When we bought our home we were thrilled to find that we had two perfectly placed pine trees. Perfect if you want to hang a hammock. I always loved the photos of the hammock out in the yard. A quiet place to swing, nap and read. Here is a peek at ours.
I covered it with a vintage coverlet I'd purchase some time ago. I layered on a quilt, two fluffy pillows in pretty vintage pillowcases my friend Carol gave me. I added an extra one I made just because. My estate sale find came in handy for some water, my favorite magazines and of course peonies.
The trees provide wonderful shade even in the bright sun. My favorite is when the five of us pile on it and spend a few mintues together swinging and laughing. Those are the moments when I stop and try to remember every tiny detail. The kids laughter, their bare feet, their smiles, the hugs and keep it in my memory for the day when we all don't fit.
I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Ours was nice, just the right mix of work & play. I found this great piece at the Antique Market today. I've already got it painted just need some trim. I can't wait to share it with you.
Thank you for coming by, I really love reading your comments!
xo
Susan
Linking to Between Naps on the Porch.
Such a pretty spot to relax!
Posted by: Kim | June 05, 2011 at 08:04 PM
Um yeah - completely jealous. Our hammock is in the garage because of a lack of trees. Looks like your spot was meant to be!
Posted by: Mindy | June 05, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Jealous like you wouldnt believe!!!!
Megan
mommyminded.blogspot.com
Posted by: Megan | June 05, 2011 at 08:27 PM
That looks pretty perfect to me! What a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy your family.
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | June 05, 2011 at 08:56 PM
You might just find me out there one day :). It is so pretty and looks like the perfect place to relax. Oh my goodness, you need to have someone to take a picture of all of you in that hammock!! Just beautiful!!
Posted by: Tracy | June 05, 2011 at 09:00 PM
That is the prettiest hammock I've ever seen. I'd love to hang out there, although I don't think I've ever tried to get in/on a hammock!! ;-)
Posted by: Denise | June 05, 2011 at 09:26 PM
The perfect place to take a nap...so inviting and pretty!
:)
Posted by: Laura @ 52 FLEA | June 05, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Hammock envy! Looks like a great spot to nap.
Posted by: Sheila | June 05, 2011 at 10:32 PM
What a beautiful place to relax! I love your style:).
~Julia
Posted by: Julia | June 06, 2011 at 03:00 AM
Gorgeous and comfortable...what a great way to share some time outdoors!
Posted by: Carla G. | June 06, 2011 at 04:50 AM
What a perfect place to relax! By the way I have the same little table! Have a great week.
xxx Liz
Posted by: LizlovesVintage | June 06, 2011 at 06:58 AM
susan that is a gorgeous spot. not only do you have the perfect porches, now the hammock. i am packing my bags...be there soon with a bag full on books waiting to be read in that sweet spot.
Posted by: Traci | June 06, 2011 at 07:41 AM
How lovely! I'm gonna just grab my book and cup of coffee and pop right on over :)
You wouldn't mind if I use your gorgeous hammock for a bit would you?
Jan @ BellaCasa
Posted by: Bella Casa | June 06, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Oh, boy, how nice. Now if the bugs will just away...
Posted by: linda | June 06, 2011 at 03:19 PM
That would be a beautiful place to nap or read-I love it!
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn | June 06, 2011 at 07:00 PM
This looks like a slice of heaven! How I would love to have a hammock just like this one! I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than either reading or napping on this comfy hammock!
Posted by: Bella | June 06, 2011 at 07:20 PM
Oh Susan that is so awesome! And what a great family portrait that would make to see you all enjoying it together. You have a way of making the ordinary, extraordinary! xoxo ~Lili
Posted by: Lili | June 06, 2011 at 07:38 PM
What a nice place to relax and sip some lemonade! I love the little white table too. I'm sure you will use this a lot this summer!
Lori : )
Thrifty Decor Mom
Posted by: Lori | June 06, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Such a chic hammock! We were just talking about putting one up! Love it!
xo E + J
Posted by: Eddie Ross | June 07, 2011 at 01:08 AM
I clicked over from Kim's this morning. Enjoying browsing your site. Absolutely love it. Clicked to join.
We have a hammock, with stand. Wish we had two trees. Thinking about hanging it on our deck at the lake. I like that look and between two trees much much better than on a stand.
Gorgeous photos!!
Posted by: Pat@Back Porch Musings | June 07, 2011 at 08:11 AM
I want to take a nap there right now! I would love a hammock but we don't have any trees like that. Lucky! ;)
Posted by: lissa | June 07, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Ohhh...I adore hammocks, they remind me of simpler times. You are so wise to try and remember the little things that you mentioned, kids grow up so fast.
Your hammock is simply splendid, I would love to have one like that!
Posted by: Cindy | June 07, 2011 at 11:42 AM
outdoor perfection...makes me want to curl up and read a book~
Posted by: Tara | June 07, 2011 at 06:54 PM
What a gorgeous and relaxing place to spend the afternoon! Thanks for sharing and now getting me to dream of a hammock of my own!
Posted by: Bella Michelle | June 13, 2011 at 04:25 PM
Did you ever measure between the two pine trees? I'm wondering if I have a spot for a hammock for my hubbie, for fathers day?
Posted by: Andrea Wright | June 13, 2011 at 04:45 PM