The best conversations, happen on the front porch. I was born and raised in the country, but I wouldn’t consider myself a ‘country girl’. I like to think of myself as more of a wanna be southern belle, with a taste for pretty things and a little gossip. I grew up spending hours just swinging on my parents front porch swing. Doing nothing but swinging. When my husband and I bought our first home, I really wanted a swing, but our porch wasn’t quite right for it, so, one of the first things we purchased, were two white rocking chairs to sit on the front porch. If I can’t swing, I’ll rock. Over the years, I have rocked away in one those chairs, gossiping with my girlfriends, watching my boys play and sometimes even, eating dinner. Sure, there is the back deck (or lack there of in our new house), but the front porch is a conversation place. It’s inviting, you can wave to your neighbors or just sit there and be extra nosy. I’m nosy, I’ll admit it.
When I spotted this floral top at Francesca’s, it gave me visions of front porch sitting. It has a pretty little floral print, crochet trim and it swings and floats like a warm summer breeze. I could just taste the sweet tea (sweetened with stevia of course ;)). So of course, it had to be mine. Along with this bag from Nordstrom, that is big enough to carry everything but the kitchen sink and these shoes that are a comfortable replacement for my sky high killers. It was a good shopping day, I tell ya.
So, if you’re looking for me this summer, you’ll probably find me on my front porch, wearing something floral and rocking away.
Where is your favorite place to relax?
– Brooke
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Love this look + front porches are the best!
Such a pretty floral top, and you are right it is the perfect top for hanging on a front porch swing all summer!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I so love the image you created with your front porch swinging! What a glorious way to spend a summer’s day! I haven’t had a front porch in so many years, but I am happy to say that we are moving in a few weeks to a house with a front porch! So you know where I will be on the upcoming summer days! And such a pretty floral top, for sure. Your outfit is gorgeous!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
I loved to swing under the big pecan tree at my Grandparents and rock in the chairs on the front porch. I no longer have those luxuries in my life, but think they are truly luxuries to be able to do that.
Front Porch cutie pie!! Love the blacks with florals and laser cut bag!!! Such a fun and sweet look!!
Love that your top can transport you to a time like that and those sandals are just so perfect! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
There is nothing more relaxing than swinging on a front porch. I love how the top – brought up that story.
Lisa
Daily Style Finds
That bag is so pretty with the scalloped edge! I have been looking for one like that. I remember swinging on my Grandma’s patio! I miss those times when I’d swing with her. 🙂
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
We spend all of our time on our front porch in the summer. It’s so relaxing! Your top is so pretty! Love this look on you!
Jill
Doused In Pink
That is a cute floral top, but that bag has all my attention, what a great piece with the cut-outs! 🙂
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Away From The Blue Blog
You look absolutely gorgeous! Love this look from head-to-toe! Especially the floral top!
Rosy Outlook
That’s such a picture you conjure up, Brooke! We always sat on the back porch because it overlooked the wood!! But I totally know what you mean!
Love the top!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Great colours of the floral and I love that distressed wood backdrop
What a gorgeous floral top from Francesca’s. My closet needs it lol. And I love your shoes and laser-cut tote too. They certainly would go with everything. =)
Do come by tomorrow and linkup your latest with me, dear Brooke! Thanks babe.
I love that top on you, so cute! And that bag, reminds me of a bag that I have that looks really similar, I need to pull it out.
what a pretty spring outfit. I love Francesca’s for special finds! Gorgeous bag and shoes too!
I love this whole outfit! The shoes and the purse go perfectly with the top. I too love front porches and hanging out on them.
Front porches just seems dreamy don’t they?! Someday I’d love to have a big wrap around 🙂 Also, LOVING that bag!! so cute!
I love being able to sit on the front porch. At our current house, we have a great back deck so we spend more time out there. Loving this floral look with your cute bag and shoes!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Such a cute outfit! Loving the handbag!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
I wish we lived somewhere warm enough to justify a front porch! Most houses around here don’t have one at all. Love that pretty floral top you got though! I will live vicariously through you and those front porch dreams!
I’m loving this floral top, and that bag! I love front porches, and dream that my next house will have one!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.co
Love the floral top, love the sandals, love the bag! Basically LOVE this whole look
http://www.michellespaige.com
I love the crochet detail on this top – so feminine and pretty! We have a small front porch, but we love to sit out there in the summer!
Love the all black base of this look. This top is so pretty and perfect for summer!
Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
What a fabulous look ! I totally want the handbag and the shoes.
