Decorating a Front Porch for Summer

I have shared several pictures of my deck, but I do not share my front porch very often...mainly because it is small and we do not really spend any time on it.  Today, I thought I would share with you how I decorated it for Summer.

Our front porch is small and only has room for a small bistro set, which is why we do not sit out there very often.  Since people see it from the road, I do like for it to look nice.  A couple of years ago, we updated the column to have a modern look.  I also painted our front door a cheery yellow and got rid of the boring and outdated burgundy color.

I purchased this lime green bistro set a few years ago when it was on sale at Home Depot, and intend on re-painting it soon, since it has faded.  I added red, floral  pillows that my Mother-in-Law made to the chairs and a small potted flower to the table.

I like to use coordinated colors for the flowers in my pots.  I also try to pick ones that do well in full sun since the front porch gets hit all day.   This year, I chose petunias, begonias, salvia, and lantana. How cute is my little elephant watering can that my hubby picked up for me on a recent trip to the hardware store?!

I like to change out the wreaths on the door for each season.  My crafty friend made me this beautiful burlap wreath, with an "H" for our last name.  I think the colors are perfect for Memorial Day and 4th of July, so this is my Summer wreath.

I have a small topiary tree by the door that I decorate for the seasons as well.  I currently have clothespin butterflies on it, that I picked up from World Market.   I obviously have a love for butterflies as you can see with my antique brass butterflies hanging by the door.  I found these last summer at a junk store for a few dollars!  I guess the birds like my porch because while I was taking pictures, I noticed a bird nest in the wreath...with baby birds in it!!!

What is your favorite part of my front porch?  How do you decorate your porch for the Summer?