• About
  • Artist Resources
    • Classes
  • Blog
    • Crafts
    • Decor
    • Holidays
    • Living
    • SVG Files
  • Portfolio
    • Illustrations
    • Surface Pattern Designs
    • Typography
  • Work With Me
    • Disclosure & Privacy Policy
  • Contact

LZ Cathcart

Delightful designs and illustrations.

  • My Account
    • Shop Policies
  • Apparel
    • Baby & Kids
    • Women
  • Art Prints
  • Mugs
  • Phone Cases
  • Pillows
  • Stickers
  • Tote Bags
  • SVG Vector Art
  • Freebies
  • 0 items

Decor Living

Outdoor Decorating Ideas for Your Front Porch

This post may include affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Please read my disclosure policy for more details.

Tweet
Pin
Share28
28 Shares

Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

Outdoor Decorating Ideas for Your Front Porch

“Green thumb” isn’t exactly a term that I (or even my closest family and friends) would EVER use to describe me.

Do I LOVE plants? Absolutely! However, I have a tendency to be a little forgetful, and you know that whole watering thing? Yea… I sometimes forget to do it.

However, in my defense when a task is not right in front of me (or in my daily schedule) it kind of goes out-of-sight and obviously out-of-mind as well.

Learn how to create GORGEOUS signs with
my FREE guide!

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime.

    That’s probably why I tend to use the ol’ palm pilot method. You know, pen on the palm. Err… more like pen on the back of my hand, but you know what I mean!

    I look like a dag high schooler that’s bored during study hall, and then starts doodling on their hand just to stay awake.

    Deep Thought: Do they even have a study hall period/class anymore?!

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    Anyways, this year I decided to do my entire garden on the front porch, and possibly even on the back porch for the plants that prefer not to be cooked by the scorching North Carolina sun.

    Let me start off by saying that Mike (aka Super Talented Hubby) is typically the gardener in this household so when I started buying flower, vegetable, herb, and fruit plants and seeds I might have gotten a little excited.

    “Little” being the exaggeration of the century.

     This post does include some affiliate links, but they are for your convenience. I promise! Please click here to read my full disclosure policy.

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    As in, I found a bunch of pots, bowls, and other random “plantable” items and just started shoving gardening soil into them. Then, I added my seeds and plants in a manner that probably resembles something my daughter would do.

    However, I have to say that I’m beyond tickled how well all of my plants are doing!

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    I’m hoping that with the plants being in viewing distant throughout the day that I will not forget about them. Somebody cross your toes for me!

    {Custom Last Name Sign–in the shop, of course!}

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    Is it just me, or does it make anybody else completely giddy to see your little green babies growing up like they should be?

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    I’m probably going to need to add another 15 pots just to accommodate all of my squash, zucchini, and cucumber plants. They’re already growing like crazy!

    And if you remember from last week I introduced my newest addition to the front porch… the DIY Flower Planter Dresser! If you have not read this story you will not want to miss out.

    It was most definitely an argument every other day between the hubs and I. Mainly his fault.

    Obviously 😉

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    But a good and silly read. Gotta make lemonade, right?

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    Hopefully by the time summer rolls around my front porch will be overwhelmed beyond capacity with yummy fruits, veggies, and herbs as well as gorgeous flowers!

    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!
    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!
    Are you looking for some outdoor decorating ideas for your front porch? Then stop on by! I just finished mine up, and it's super simple and just as pretty!

    Hope you have a wonderful day 🙂


    25 Comments

    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

    Don’t Miss Out!

    Learn how to create GORGEOUS signs with my FREE guide. It's the perfect source for getting started and moving forward!

    « Summer Sign Collection
    Absolutely Delicious Chicken Avocado Pizza »

    Comments

    1. Corinne Rodrigues says

      April 25, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Can I come and sit on your porch! It’s the prettiest thing I’ve seen all day! Pinning and sharing!

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 1, 2016 at 3:24 pm

        Of course! Come on down! I’ll bring the coffee (or wine!), and we can just relax 😉

        Reply
    2. Christine says

      April 25, 2016 at 11:37 am

      oh your porch looks gorgeous!!! Love the pillows and that dresser is the icing on the cake!!!

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 1, 2016 at 3:34 pm

        Thank you so much, Christine! It’s so crazy how much it has changed from last year to the present. 🙂

        Reply
    3. sherry cole says

      May 2, 2016 at 9:59 am

      I love how you have styled your front porch, and I love the shape of your porch also! It looks like a wonderful place to sit.

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 5:30 pm

        Hi Sherry and thank you so much! It is definitely a very peaceful retreat, and one of my “coffee break” places 😉

        Reply
    4. Sandra Garth says

      May 3, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Bring out a chair for me on the porch also it looks very cozy and the dresser is genius!

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 7:38 pm

        Done!! Thank you so much, and it’s absolutely one of my favorite places in my home now. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sarah says

      May 3, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      Your porch is gorgeous! I’m always on the lookout for new ideas – thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:06 pm

        Thank you so much, Sarah! So happy to help with your inspiration 🙂

        Reply
    6. CD Loken says

      May 4, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      Love the dresser-who would have thought to plant flowers in it?? GENIUS! Your plants look super healthy-so there must be a little ‘green’ in your thumb! Thank you for sharing your lovely porch at The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! Sharing and Pinning!

