Between Naps on the Porch: A Front Porch Metamorphosis! Welcome to the 76th Metamorphosis Monday!

Jun 27, 2010

A Front Porch Metamorphosis! Welcome to the 76th Metamorphosis Monday!

Metamorphosis Monday:

My metamorphosis involves my front porch. I've made a little change out here. Let's see if you can spot the change.

Before:

Before: Here's one more "before" pic. This reminds me a bit of those "find what's changed" games where you study the pic to find the "thing" that's different. I don't think you'll have to study too hard. Ready? :-)

AFTER:

Ta-Daaa!

Come on up here and take a look! What cha think? Do you just love it?!

This WELCOME lettering is from, Back 40 Life. I was a little nervous at first, afraid I'd put it on crooked...but it was so easy to apply since there are little lines to show you where the center is and if it's level. Doesn't it fit perfectly with the daisies and the white trim around the door?! :-)

An evening view...

WELCOME, dear friends! I'm soooo glad you are here!

I'm so looking forward to seeing your, Before and Afters!

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95 Comments:

At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...: Love the addition of the vinyl! It really brighten up your gorgeous red door! {I adore the topiaries too!} I am a follower of BNOTP =) Hope you enjoyed your weekend! Stephanie Lynn
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Christi @ A Southern Life said...: Very nice way to welcome guests - I love it!

Christi @ A Southern Life
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , black eyed susans kitchen said...: Our front door is also red. I have always thought that a red door is classic and a lot like lipstick on a house. The basket full of daisy's is just perfect..lovely!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , DesignTies said...: Your door looks fantastic! In fact, it looks so... well... welcoming! ;-)

By the way, I'm a follower of BNOTP and have been for some time. I don't comment often, but really enjoy your blog. Fingers crossed I win your Porch copy!!
Thanks for being such a lovely hostess :-)

Victoria @ DesignTies
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...: Oh, I love the Welcome on your front door! Your front porch is beautiful!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Confessions of a Plate Addict said...: Hi Susan! Congrats to your winner! And I love your new stenciling...so attractive! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Hi Susan, That is really quite lovely! I would have been nervous too, but it turned out just wonderful! It's such a nice contrast with the red, love it!
Cindy
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Cynthia@ITLLDO said...: I am a follower of your blog and would love to spend some time reading that lovely PORCH magazine...pick me please!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Painter's Place said...: You're right. I do just love it! Everything is beautiful as always!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Yvonne @ StoneGable said...: Your front door is literally Welcoming! What a great idea! People will feel welcomed and invited before you even answer the door. Talk about Southern Hospitality. And Congratulations on the magazine. I am a follower and would love to have a copy.
Thank you for hosting MM!
Yvonne
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Red Door Home said...: I have always loved your front door and porch. I have a soft spot for red doors and yours is wonderful!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Heidi said...: Hi Susan,
Thanks for hosting us this Monday!
I love your porch's transformation,
it's truly "Welcoming"!!I've always admired your pretty red door!
Have a wonderful week.
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Anonymous said...: Hi Susan! Oh, I love your Welcome letters on your most lovely red door! What a pretty font, too!
Yes, yes, I'm a follower and would love for you to enter my tiny name in your giveaway. Congratulations on being featured in the magazine! I'm not surprised your back porch is the prettiest I've ever seen!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Marlis said...: I love your Welcome sign.. so much better to read it walking up than to see it beneath one's feet (where mine is :()... thanks for the chance to win a copy of Porch magazine. My porch needs soo much help !
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Unknown said...: Your porch would surely make me feel welcomed. Beautiful.
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Mary said...: Very nice and what a sharp look for your front porch and door! I've been tempted to put my house number on my front door but have been afraid I wouldn't put it on straight. Thank you for showing us that it can be done!

I am a follower and would love to be considered for your give away.

