Hey girls! I hope you are all having a wonderful Father's day! When I was trying to figure out what my favorite flea find was, I knew it would have to be something out here on my screened in porch. And well, truth be told, most of the things out here are my favorite finds. The pink metal glider you see, I love that! I found it at an antique festival, and the end of the day. The dealer didn't want to bother with it, so he sold it to me for like $30! I don't remember what color it was before, but we painted it pink.
The wicker couch that you can't see as well (these are old photos) is probably the find of the decade! I found it again at the end of the day, but this time a yard sale. It is very old, when wicker was reinforced with wood, and the cushions are the kind that have sturdy metal springs in them. It had been in that family forever, handed from one relative to the next, originating with a great Grandma they said. They simply did not want it, so they sold it to me for $10!!! I could barely even talk, I was so excited about this deal! We no more than had it loaded and headed down the road before I was calling my Mom and telling her! (she was jealous. LOL) I've seen couches similiar, but not as fabulous in anitque shops for an easy $150!
The old coffee table above was also a great find, it was only $10 too! I love this old garden statue of an angel here. I found her at a flea market, and lady sold her to me for $5 because she wasn't perfect. LOL Some of her paint was chipping off. She even told me, "she's not much to look at with that paint coming off!". Oh, I think I'll live with that chipping paint just fine! :0)
The last couple of photos are just a few more shots of my porch. All great finds, really. I still think the wicker couch is the one that I was most excited about! One of these days I'll show you the rest of my porch, the dining side. But right now, it has cans of paint and lots of projects in the works that I'm not quite ready to show you yet. :0)
I hope you're enjoying this week's show and tell, and thank you again sweet Heidi for hosting us today!
Much love, Cerri xoxo
I love your porch and all of your finds. You either get vintage or you don't. I do! Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful finds. Great inspiration for the rest of us.
Posted by: Carla | June 15, 2008 at 01:41 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your glider. What an incredible find! Your porch is gorgeous... I would love to sit there and read a book with a big glass of pink lemondade!
Posted by: Jenn | June 15, 2008 at 02:28 PM
I miss my screened in porch. I had a wicker couch too. *sigh* Ah well, we needed to move closer to town.
I love the way you've decorated your porch!
Pretty!
~Sadie Lou
Posted by: Sadie Lou | June 15, 2008 at 02:33 PM
What a wonderful porch! I love all your finds, especially the wicker couch...always wanted one!
Thanks for sharing! karen b...
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Posted by: karen | June 15, 2008 at 02:33 PM
You did great in your finds. I like it when you least expect it, you see something that you love and you can't believe it. It's like it been waiting there and no one else sees it.
Ciao
Glenda
Posted by: Glenda | June 15, 2008 at 03:03 PM
I love, love everything about your porch. I could spend hours there!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | June 15, 2008 at 03:38 PM
I love your porch and all or your great finds. My favorite is the pink glider.
I can't wait to see those finished projects.
Posted by: Beverly | June 15, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Ooooh my goooooooooosh, what a find!!! I absolutely love, adore, fantasize, lust and want that pink glider!!!!!!! I have the perfect spot for it, sweetpea...... :-)
Smoochies,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | June 15, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Love all of your finds! The pink glider is my favorite!
Posted by: Barbara | June 15, 2008 at 05:53 PM
OMG this is the coziest warm porch I have ever seen! beautiful unique touch..I love the pictures on the wall,cushy pillows..aaahh I would never leave!
Denise Nantasket Beach Mass.
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | June 15, 2008 at 06:14 PM
What great finds and for so little $...those are the best dontcha think? Your glider is to DIE for! WOW...I bet lotsa wonderful time is spent on that! Great porch too...
Blessing...Lorena
Posted by: Lorena | June 15, 2008 at 06:54 PM
What great finds. Your porch is just beautiful. I love your PINK glider rocker. To die for. Also love your white coffee table, what a treasure. All I can see in the photo is a real treasure. I can't wait to see the rest of it. Blessings
Posted by: Deanna Huggard | June 15, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Your porch is beautiful! Love it!
Kim
Posted by: Kim Vagasky | June 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM
That pink glider is *too* cute! I really like the pink end table that is peeking into the photo. that porch looks like a really fun and cozy spot to dream!
Rene'
Posted by: miss gracies house | June 15, 2008 at 10:25 PM
It's all fabulous however that little wrought iron end table makes me so nostalgic for my dad. He used to make those in his ornamental iron shop and also had a foundry and cast the rose work. Did I appreciate it then? Noooo. Am I kicking myself now? Yes. Hindsight! Thanks for sharing. Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | June 16, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Cerri your porch looks gorgeous.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 16, 2008 at 01:31 AM
What gorgeous finds you have! I love the frames on the photos...We had a yellow glider like that when I was growing up and now I am not sure where it ended up? Hopefully with someone who painted it pink!!! Toodles..Angie
Posted by: Angie | June 16, 2008 at 03:53 AM
Cerri! I LOVE your porch! It's YOU to a "T"!!! That pink glider is the best!!! Oh My! I could just sit on your beautiful porch and rock back and forth for HOURS! hee! hee! Awesome flea market finds!!!! XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer | June 16, 2008 at 06:59 AM
OH MY GOSH>>> I'LL BE RIGHT OVER.. JUST LOOKING AT YOUR SHABBY VINTAGE PORCH IS A INVITATION... I LOVE LEMONADE OR ICED TEA ... I'LL BRING SOMETHING LUCIOUS.....
Posted by: Marietta Hoschak | June 16, 2008 at 10:13 AM
So pretty, like a picture straight out of a magazine.!!
Posted by: Michele | June 16, 2008 at 12:18 PM
These are all lovely, Cerri. I think I want to go flea marketing with you -- what a knack for perfect deals!
Posted by: Jeanie | June 16, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Your porch is the most beautiful one I've ever seen! So many lovely treasures, it's just a little paradise!
Posted by: Elly | June 16, 2008 at 03:28 PM
what a cute porch! I think I could sit there forever. :) xoxo, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna | June 16, 2008 at 04:23 PM
What incredible finds! I especially love that glider. EEK! So lovely!
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | June 16, 2008 at 05:16 PM
I could happily live on that porch forever. Beautiful, and the bargains make it even better!
Posted by: Barbara | June 16, 2008 at 05:53 PM