A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
Ever since I was a small child and slept with my daddy on a SLEEPING PORCH. I have wanted one at MY house. They come in all kinds.... some plain some fancy some somewhere in between...... but they all look so comfy. In Dallas in the '40's, a lot of people didn't have AIR CONDITIONERS. My Aunt Myrt didn't have an air conditioner but she had a screened-in porch.... a great bed on one end and a table and chairs at the other. My dad lived with her and Uncle Lawrence for a summer and he slept on the SLEEPING PORCH. Altho it didn't cool off too much at night, being "almost" outside and an oscillating fan blowing across the bed, it was bearable....... especially for a little girl, spending time in the summer with her daddy. I loved the porch.... it was something new to me. I had never slept outside before in my entire life and THIS was very very close to being OUTSIDE. He would tell me ghost stories and I would shiver and shake and love every minute of it. Sometimes, he'd get up and find a snack for us and always a big glass of milk over ice. Sometimes, he'd say, "Listen to this, Jeanie", and he would start BARKING..... every single dog in the whole entire neighborhood would join in and I am sure my Uncle Lawrence wanted to come out to that porch and sock my dad in the nose....but Aunt Myrt wouldn't let him. hahhhaaaa....what a loved memory. I don't remember Aunt Myrt having ANY KIND of blinds or such on her porch. I never once thought of someone watching us. All her neighbors were kind and sweet and we never gave it a thought. This all happened the summer I was 10 and that summer, my daddy gave me an original 1947 Mickey Mouse watch with a bright red band. I will never, ever forget how proud of that watch I was. I guess I will "see" that watch every time I think of a screened-in, sleeping porch..... these two things are entertwined and I sure wish I had that watch now. I don't remember but I probably lost it sometime or another. Well, I DO have the great memories and I'll never LOSE those. XOXO bj cowgirl up tuesday ruby tuesday2 your gonna love it tuesday
Now this I really love, sleeping porch!
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
With everything from suspended mattresses to cozy daybeds, these sleeping porches will make you want to curl up with a good book. Find all the inspiration you need to create your own indoor/outdoor spot for a siesta.
It will become your favorite spot in the house.
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
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A throwback to yesteryear, sleeping porches are making a big comeback. Not only do they embody summertime relaxation, they also serve as multifunctional bonus rooms.
Screened Porch Bohemian Sleeping Porch Wooden Sleeping Porch I just love the idea of having a sleeping porch.... an outdoo...
With everything from suspended mattresses to cozy daybeds, these sleeping porches will make you want to curl up with a good book. Find all the inspiration you need to create your own indoor/outdoor spot for a siesta.
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With the featured back porch ideas in this list, it would not be too hard to create one from scratch. You just need to settle the final design and arrangement that you want to go for.
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
Hello everyone, We had our fist summery day today and I was happy to be able to enjoy eating out on the veranda again.Yesterday,I spent some time getting it ready for the season as we store all the wicker and the iron bed etc. in the barn for the winter. I still need to do some little finishing touches to it but this is what it looks like for now.We put the shutters up to block some of the summer sun and also the wind. We used to have a big tree that shaded this end but it had to come down a few years ago. If I am not out in the garden this is where you will likely find me.This porch is screened in and even on a warm rainy day I love to relax out here. This is also where we eat almost all of our meals. The summery linens. The Apricot Beauty tulips are blooming now. I would like to stain the floors ivory but for practical purposes they a dark taupe.In the evening it is nice to relax on the bed with a good book. I hope you enjoyed a peek at our veranda -well,half of it anyway. I will show you the rest of it later. I am joining My Romantic Home today for Show and Tell. Also joining French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday. Thank you for visiting, Carolyn
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A photograph bearing the caption "Sleeping Porch off Mother's [Louise (Mrs. Frank) Fargo's] Room" depicts a screened porch with turned balusters and a span...