Once again many congratulations on your porch publication!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Mary said...: This comment has been removed by the author.
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Anonymous said...: Hi Susan. I had to go back and forth a few times before I discovered the change. When I finally spotted it - OH, TOO CUTE! I love it. You did a great job. Thanks for hosting.
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , jodi @ back40life said...: ooh - I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! great job Susan!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Patti @ Pandoras Box said...: Your welcome sign looks great ...lovely entrance! Joining your MM party again!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , xinex said...: Congrats on being featured on the Porch magazine, Susan. I love your welcome sign....so appropriate since your front porch is so welcoming! And of course I have been a follower for a long time now....Christine
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Sallie said...: Susan, I love it. I am new to blogging, but I found your lovely front porch and just fell in love with your blog. I have been coming back to it each week to look at new things. Your "Welcome" is a beautiful addition to your home.
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , julie said...: The welcome sign is so fitting for your front porch. I am a follower of your blog and always enjoy your pictures and writing.
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Pam said...: Susan, I love your front door, and yes, I am a follower. I would love to be entered in the give-a-way for a copy of Porch. It looks like a great magazine. Thank you and congrats for being in the magazine.
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , ShirleyC said...: The "Welcome" lettering just makes me want to walk right in! Beautiful entrance!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...: Susan, I love the welcome sign added to your door. I was thinking about adding our house number on ours.
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...: Susan, love the welcome letters. What fun they must have been to put on. I'm a follower and naturally would be proud to win a copy of the magazine.. I'm just now ready to sit down relax and have a bite to eat after being outside all day working in the yard... hope you're enjoying your evening . hugs ~lynne~
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Unknown said...: I am a follower! I would loved to be entered into the giveaway please!
I LOVE the lettering and the door color! I can't wait to start building our dream home so I can have a red door too!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Ridgely (a/k/a Grandma J) said...: Now you can easily tell people where your house is: "It's the house with Welcome on the door!" My dad put a blue light bulb on our front porch when I was growing up, and it was so easy to say: "It's the house with the blue light"!
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Diane said...: Love your door! I love the color and the warm welcome to!
xoxo
Diane
At Sunday, June 27, 2010 , Coryanne Ettiene | Kitchen Living with Coryanne said...: Love the front door! I popped over a few weeks ago eager to get linked up to your MM but was in the middle of moving from London to the US, I can finally play along and so delighted to be a part of it all.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Leanne said...: It looks great. I love vinyl. Thanks for hosting again. Have a great week.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...: The front door decoration is really charming! Looks wonderful and is truly welcoming!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , FLOWERSHOPGURL said...: Hi Susan, Of course I'm a follower (stalker)of yours and would love to be entered in your giveaway. I love your vinyl lettering on the front dood, it really makes your front door stand out, I love it!
Hugz,
Kim
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Fifi Flowers said...: That is a VERY welcoming door!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , kenju said...: I'm a follower too! I love the welcome sign. I have double front doors and I wonder how I could do the sign.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Unknown said...: I am really good at that game and I noticed the WELCOME right off. Great addition to your porch.

Thank you so much for hosting this party each week. I know it is a ton of work and you always do such a splendid job.

Hopefully I will have a post to enter tomorrow, but tonight I am just here to read.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Life on an artistic shoestring said...: ooooh, I really like your front door! Please consider me for your drawing as I am one of your followers.

Your porch is so lovely and welcoming.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Gloria said...: Wow! Those letters really POP on the door! You are some good worker - you can do anything! I also like the way you had to raise the flowers/basket higher - I like the way they look higher up on the door. Great job, Susan! Oh, and YES, please enter me in the giveaway for the Porch Magazine. You know I am a follower and I'd love to see a copy of the magazine you are in! Have a great week.
Best regards,
Gloria
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Beauty and Joy Rising said...: I have a postage stamp size porch, soooo.... I nap vicariously on yours. Love your blog, Lori
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , The Decorative Dreamer said...: That is the cutest thing! I have always loved having a welcome sign near the door but have never thought of having it "ON" the door! I love it!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Unknown said...: I'm a follower! And I'd love to win a copy of Porch magazine!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Unknown said...: I'm a follower! And I'd love to win a copy of Porch magazine!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...: Your "Welcome" invitation is a welcomed sight, Susan.

