Thursday, April 7, 2011

My Mom Cave

With Spring in full swing, I thought I would share an old post of mine...it's my MOM CAVE! Do you have a MOM CAVE? Well I guess you see where mine is...it's my screen porch...oh how I love this room!!!! Next week I will be giving it a bath, since all the pollen seems to be gone for now...oh I really don't like that stuff!! After the bath, I'm planning on changing out the fabric on my vintage wicker sofa and rocker...the flip flop fabric is a little tired, so a new black/green apple stripe will take it's place (I will post new pics after the makeover). All I really need out here now is cable, then Mr.CC might not never get me inside again...maybe that's why he hasn't installed it for me...you think? So if you have a MOM CAVE, share it with us or maybe I should do a MOM CAVE linky party...whatcha think?
                                      Thanks for coming and I hope
                                        you have a wonderful day,
                                                       Linda

Susan@Between Naps on the Porch is having a mom cave linky party contest sponsored by Home Goods...the prize...$250 shopping spree...enough said...count me in! If I'm lucky and WIN...think I will purchase a new lamp...my current one is about 30 years old...they always have such an awesome selection of lamps (I bought my last one there a few months ago). Now if I WIN the GRAND PRIZE... maybe I will get some artwork to go above my wicker sofa...I have all my fingers and toes cross...wish me luck! Home Goods is a favorite spot for me to do some serious shopping...so here I go...showing you where I relax and unwind. Please be sure to go by Susan's blog and check out all the caves!



Welcome y'all to my MOM CAVE!


My porch has a coastal feel to it and these two adirondack chairs add to this look.
Talk about comfort...these are so comfy!


I do allow Mr.CC a little space for his "Green Egg",
how sweet of me to share.
Mr.Bunny has been with me for years...almost a member of the family!
Okay...here it is...my FAVORITE place in my MOM CAVE...my SWING!
I have always enjoyed a porch swing...I think it goes all the way back to my childhood days at my grandparents home in the country and spending hours at a time swinging on theirs.
I'm an outdoor gal, so spending time out here gives me lots of needed MOM TIME!
One of my favorite finds, is this rustic CHURCH basket that I found at a craft show in Mississippi years ago.
Love her handle...don't you? Just look at her cute little bell!
Here are a few pics after I added some thrifty curtains made from sheets,
what do you think...are they keepers?
I found this vintage wicker rocker and a matching sofa at a moving sale at the beach...now it didn't look anything like this...with some cleaning and painting...she started to look much better. I cover the cushions with some "FLIP FLOP" fabric...adding more to the coastal look.




I spend many hours out here reading while sipping a tall glass of lemonade....sometimes I even do some blogging too!


Thanks for visiting my MOM CAVE...hope y'all come back...real soon,
Linda








34 comments:

ShabbyESP said...

I love your MOM cave, it looks so inviting!
Suzann

Kristen @ Hope Abound said...

I would fit perfectly in your littel flip-flop chair for a good book...I admit, I'm a bit jealous...well...just a bit.

High Street Cottage said...

Hi Linda, I just had to stop by and check out your "Mom Cave". I didn't participate in this particular link party for a couple reasons, one, I'm more of a giver than receiver, and two, I'm not a "mom" so I felt it best to leave this one to the women who deserve it, which are those who have raised their children, and put in the time, with hard work, tears of joy, and sorrow etc. I love your space, particularly the indoor/outdoor swing! The view to outside is so peaceful I can imagine sitting, reading, and sipping tea. Well done, here's to wishing you win, tami from the high street cottage

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

I have always loved your porch. What a great mom cave that isn't cave like at all! How nice to be able to sit outside yet still be inside. What a nice spot to have your breakfast in the mornings too!

Blondie's Journal said...

What a fabulous porch...I haven't seen it before. It looks so comfy and yes, coastal. Love your wicker chair find, the fabric is great. And the little church basket. I like the curtains...they're keepers!! :-)

Happy Halloween, Linda!

XO,
JAnie

Unknown said...

So I just wanna sit on the swing and have a glass of wine or coffee or tea or whatever! and how cute is the flip flop fabric... Has your name all over it!

