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Porch Swing Hung

11 years ago

In light of recent life events the past week or so I have not taken on any new home projects so our staircase riser's are on hold. We have been focusing on finishing projects that we have already started.

This Spring my FIL won a porch swing for us at our annual church auction.

Mr. Fox tasked DS1 (11 1/2) w/ refinishing it for me. That was very special because now when I see it I will remember that DS1 was responsible for making family memories.

Mr. Fox hung it this morning & I couldn't be happier. Here it is on the other 1/2 of the porch after sweeping the shavings up:

Before

After:

Christening:

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  • 11 years ago

    Looks great! I bet your son is soooo proud of himself! He should be, looks like a job well done.

    Comments (31)

    • 11 years ago

      Looks great. And what a little cutie pie you have. He did a great job! Your house and street look lovely. Love those old homes with porches.

      the_foxes_pad thanked joaniepoanie

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    • 11 years ago

      Oh, I love that your son helped! Look how intently he is working. Truly a family project. Enjoy!

      Oh, and it looks terrific on the porch. :-)

      the_foxes_pad thanked cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
    • 11 years ago

      It looks great in your beautiful setting. You boy can be proud of his work; does he get to swing on it?

      the_foxes_pad thanked mustangs81
    • 11 years ago

      Did he do all of it? Sanding and painting? Whichever...WOW! What a little worker you have!

      the_foxes_pad thanked User
    • 11 years ago

      How wonderful! Love your porch.


      the_foxes_pad thanked teeda
    • 11 years ago

      Looks great. Love your porch Give the son my congrats on a job well done.

      the_foxes_pad thanked lascatx
    • 11 years ago

      Ok, I read that he is a whopping 11.5 years old but still, that is the cutest picture! And the swing looks great too!

      the_foxes_pad thanked User
    • 11 years ago

      Did a great job, and it looks perfect on your porch :)

      the_foxes_pad thanked Errant_gw
    • 11 years ago

      Love love love it.

      the_foxes_pad thanked decormyhomepls
    • 11 years ago

      Great job DS1!

      The swing looks terrific, and my DH gave two thumbs up for your christening beverages!

      the_foxes_pad thanked cat_mom
    • 11 years ago

      Great Job! I love how intent his is. The swing is lovely!

      the_foxes_pad thanked Bethpen
    • 11 years ago

      I just want to plant kisses all over that boy's face. I love his look of concentration and what a great job. Kudos to all. Enjoy swinging on the porch.

      the_foxes_pad thanked dedtired
    • 11 years ago

      Just WONDERFUL!. I bet that kid is feeling pretty good right now too.

      the_foxes_pad thanked User
    • 11 years ago

      In a few more years he will sit in the swing courting some girl. It fits your house so well. I love it.

      the_foxes_pad thanked emmarene9
    • 11 years ago

      I still long for a porch swing! I love yours, and love that pic of your sweet son making into something special. May you have many lovely swinging hours!

      the_foxes_pad thanked User
    • 11 years ago

      Kudos to you and your clan! Looks great.

      the_foxes_pad thanked nutsaboutplants
    • 11 years ago

      What a sweet picture of your son working on the swing. Awesome you are teaching him this skill at such a young age! The swing turned out great! Looks perfect on your porch.


      the_foxes_pad thanked User
    • 11 years ago

      Awesome! It's all ready for his date, in a few or 5 years;)

      the_foxes_pad thanked Houseofsticks
    • 11 years ago

      Oh wow. I love a porch swing and I love that your boy worked on it for you even more!

      the_foxes_pad thanked Nothing Left to Say
    • 11 years ago

      Lol Cat_Mom! Tell your DH thanks! DS1 said that he didn't spray it but a few weeks ago I stopped by the shop and found him spring the interior shelves of an orphaned hutch top for me. I needed storage in the bathroom and repurposed the hutch top for it.

    • 11 years ago

      Love it! And your son too!

      the_foxes_pad thanked OutsidePlaying
    • 11 years ago

      This is so wonderful! I'm sure you're son will always look at the swing with appreciation and pride. Well done.

      the_foxes_pad thanked coreygood
    • 11 years ago

      That swing is beautiful, and is exactly like the one on our porch when we were growing up! Sweet memories!

      the_foxes_pad thanked prairiemom61
    • 11 years ago

      So cute, the work"man" and the swing. And of course you always photograph the best vignettes.

      the_foxes_pad thanked MtnRdRedux
    • 11 years ago

      Love a porch swing....such an inviting picture, proud mama!

      the_foxes_pad thanked martinca_gw sunset zone 24
    • 11 years ago

      I've always longed for a porch swing and yours is charming. Congrats to you for passing on those skills to your DS. Looks like he takes great care and pride in his work. Hope all of you enjoy it for years to come!

      the_foxes_pad thanked User
    • 11 years ago
      last modified: 11 years ago

      The swing is just gorgeous and perfect for your porch. Love the picture of your son, what a great kid. Edited to add its neat how the swing blends in with the railings. I had to look for it :)

      the_foxes_pad thanked oldbat2be
    • 11 years ago

      Wonderful addition to your already inviting porch. But, oh, that picture of your sweet son! Brings out the warm fuzzies in all of us moms :)

      the_foxes_pad thanked awm03
    • 11 years ago

      What a wonderful son! The swing is perfect there. Enjoy!

      the_foxes_pad thanked Bonnie
    • 11 years ago

      Thanks Mtnrdredux!

      I'm so happy that DS1 enjoys going to work at our shop w/ his Daddy in the Summer when school's out!

      The kids are thrilled to hang out on the swing!

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