My Favorite Room Series.....Dixie Delights

8.31.2012

I'm Amanda from Dixie Delights and I am crazy happy to be over here at Kim's sharing my favorite room today!!

Our two month old porch addition is undoubtedly the baby of our forty-four year old house but it absolutely my favorite "room" of the lot!

July 2012 907 copy

July 2012 911 copy

We use this space from sun up till waaaaay past sun down - having coffee, dining, playing games, reading, listening to music, cocktailing, entertaining, roasting s'mores and watching the littles run wild in the yard.  If we had room for a bed we'd be sleeping out here.

July 2012 915 copy

July 2012 918 copy

July 2012 184 copy

July 2012 956 copy

July 2012 961 copy
And in a house where we've worked terribly hard to make it our own, it was wonderfully luxurious to start with a sketch on paper and build it from the ground up.  Every light, every board, every thing being just as we wanted it.
July 2012 936 copy
July 2012 938 copy
I truly love this house with all my heart - it's a long story, but I knew it would be mine the first time I ever laid eye on it.  This porch is just the cherry on top!  (see even more of the porch here)

xoxo,
Amanda

Thanks so much, Amanda, for sharing this wonderful porch addition. I know y'all must love it. Such a beautiful job you did decorating it, too. If y'all want to see more of Amanda's beautiful home please pop over to her blog Dixie Delights. Be sure and get comfy you may be there a while.
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  1. Yvonne @ StoneGable8/31/12, 9:09 AM

    What a most beautiful porch! I love everything... the colors... the details... the shape... the FIREPLACE... the rug... the curtains... and that great fish sign!!! There is so much inspiration and thing to love (and copy) here! Amanda, no wonder you love your home so much... I do too!
    Thanks, Kim for your great series. It's always a must-read on Friday morning!

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  2. Anonymous8/31/12, 9:15 AM

    Hi Kimmie! Oh, what a beautiful porch! I'm jealous all over the place! Thanks for sharing this with us.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  3. Unknown8/31/12, 9:24 AM

    Thanks, Kim, for the porch tour. Kimmie- your porch is beautiful and blends so well with the exterior of your home. What a great space and decorated so nicely. I might have to borrow the labelled jars for game pieces idea for our basement. I have two little jars with chess pieces and dice, but the labels and decks of cards are something I can use.

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  4. Kelly8/31/12, 9:25 AM

    What a fantastic porch!!! If I lived there, that would be my favorite room too. The fireplace is such a wonderful feature out there too. I love the decor too. It's simple and uncluttered with serene colors, just as a porch should be so you can relax. That would be a great place to entertain too!

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style8/31/12, 9:33 AM

    Elizabeth, her name is Amanda. Sheila was calling me Kimmie.

    thanks

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  6. Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt8/31/12, 9:38 AM

    Love her porch and how she decorated it. I will have to check out her blog. Thanks Kim

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions8/31/12, 9:40 AM

    I saw Amanda's porch recently {from a linky party} and just love it! Such a great space and it is decorated so beautifully. I love the games in the large glass jars. It must be a great family space.

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  8. Dawna (Stitches from the Tub)8/31/12, 9:54 AM

    What a fabulous porch , I can see why Amanda and her family spend sunup to sundown and beyond using this room. She has designed a space everyone would like to spend time in.

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  9. Low Tide High Style8/31/12, 10:16 AM

    What a beautiful place to spend an afternoon, I can see why it would be your favorite room Amanda! Thanks for sharing it with us Kim!

    Kat

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  10. The Blue Farmhouse8/31/12, 10:25 AM

    What a beautiful space and a wonderful extension of indoor/outdoor living. Wow!

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  11. Olive8/31/12, 10:28 AM

    Amanda, it is charming. Love that table. Olive

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  12. SHERRY HART8/31/12, 10:42 AM

    Beautiful space.....I would sure love to have a screened in porch!!!

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  13. Unknown8/31/12, 10:50 AM

    Thanks Kim. I can surely see why this is your favourite room. Luvly indeed. So airy and bright.
    Thanks for Hosting Kim.. I am luving your series ' My favourite room'
    Have a wonderful Holiday weekend Ladies.
    Cheers, Gee

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  14. Nellie's Cozy place8/31/12, 11:08 AM

    Hi Kim,
    Wow, thanks for asking Dixie to share. What a wonderful room, and it definitely looks more like a room than a porch. Absolutely delightful, no wonder they spend most of there time out there.
    So many wonderful elements to the porch, love the colors and just everything about it.
    Thanks Dixie for sharing it with us.
    Blessings, Nellie

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  15. Andrea at Opulent Cottage8/31/12, 11:29 AM

    What a fantastic room! Maurie will be cringing when I show him this, because I have to have one! And no doubt it has added a lot of value to their home.

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  16. mellyb8/31/12, 11:33 AM

    What an amazing porch. I would spend all my time there too. So many good ideas and the relaxing colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting8/31/12, 11:33 AM

    I can see why Amanda and her family spend so much time out there, it's stunning!! Great feature Kim, hope your feeling better.

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  18. Shannon Fox8/31/12, 11:40 AM

    Amanda is a doll! And Dixie Delights is such fun to read and look at :) Love her style and getting to see all her pretties. It's a treat!!

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  19. Sarah8/31/12, 11:49 AM

    Amanda and Kim, I'd be on this porch from sun up to way past sun down too. Wonderful space! Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Ron8/31/12, 12:20 PM

    Kim, this is by far my favorite yet, but I think I am biased. Amanda has great style and taste. She is what I consider a "super woman"--- mom, wife, employee, and much more! She does everything wonderfully. Thanks for picking Amanda. She is the reason I started blogging.