My fave place to relax is our weekend home, I can lay on a hammock but most of the time I am just doing yard work.
Such a cute bag! I love that top, too!
Jamie
Treats and Trends
This outfit is SO cute!! I love it all. I actually really love camping and think it’s super relaxing 🙂
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
I love to relax in my patio. Have a sip of coffee with my family . Love your outfit.
Vaishali
http://www.vivaciouswish.com/2017/03/27/backpack-love-shop-n-travel-buddy/
You top is so lovely. Flowers print are so perfect for spring.
xx,
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com/
Thank you Margot!
That sounds perfect! My husband is dying to put in a patio at our new house, maybe when he does it’ll be my new favorite place to relax.
Thank you Liz! I do love being outdoors, but I can’t do camping unless it’s in a cabin, haha.
Thank you Jamie!
OMG yes to a hammock!! I also had one of those as a kid and used to sit in it all the time and rock. Now, I need to pressure my husband in to putting up a hammock, lol.
Thank you Mary!
Front porches are the best! Big or small. 🙂 Thank you Lana!
Thank you Michelle!!
You need one!! Thank you Rachael!
That makes total sense! Front porches are so common around here, I’m like everyone has one right?! I should get out more.
Thank you Samantha!
I probably spend most of my time on the porch because we’ve never had a nice deck, lol. At our old house it was small and now at the new house all we have is a stoop at the moment!
My dream is to one day have a huge wrap around porch!!
Thank you Nina!
They have the best things!
You should! Perfect for summer. 😀
I will!! Thank you Ada!
Thank you Deena!
Thank you Jodie! When we get our backyard all planted and pretty, I’m sure we will spend our fair share out there too. 🙂
Thank you Kelly!
I saw this bag all over Instagram and finally saw it enough, I just had to have it!
It’s the best!! Thank you Jill!
Aw that sounds so sweet Carrie.
Definitely brought up some fond memories. 🙂
Thank you Biana!
Thank you Miss Andrea!
That sounds like perfection. I agree, such a luxury. 🙂
yay for a new front porch!!! I hope you have the best time hanging out there this summer.
Thanks ladies!!
Thank you Carrie!
I so get you, Brooke, and I think my equivalent of your front porch is the living room of the flat I grew up in. We’d sit under the ceiling fan, and did nothing really. Occasionally, there’d be music in the background. Most times, the family would gather and just sit. Together 🙂
Anywhere family gathers is the best place. 🙂
I love your tote! This is a very pretty style especially, the floral 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2017/03/80s-power-dressing.html
Great outfit, shoes and tote is a perfect match 🙂
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I can tell you shoes are super comfortable! In fact, the whole outfit! I love it.
xoxo from Napa Valley!
Paulina
http://www.shenska.com
I love front porches!! You are looking like spring perfection from head-to-toe! Love the top, shoes, and purse! 🙂
Sarah
Trendy & Tidy
I love a large front porch that has room for rocking chairs. I love this look and those shoes are so classic!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
I can’t tell which I love more: your top or that tote? Both are incredibly pretty!!
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
This look is so cute, I’m just loving the dark florals! The neckline on that tank is amazing as well – you look gorgeous!
Annessa
http://www.seekingsunshine.com
You look so beautiful! I would love to have a front porch to relax on with my girlfriends. Your story reminds me a bit of Gabrielle’s house in Desperate Housewives. Front porches are not a common thing here in Holland unfortunately… But I absolutely want to create a nice similar spot in the garden to relax!
Kisses, Layla Rosita | http://www.laylarosita.com
Beautiful floral top! It looks so fab with your jeans and new neutral heels. I also enjoy sitting on my front porch and rocking. 🙂
Absolutely love this top! 🙂 You look fabulous!
xo JenLax | http://laxmilifestyle.com
Thank you!!
It’s the best 🙂
Omg yes!! Gabriella was my favorite. Now I miss desperate housewives!
Thank you Annessa!
Aw thanks Abby!!
Thank you Ruth!!
Thanks so much Sarah!
Thanks Paulina!
Thank you Annette 🙂
Thanks girl!
What a pretty spring look! Love your bag! =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
Just wanted to say thanks for joining the Fabulous Friday Link Up.
Lisa
Daily Style Finds
Rocking chairs in the front porch is the best place to have your dinner! I adore this look, specially that top!!
Thank you for linking up with Weekend Wear
xo
Mel
Thank you Mel!
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Thank you!!
Love the floral and lace details on your top! So cute!
karen
http://LadyinViolet.com