I would have been a tad bit nervous putting it on myself. I think perfectionism goes hand-in-hand with us type A personalities. LOL

Blessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , ChRiS said...: gm....i am a daily follower and would love to be in your drawing ty . Your porch looks welcoming i just painted my front door and now am thinking bout doing the vinyl lettering.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Carol said...: Your door looks wonderful!
Thanks for the linky!
Have a wonderful week!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Anonymous said...: I just love your door!!! Unfortunately I'll have to wait a few weeks before I can try that myself. Father-in-law is recovering from bypass surgery. So all plans for working on the house have been put on hold for a few weeks. Just gives me more time to find great ideas. LOL. I would love to see the new Porch magazine and yes I'm a follower.

hayes.jennifer@yahoo.com
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Laurie in SC said...: Your front door makeover is simply magnificent! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Hope you're enjoying your summer. ♥Laurie from Scene of the Grime
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , the cape on the corner said...: it's crazy how much brighter it makes the whole entry look. love the swirls in your lights, i was really able to notice them in the new shots!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Vanessa said...: Very inviting door, I love the white letters. This inspires me to finish up my cozy bedroom revamp so I can post it online tomorrow. :D
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...: The letters add a fun touch! beautiful porch, so very welcoming.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , erin rogers pickering said...: I love your porch... and a very nice addition. Would love to be entered in the PORCH magazine giveaway!
And am enjoying all the porch makeover links!!
thanks,
erin
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Vicky said...: I am a follower and i love the daisies on the door. They are my favorite flower.
We hope to add on a porch in the next year so I would the magazine.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Pinky said...: LOOOVE the new letters bUT you don't need letters, you always make everyone feel SOOOOOOO welcome!!!:):):) You are such a sweetie, great job, it all looks great. I am so out of the loop not being on a computer for a week! Missed the give away:(:( Darn! XO, Pinky
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , The Quintessential Magpie said...: Hey, Susan! Looks spiffy!

XO,

Sheila :-)
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Deborah said...: I love your blogspot and read it often. I even return to previous posts just to dream. I think your front door is lovely and so inviting.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden said...: Your porch is beautiful!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , The Barnett Family said...: Congrats on being in the magazine....what an honor. I would love a copy of it, but if I win I would like an autographed copy!! :) Lovin' the vinyl plus the red paint just pops and grabs your attention. I am a follower and an avid reader too. Thanks for sharing!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Create With Joy said...: I'm a follower - pleae include me in the draw!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Anonymous said...: I am in LOVE with that red door. It looks so inviting! Thanks so much for hosting.

~Lori
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Tina said...: Beautiful, welcoming front door...I love it! I am a follower!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Decor To Adore said...: Your wonderful welcome sigh on a truly lovely red door makes me feel so happy! I just love it.

Thank you for hosting another get party.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Becca Ross said...: I'm a follower! I love the "Welcome" addition!

Becca
http://becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! said...: Love your red door...we have one,too! Another great party! Rory
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Sarah said...: Susan, congratulations on being featured in the magazine. I'll look for a copy of Porch. The new "welcome" sign is adorable. Love that red door!
Have a Happy 4th of July! ~ Sarah
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , My Ugly Garden said...: Susan,
I am a follower of your lovely blog and would love to be entered in the "Porch" mag giveaway. It would be so fun to see you in print.

Christine
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Ro said...: Oh, how lovely! I'm so glad I came across your blog. This is my first time to participate in Metamorphosis Monday and I too have featured a porch makeover. Not quite as professional looking as yours, but I'm still very pleased with the way it turned out. :)

www.softwindsandroses.blogspot.com
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Deb said...: I'm a follower and I would love to read that magazine on the porch!
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Yellow Rose Arbor said...: Nice welcome sign, it goes well with the white daisies!

I'm a follower and would love to win the Porch magazine!