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  21. Shirley@Housepitality Designs8/31/12, 12:30 PM

    Kim...I love Amanda's home...I have been watching the progress of her beautiful porch...loved all the gorgeous projects from the chandelier to the serving table..Thanks for presenting her magnificent porch with that awesome fireplace...

    Amanda...love your beautiful sense of style and I am totally in love with everything that depicts "Southern Style"....bravo to you and your hubby for a job well done!

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  22. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR8/31/12, 12:45 PM

    This was a great feature, Kim! I love everything about Amanda's entire home! She has done a wonderful job!!!

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  23. Brandi8/31/12, 1:32 PM

    This is the porch of my dreams. Amanda did such a beautiful job.

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  24. Pinky at Designs by Pinky8/31/12, 2:01 PM

    OMG, I have FALLEN IN LOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This porch is a DREAM!!!! I love every single inch of it, every detail, especially the FIREPLACE and the furniture is gorgeous. I hope we can do this one day. Thanks, Kim for sharing Amanda's beautiful porch. I LOVE this series. Hope you continue it. XO, Pinky

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  25. NanaDiana8/31/12, 2:48 PM

    Great porch feature- I just love it all. I would like to hear the whole story about how she knew the house would be hers before she even saw it- xo Diana

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  26. The Tuscan Home8/31/12, 3:24 PM

    WOW, what a fantastic feature, Kim. Amanda did such an amazing job...I'm a bit envious to say the least! =) Have a great weekend! XO ~Liz

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  27. Vickie @ Ranger 9118/31/12, 3:32 PM

    I'd be spending all my time out there, too! It's beautifully decorated right down to the curtains on the window. Thanks for the tour!

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  28. 20 North Ora8/31/12, 3:35 PM

    Kim - Thanks for this post. She has an amazing porch - I would live out there.

    Judy

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  29. Y Mama8/31/12, 3:47 PM

    AHHHHHHH!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!! EVERY.SINGLE.THING!! Great work!!

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  30. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things8/31/12, 3:51 PM

    Love that porch! Love the animal print rug....

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  31. Lisa @ Shine Your Light8/31/12, 4:38 PM

    Amanda's porch is my favorite on the planet!! Love the decor and all the amazing diy projects in this space!

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  32. Dixie Delights8/31/12, 5:01 PM

    Thanks again Kim for the wonderful feature. So flattering!!! And thanks to your readers for the sweet comments!!

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  33. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living8/31/12, 7:08 PM

    What a beautiful outdoor living space! I can see why it's your favorite room. Thanks to Kim for letting us see it here on her blog!

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  34. Unknown8/31/12, 9:21 PM

    Such a gorgeous porch! I love every bit of it!!! XO, Aimee

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  35. thistlewoodfarm8/31/12, 9:31 PM

    What a beautiful porch! I love those curtains. You have such an amazing eye for detail, Amanda!

    Have a great day, Kim!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  36. Beverly9/1/12, 7:18 AM

    Wow, wow, wow!!! Thank you, Kim and Amanda, for sharing. Amanda, your porch is a total delight. I would have to make a list to tell you everything I love, and the list would include everything. I can tell you my favorite - the painting over the fireplace. Oh my gosh. Absolutely inspired.♥♥♥

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  37. Sandra Lee9/1/12, 8:36 AM

    They say a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures speak volumes. I can feel the joy, love and pride that went into this project. It' s beautiful and I can see why you spend so much time there. Well done Amanda, and thank you Kim for featuring it.

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  38. Patty @ That's So Pretty9/1/12, 9:17 AM

    Soooo pretty and such great inspiration!

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  39. Eclectically Vintage9/1/12, 6:11 PM

    Oh how I'd love a covered porch like this! Amanda has great style and like she said - this is just the cherry on top of a fabulous home!
    Kelly

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  40. Terry @ La Bella Vie9/3/12, 9:03 AM

    Wow, this is beautiful! It makes me want to start another remodel project on my back deck! Just lovely and I can see why it would be a favorite room, it would be for me too!
    Terry
    PS great idea for this Linky party!

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  41. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style9/3/12, 9:15 AM

    Terry, it is not a linky party. Just an invited guest blogger series. thanks

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  42. pam {simple details}9/3/12, 9:42 AM

    Every inch of it is filled with wonderful details, Amanda! I've seen it before, but I loved taking it all in again! Just gorgeous!

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  43. Calypso In The Country9/3/12, 3:59 PM

    I never get tired of looking at that porch! Every detail is perfect!
    -Shelley

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  44. Sew Grown9/3/12, 5:26 PM

    I love it Kim! So beautiful and functional. Where did you find the fish painting? We live on the water and love to fish but finding good fish art has been challenging. Thanks!

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  45. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style9/3/12, 5:28 PM

    Sew Grown, you have no reply comment blogger on so maybe you will look here for an answer. This is a post by a guest blogger. It is not my room. I am sure Amanda would be glad to answer you.

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  46. Sarah8/23/14, 12:04 AM

    Amanda and Kim, I'm back tonight for another look tonight in Kim's Top 10 post. Love this covered porch!

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  47. Jlinds52@gmail.com3/4/20, 7:45 AM

    The porch is awesome! Where can you get the fish art?

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    1. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style3/4/20, 9:08 AM

      This porch belongs to Dixie Delights and it's from 2012 so I really doubt it's still available, but you can email her. Just click on the link to her blog.

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