cass

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  58. Oh how I wish I were there Marty. Gorgeous porch!

    Paula

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  59. Marty, your home is so pretty and welcoming! I would love to sit on your porch and have a drink with you!

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