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        Aww thanks, CD! The “green” is slowly figuring out how to survive. Cross your fingers it stays for awhile 😉

        Reply
    7. Carol says

      May 6, 2016 at 5:51 am

      Love the look of your porch.Comfy and pretty

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:38 pm

        You’re too sweet, Carol! Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Jeanne Grunert says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      Beautiful porch ideas. I love having a nice porch for relaxing. Thanks for sharing them! #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    9. Pamela Smith says

      May 6, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      Your porch looks so inviting! I have a hard time growing plants too and was thinking maybe containers would be the best way to go. I guess great minds do think alike!! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    10. Katrin says

      May 8, 2016 at 2:56 am

      I love how your front porch is decorated! And your plants look great! Please come and link up at Sweet Inspiration Linky, running now! Thanks!!! Have a lovely Sunday…

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:44 pm

        Thank you so much for your sweet words, Katrin, and the invite! I’ll definitely stop by 🙂

        Reply
    11. Christine says

      May 8, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Beautiful porch. I am loving the dresser. I wish my front porch could hold one. It looks like a great place to sit and relax for hours.

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 10, 2016 at 8:57 pm

        Hi Christine! I have to be honest. I haven’t tried sitting and relaxing for hours on my porch yet, BUT it’s on my to-do list for sure 😉

        Reply
    12. Frugal Hausfrau says

      May 10, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      So cute! And there’s that dresser! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!

      Mollie

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 17, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        Ohhhhh… the folksy tale of the dresser turned into a flower planter 😉 LOL.

        Reply

    Trackbacks

    1. Spring Gardening Ideas | Whimsy & Hope says:
      May 10, 2016 at 12:01 am

      […] Toolbox To Planter // Front Porch Decorating […]

      Reply
    2. 10 Summery Fun DIYs to Get You Outdoors {Work it Wednesday} - The Happy Housie says:
      May 11, 2016 at 9:00 am

      […] DIY X Planter at My Love 2 Create Wooden Folding Beach Chair Makeover at Crafts a la Mode Front Porch Decorating Ideas at The Summery Umbrella DIY Upcycled Wind Chimes at Little Free Monkeys DIY Planter Box with […]

      Reply
    3. Hearts for Home Blog Hop 5.19.16 - Apron Strings & other things says:
      May 19, 2016 at 8:29 am

      […] here are a few ideas from The Summery Umbrella to freshen up your front porch this […]

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Hi! I'm LZ, and welcome to my humble abode! Don't be shy. Come on in! This is my happy place where I share my life, creativity as well as my quirky and country sense of humor on a daily basis. So, grab yourself a tall glass of something yummy, and let me introduce you to my realm. :)

    I want to find…

    Post Categories

    Featured On

    Let’s be social

    Don't worry, my friend. Just grow plants. ⁣
—⁣
Purchase one or many and ... get FREE shipping.⁣
⁣
#stickeraddict #stickers #decals #stickerlove #stickerart #watercolor #digitalart #homedecor #acrylic #canvas #mixedmedia #homedesign #interior #modernart #abstractpainting #painter #artstudio #abstractartist #interiors #acrylicpaint #decoration #floralpainting #creativeart #draw #instaart #instahome #homestyle #thesummeryumbrella #lzcathcart
    Stickers, stickers, and oh yea... more stickers! Y Stickers, stickers, and oh yea... more stickers! You could definitely say that I've caught sticker-fever. 🤒 ❤⁣
—⁣
Purchase one or many and ... get FREE shipping.
    I'm sooo loving on these summer-inspired fruit pop I'm sooo loving on these summer-inspired fruit popsicles. ❤⁣
—⁣
Purchase one or many and ... get FREE shipping.
    If you've been following me through my stories you If you've been following me through my stories you'll know that I very recently finished my greenhouse. I cannot even begin to explain how excited I am to have this beautiful space so close to my home, and how much I already enjoy using it to relax and .. duh... grow plants 🤣⁣
—⁣
Do you have a favorite place to go and relax?
    Last year (isn't that so weird to say?!) I created Last year (isn't that so weird to say?!) I created these two cuties and I always felt like they were talking to each other. Nothing too complicated or crazy, but talking nonetheless. With that being said, I decided to add in the "hi" and "hello" afterward to give it a little nerdy character! ⁣
—⁣
Do you ever make up stories for the animals in your life? Obviously, you already know that I do!! You should hear the stories I make up for the squirrels! 🤣
    Guess what?! My shop officially sells stickers wit Guess what?! My shop officially sells stickers with my own designs on them. ❤⁣
—⁣
ANDDDD... for a limited time I am offering free shipping on all sticker orders. Woo hoo, right?!
    Follow on Instagram

    Copyright © 2021 · LZ Cathcart of The Summery Umbrella, LLC

    Log in