It’s spring time! That means the weather has warmed up and we are spending more time outside. I enjoy dining al fresco but everything outdoors has had a layer of pollen on it for the last month. I am hoping the worst is over, so last weekend I decided to shower off the screened porch in preparation for the opportunity to eat our meals there.
Our screened porch is nothing fancy, but I do enjoy having it. When we first moved in I painted the floor an imperfect black and white checkerboard. This is a shot during the first spring croquet party we hosted.
Last year, we got a new (to us) outdoor dining set so I decided to update the floor. I used Behr’s Porch & Floor paint.
I’m sad that the majesty palm in the corner did not make it! I got that palm from Ikea last winter and had it in the living room at first but later moved it outdoors. Maybe I will try again with another one this spring.
I didn’t bother taking pics of the pollen, just imagine everything covered in a layer of chartreuse. It’s all cleaned up and looking good again. Now it’s time to enjoy it!
Are you spending more time outdoors? Any great spring/summer recipes to try?
-J
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Love your floor treatments….both the checkerboard and the newly painted floor. FYI….the palms don’t seem to like being moved…very picky species…but a good look for a screened space…keep trying….maybe a banana tree since you have to move in and out. I kill at least one palm every couple of years….sad but true.
I am a huge fan of eating outdoors!! Lovely space. 🙂
Ah pollen! At least the worst is over!
Love your palm – I’ve never had much luck with them either. I put them in my sunroom and they look fabulous for a few months until their untimely demise!
So glad you linked this up too – I’d love to have a screened in porch to sip my cocktails!
Kelly
what a fabulous space!!! thanks so much for sharing at the mission possible linky party! : ) hugs…
We have a screened porch too, and I love it. Your spot looks so inviting and cozy.
Love your screened porch! I am hoping to add one in the next couple of years. Love the painted floor! I am a fellow partier over at thrifty decor chick.
If you love your screened porch half as much as I do, I know you LOVE it!! I just posted our screened porch too–stop on over if you’d like! I hope you enjoy many meals out there. ~Zuni
Thanks! Your tablescape is lovely!