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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

The Peacock Porch, Part Two

Last year I shared how I decorated my front porch with a peacock theme. You can see that post HERE.
Here are a few of the pictures from that post...



 This year I had a new addition to my porch.
I bought an old spinning wheel at an estate sale...

It is from around 1800 and came out of a house in New Hampshire and somehow made its way to Georgia. I think I got a pretty good deal on it at $75.
To go with my peacock theme, I used floral wire and added some branches cut from my Christmas tree and then added peacock feathers to the spokes...




I think it made a nice addition to my porch.
There was just one problem... every time it rained I had to run out and move it into the house. It is over 200 years old, after all, and I was afraid it would get ruined!
   It figures that we have had a serious drought until I put something outside that can't get wet!!!
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16 comments:

  1. Don't you know, that's how you get rain! I have some things that I put outside that I was bringing in and out all the time. We seemed to get record rain. :)

    Those peacock boots are quite an eye catcher!
    Liz

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  2. Your house elevation is beautiful! Love the details-
    ♥Linsey

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  3. Lovin the peacock decor!

    Jenna @ rainonatinroof.com

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  4. The peacock accents are so pretty and unique! ~Happy New Year! :)

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  5. I just love this. Very welcoming and cozy feeling. Your front door- WOW so beautiful.

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  6. And a great deal you got! Nice way to dress it up ;-)
    JoAnn

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  7. I am now on the hunt for a spinning wheel, yours looks stunning!

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  8. Gorgeous! Glad I found your blog!

    Bobi
    http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com

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  9. I love that old spinning wheel! Your porch looks great! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend.

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  10. Just popped in from The Answer is Chocolate. The evergreen boughs go so nicely with the peacock feathers, not a combination I would have ever considered before. I think you got a great deal on your spinning wheel!
    {Hugs} Barb

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  11. Oh for sure that's going to happen every time! What a treasure it is. I would not want to leave it out in the rain either. Looks great out there. Guess you'll just have to start singing, "Rain, rain, go away". Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  12. beautiful! Happy New Year wishes and thank you for sharing at the hop. I hope you will stop by again soon. I posted the new giveaway! xo

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  13. Happy New Year! Thank you for your submission on Seasonal Celebration Wedensday at Natural Mothers Network! I just love your porch!
    Check back tomorrow when the new link-up is running to see if you are the featured post!

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  14. Beautiful!! Love how you decorated your porch!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  15. This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO awesome!!!!!!! hugs...

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  16. I love your spinning wheel. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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