Front Porch Addition

No, this addition didn't involve knocking down any walls or putting any up.  I mentioned my trips to the Brass Armadillo this past weekend.  In fact, they probably think I am casing the place now because I have been there three times in the last four days.  Each time I go, there is something new to look at.  I ventured there today with a friend after work.  I have been thinking about the white wicker rocking chair I think I mentioned in a previous post, or maybe I didn't.  Either way, I spotted a white wicker rocking chair on Saturday and thought it would look great on our front porch.  I actually really enjoy our front porch in the summer time.  It has windows on three sides and it is great to sit out there and look out.  The only problem with sitting out there and looking out is that there was nothing to sit on out there.  Enter the white wicker rocking chair.  I decided to bite the bullet tonight and buy the chair.  I knew if I let too much time pass and went back to get it only to find it had been purchased, I would be annoyed with myself for letting that happen.  Of course, with the rocking chair I also needed a foot rest to to go with it.  There were several to pick from, but I found one that I thought fit the bill.  For the look I'm going for on the front porch, I'm not a huge fan of the color and fabric on it, but those can be changed out. 

I think I'm going to paint the rocking chair black and the legs of the foot rest black and I have some red linen fabric I can use to re upholster the top part of the bench.  I haven't had much time for projects this week because I have been on the go a lot more than I thought I would be.  Last night I was running errands, tonight was dinner with my mom which I always enjoy, and tomorrow night is dinner with an old friend, which I am also looking forward to.  I suppose I should probably stay home one of these night so I can get the house ready for the open house on Sunday.  There are some things that need cleaning, but hanging out with cool people is much better than cleaning the house!