Katherine
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Curtis said...: I am so in love with the lettering everyone is doing on their front doors. I am going to the have to do some research and find a local shop that can do that here in my area. Your front porch looks great, it welcomes me and it is only a picture! Thanks for sharing the pictures of it.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , RedBettySummer said...: I remembered to stop by today! Yea. What a great post, too, and the lettering turned out just beautifully. I'm completely taken by the cone of daisies. Hmmm? My mind is working. There are also some great links to more great blogs here. Thanks so much for sharing. beth.
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Judi said...: Hi Susan
Your front door/entrance was so invitingly lovely before but I think adding the WELCOME is even more inviting. Darling. I really like the colour red and that particular shade.
Its very attractive....
hope you are having a great week so far..
Judi
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Kathysue said...: Susan I have always loved your front porch and It already said WELCOME to me but now there is no mistake about it. Very cute!!! Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my black and white bathroom. I remembered that you loved it and were so kind at RMS to let me know that. I just got back from a visit in North Carolina and Oh how I love the Southern Charm. You all know how to do things right!! Hugs Kathysue
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , 9405018--Pat said...: HI Susan, love youe Welcome on your front door. Yes I'm a follower from day one....thanks for sharing...Pat H
At Monday, June 28, 2010 , Roberta said...: Love the red door and the welcome sign...I'm working on one that says "Welcome to the Love Shack"...just not sure if I want a hand-painted one or a vinyl one. No rush...I'll know it when I'm ready. Congrats on getting published in the magazine...and I've been a follower for some time. Just haven't had any recent transformations to post to Met Mon! Have a great week, fondly, Roberta
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Tardevil said...: Oh, Susan, congrats on being published! So happy for you. I'm such a ditz...was thinking you changed the lighting. Was like where's Waldo on Susan's front porch...was squinting and everything, LOL! It took me a minute, but I finally figured out that you added the 'welcome' sign. It looks great. Hope you're thriving in this heat! Have a good July 4th weekend.
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Christie said...: Your front porch and your back porch are SO inviting and welcoming! The sign just adds a wonderful touch! Thank you for stopping by about the cottages by the sea! I am new to blog land and LOVE your site! Thank you so much! Three Pixie Lane
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Rose said...: just love the inviting door entrance for family and friends. have a good day.
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...: So pretty...but I wouldn't dare do that in my neighborhood. Trust me on this. I live in Southern California and ...well..it just might not work here. Or...wait..it would probably work too well.
Seriously, it looks lovely! :)
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Debra_sev said...: Love your blog! Follow you on Facebook as well. Where will copies of Porch be available for purchase? Thanks!Deb
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Anonymous said...: Hey, I Looooooooooove this site, and I love your porches, both front and back. This is the best website I've ever found! Totally enjoy all the posts and great pictures.
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Requi Tablescaping Escapades said...: I adore your your inviting front porch, from the topiaries to lanterns and the hanging basket of flowers. The 'WELCOME' is another great enhancement.

All the Best,

Requi
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , the Provident Woman said...: I love the front porch. I think I need to put Welcome on my front door too. But, I'd have to go with a different color. My door is white.
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Unknown said...: Your blog parties are such fun! And I just love the change to your porch!
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...: Hi Debra! Just click on the link in the post and it should take you right to the PORCH website where you can purchase a copy. Here's the link, also:
http://porch-magazine.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Susan
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , CHERI said...: Love the red front door...of course, I love everything I see on your blog! I'm a follower...would love to win the magazine. I have a big front porch that we love...too hot to enjoy it recently though!
At Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , Anonymous said...: Love this blog and am so enthralled with the screened porch. Have been following you entries for several months. Thanks for all the great ideas and pictures.

Nonie
Nokneemay@frontiernet.net
At Wednesday, June 30, 2010 , mgster said...: I am a follower of your blog and I think...no I KNOW...that you have the most beautiful porch that I have ever seen, so it's just fitting that it be in a magazine! Congrats!
At Wednesday, June 30, 2010 , Susan @ Blackberry Creek said...: I loooooooove your front door. I have been working on a plan to paint my front door red and apply a welcome decal to it. I think the font on mine might be a little more whimsical.
At Wednesday, June 30, 2010 , ChRiS said...: i love the screen in porch and your front porch is very welcoming to all your family and friends.....i am a follower and i have never seen this magazine so i will be excited to win!!
At Wednesday, June 30, 2010 , emptynester3 said...: Love the Welcome written on the door and of course the topiaries! Thanks for the offer of winning the magazine- it looks adorable!
At Wednesday, June 30, 2010 , Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...: Susan, your porch was already welcoming, but now it says it out loud. Love it! laurie
At Thursday, July 01, 2010 , Jocelyn said...: I have just found your lovely blog and signed up as a follower! Love your porch :-)

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
At Thursday, July 01, 2010 , Josiah's Mom said...: I wish I could come sit on your porch and sit awhile, but work is calling. The corn plates are too cute! Thanks for such a great blog!
At Saturday, July 03, 2010 , deb said...: I am so looking forward to sharing my new porch pics with you ,its still coming along ,really looking forward to the new floor ,thanks for all your help !!!!

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