Joanna Jenkins said...

You have a beautiful home. Thanks for the great pics.
jj

Anonymous said...

Great idea with the drapes made from sheets!

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Simple Daisy said...

What a cute and happy space:)

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Linda,
I could get real comfortable in your Mom Cave!
I love the swing and wouldn't mind taking a nap there. It's all so pretty.

hugs
Sissie

xinex said...

Love your mom cave, Linda. Very relaxing!...Christine

Prior said...

LOve your mom cave! I linked my upstairs porch, I'd rather be outside! and I do like your curtains, they are keepers. Lezlee

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Linda, what a great space to hang out! Thanks for stopping by, glad you love the candy corn too. YUM.

And just look at that punkin you made. ;)

Blue Creek Home said...

Hey, I'm a mom and a muddy and I don't have a mom cave!!!! I want one just like yours.
I love a porch swing too. Had several around our property growing up.
It looks like a place where you can totally unwind and enjoy the day.
Rhonda

Kelli@Restore Interiors said...

Jealous!!! Oh how I would LOVE to have a covered porch or screened in porch. I have a deck...That's about it...It Looks beautiful!!!

Kelli@Restore Interiors said...

Oh yeah...Forgot to give ya a BIG WAR EAGLE! How about those tigers!! All the way baby!!

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

I love your Mom cave. So beautiful!! That porch swing would be my favorite too. Love & blessings from NC!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Looks like a wonderful way to spend a windy afternoon or a hot night! Stop over to enter a giveaway!

just ask beth said...

can I come over??

Tammy @BeatriceBanks said...

Great mom cave! The porch swing is my favorite!

Low Tide High Style said...

Linda you have my ideal Mom Cave...so peaceful and relaxing, which is just what a mom needs!

Kat :)

Karena said...

Wonderful spot I love it Linda!! We all need to relax!!

Karena
Art by Karena

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Hi Linda,

Oh, your Mom Cave looks so wonderful and inviting ... a good spot to hang out on a hot and humid day.

Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me yesterday.

Best of luck,

Kathy

Debbie said...

Great Mom Cave! I'll bet it's wonderful to sit out there early in the morning, and in the evenings. Looks great!!
Debbie@houseatthelake

Diann said...

Hi Linda!

Your MOM space looks wonderful! It looks so relaxing and inviting!

Laurie at Turner Farm said...

Oh how I'd love a screened in porch. One day I will. So inviting! Thank you for stopping by. I will be linking up to your nifty thrifty party!

Alyssa said...

Oh, I really really love your door! Very pretty silhouette. Your mom cave looks very comfy.

Nancy's Daily Dish said...

Fabulous cave! I love the adirondack chairs and the table between them. This is great!

Patricia @ ButterYum said...

What a truly wonderful space. I've always wanted a nice screened in porch. Someday.

:)
ButterYum

Roberta said...

FRESH air is the best inspiration and you have your swing and I have my hammock...my happy space ;) Your porch is wonderful and someday that is another dream of mine...to add a 3-season porch onto the back of the Love Shack. Best of luck in the giveaway, fondly, Roberta
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A Hint of Home said...

Looks like a wonderful space to relax and have "ME" time.

Lori @ Projects Plenty said...

Your porch is SPECTACULAR! You have done a wonderful job with the space. The whole area is great but I especially love the curtains made from sheets, the bunny (I WANT that bunny!)and the chair with the flipflop seat fabric. Thanks for sharing.

Karen said...

Thanks for stopping by for the visit and following. I love your MOM Cave! This looks as if it could be a very relaxing place. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it for Christmas. :)
Thanks for sharing it with us.

Farica said...

I am loving your mom cave! I have four sons, so I think I'm needing a mom cave myself!! I wanted to say hi and tell you that I've been enjoying your blog for quite some time. However, I just started blogging (yesterday!), so I could officially become a follower and not a blog stalker!! LOL!! I also enjoy the coastal style, and I have gotten a lot of inspiration from you in the past.

Take care!

Farica (Southern Charm)

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