Come sit a spell.
It’s an invitation to come on over, take a seat, and rest awhile. It’s a saying my spinster great-aunts spun while rocking on the front porch that hugged their century-old home. Family, friends, and those strolling on the nearby sidewalk were invited to join them for conversation while they shucked corn and popped peas.
That was over forty years ago, but the charm of the front porch remains.
And it’s one of the reasons why I chose a Victorian style tiny house.
Turns out, our *tiny* front porch was one of the easiest projects to date. Or maybe it just seems that way because it came on the heels of the toughest. The best part of building the porch? Brian kept both feet on the ground and it was completed within a couple of Saturdays.
The porch floor was added earlier so searching for the right columns and roofing were our only to-do’s. Early on, I’d imagined columns with some heft to them. You know, the kind you can hold onto and swirl about? But since I swerve more than swirl these days, we decided to bypass that requirement and go for full-on character, which the smaller ones offered.
The porch roof was an interesting undertaking. My engineering husband put his skills to the test as he researched ways to build a slanted roof while making room for the Gothic window that will soon perch just above the porch. It was a happy day at the Baker’s house when he discovered a galvanized roof like the main one, but with deeper channels to keep the rain flowing in a downward direction.
The left image is from November’s Tiny House Tuesday, and the right is December’s. Oh, the difference a porch (and door!) can make.
Now all she needs is a bit of frill in the form of Victorian scroll work in the corners of the posts.
I doubt my *tiny* porch will offer enough space for the large wooden-slat rockers like my great-aunt’s way back when, but the door will always be wide enough for friends and family.
So come sit a spell, won’t you?
Oh, Cathy, she’s beautiful. We sold our almost century-old home to move to the beach. I loved our house and porch so much, but it was time to get closer to water. I’m happy I didn’t have to trade in my porch and I added a hammock swing since we we got over here. I can’t wait to see yours finished. She’s coming right along, and she’s almost as big as our real house. lol 🙂
Thank you, Kim! I would say that’s a lovely switcheroo — I love a good hammock swing, especially with tropical breezes. (Wasn’t that a great Hope Writer’s Tuesday today?) Thanks for sharing!
It was so good, Cathy! They all are, but some really inspire me to get back to work. That one certainly did. I hope they’ll interview her husband too. What a team.
I totally agree! Some speak to me more than others but I always enjoy it when Emily does the interview. She asks a lot of questions I want answered. 🙂
Oh Cathy! When she’s finished, I’d love to go and sit a spell with you. I hope you’ll let me trespass.
Blessings,
Laurie Epps
You’ll definitely have to come sit a spell once she’s done. 🙂 Blessings, Laurie!
I see a window in the second pic too, letting in more light. How fun to see the progress as it changes and moves closer to being done
Yes!!! It’s a window we brought from our century-old house. It has its own *tiny* chapter in my book. 🙂 Thanks for joining me on the journey. Blessings in 2019!!
It’s good to see Tiny House has developed more personality since my last visit! Can hardly wait to see it all finished!
Me too, Sheri! I agree — she’s gaining quite the personality. It will only get better, Lord willing. Blessings to you in 2019! Thanks for sharing.
I love hearing about the Tiny House progress !!
Thanks, Connie. This journey wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without you!
I can’t wait!!!!!
Me either, Beth! I see a lot of tea and giggles in our future. 🙂
I wish Memphis was closer to South Carolina! I have to come see this house!
I know, Crickett! But we’ll find a way to get you here once she’s finished. 🙂 After promoting your amazing book-in-the-making this summer, you’ll need a *tiny* respite.
Sittin’ a spell on her apron sounds divine, Cathy 🙂
Indeed it does, Charla. 🙂 I look forward to your visit!
Beautiful! Can’t wait to see the whole thing!
Thank you, Angie. Me too! 🙂
It looks lovely, Cathy! Sitting on the porch is a great hobby of mine. Maybe I’ll surprise you next time I’m in the upstate! Can’t wait for the next update.
And I have no idea why I’m “Angela Angela Arndt.” So good they named me twice?? LOL!
I would love that Angela Angela Arndt. 🙂 Some people are just worthy of a double name. I look forward to the visit!