Good morning,
While we can still see snow in the mountains around us, we can finally see our grass and orchard again which motivated me to go ahead and get our porch ready to welcome guests and welcome spring.
Yesterday, I showed you my doormat so today is the whole she-bang.
I found this basket at Pottery Barn late last summer and usually use it inside the house. Today however, it is on my door serving as host to dried basil bundles and some cheery cherry blossoms.
Scout decided he needed to come out and help me take some pictures. I snapped the shot below just as he was enjoying the breeze. 
Reminds me of Charlie Brown’s beagle.
These primroses have the perfect color palette to brighten things up.
A simple side-dish of a DIY wire basket and some rocks – with a couple of my stamped rocks tossed in.
The wine barrels are from a local vineyard.
My goal was to put together a simple porch with a simple statement:
Linking to:
Southern Hospitality – Spring Fling
MONDAY
Cowgirl Up! at Crafty Texas Girls
HOme Savvy A To Z
The Southern Institute:Creative Me Monday
Everything Under The Moon – Bedazzle Me Monday
More the Merrier at DIY Home Sweet Home
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Crafts Keep Me Sane at Keeping It Simple
Home Stories A To Z
Time To Shine at Diamond In The Stuff
How To Nest For Less
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month
TUESDAY
A Bowl Full of Lemons
DIY By Design
Trash 2 Treasures at Kammy’s Korner
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/
WEDNESDAY
Embracing Change
Fireflies and Jellybeans
Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors
Primp
Its Overflowing
domestically speaking: power of paint party
blue cricket design
AKA Design
THURSDAY
Whipperberry
Love Notes By Lauryn
The Brambleberry Cottage
Saved By Suzy
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
Somewhat Simple
bloggaritaville
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch
My Repurposed Life
beyond the picket fence
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
Delightful Order
A Glimpse Inside
house of hepworths
36th avenue
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
FRIDAY
Serenity Now
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Frugalicious Fridays at Finding Fabulous
Fingerprints On The Fridge
2805
Chic On A Shoestring
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Freckled Laundry
Tater Tots and Jello
Addicted2Decorating
sassysites
stuff and nonsense
SATURDAY
Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY
My1929Charmer: Sunday Best
Homemaker On A Dime
Sisters of the Wild West – Sister Sunday Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.blogspot.com/
Under The Table And Dreaming
Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
Love the mix of primrose colours! So sweet!
Baskets are so welcoming…and your's is a beauty! I love the dried green bundles and the touch of blossoms! Your frond door is a very pretty and welcoming place! So nice to stop by!
Yvonne
Looks great…very inviting! Love the barrels!
Lorraine
Absolutely gorgeous! I love this…and the barrels are just beautiful. Megan
Great basket and I love the barrels!!…your porch is beautifully done and inviting to all those you enter!
Oh my, take a bow!
You've put a "spring" in my step with your creative loveliness.
Have a blessed day!
How ADORABLE!!!! Loved the details, the rocks in the basket… so simple and SO CUTE!
I bought a new door mat before I saw your post with yours,,, I a also planning on re-doing the entrance for Spring!
Thank you for the inspiration!
Love your front porch! It's so inviting with the flowers, door mat and especially your dog, so cute! Would love for you to visit Simple & Sweet Fridays. Everyone would be so inspired.
Jody
Very nice. I love to see a nice front door entrance. Take care, Linda
Love your basket on door….Looks so pretty! Also love Scout!
Hi Shari! Your entrance is so pretty and I love the PB basket and your doormat. Scout is adorable too. Thanks for joining the Open House party.
xo, Sherry
Very inviting front porch. Love the basket on the door.
Mary Alice
I would say you successfully met your goal, Shari. Your porch is quite welcoming. And Scout greeting each guest would be a nice touch.
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday again this week.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Lovely!! The basket is a keeper for sure!
Pretty spring welcome; love the stamped rocks in your little wire basket.
Very pretty, Shari! I love that basket and it looks great on your front door!
Visiting from Open House Party! : )
What a beautiful spring porch! I love all your wonderful creation touches!
So pretty and inviting!
I love your spring front porch! I just started working on mine the other weekend too
. This beautiful weather is so inspiring!
A beautiful, welcoming entry. I love the stamped rocks. GREAT idea!
You have a beautiful and welcoming porch!
You have a beautiful and welcoming porch!
So pretty. I love that doormat! Please come share at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/04/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-18.html
This is great, and love the door mat. Found you on Southern Institute!
Hi Shari! Found you through It's Overflowing
So glad I did too!! Your porch looks fab!
xo
Kelly
live.laugh.rowe
I just love your door! I bet it looks gorgeous from the inside, too. Thanks for linking up to Remodelaholic!
Shari,
The porch is lovely. And Scout cracks me up. My beagle Ernie runs away from me every time I pick up the camera! Or he purposely hides his face from me …
Linda
(Oh, and I almost jumped out of my skin when homes.com sent that email requesting our contact info ….)