On the Hunt for my Screened Porch at Scott's Antique Market

I'm putting a screened in porch on my back deck as we speak. My husband and I are SO excited to expand our home to the outdoors. I may never come inside!

But oh the pressure - I want to design this space to be a place that is inviting and has a specific feeling of zen. I want it to feel interior but be exterior - does that make sense?

The first decision - furniture that is worthy of the outdoor elements but is NAPABLE. I don't think that's a word but you get what I'm saying - seriously comfortable for spring time naps. So here's what we selected from Lee Industries Outdoor Collection - the Agave Sofa (and it's 2 sister chairs). P.S. That's a washable slipcover!

agave_sofa

Next up? Outdoor pillows from my friend Lare McCreary of Stuart Lawrence Design.

pillows

So I hit Scott's this past weekend to add some unexpected touches to my new porch. I don't want that "Rooms to Go" looking porch.

My porch is only 12' wide so I don't have room for a big, wide coffee table. I bought this bench for $150 made by a woman from an old barn her son tore down. Her biz is called UpCycle Barnwood Tables. A good story + made by a woman + good lookin' + cheap = in my car! All I need is a place to put feet, a drink or an iPad - so this does the trick!

bench

Drinking is key at our house. So which cooler? I think the iron one fits my vibe....

cooler

metal cooler

In the corner by Mike's new Weber grill I need a pub table and bar stools. I hit the jackpot with my new buddy Frederick Knight at Georgia Harvest Tables! Made by hand + steel and recycled wood + swivel barstools + customized to the size I need = in my car!!

table