It’s hard to believe August is already here. Fortunately the days will still be warm for a couple more months, so there’s still time to enjoy simple pleasures on the front porch. Speaking of porches, my daughter is currently house hunting and I accompanied her last night to see a quaint, older tri-level that has…
You know, I realized my circa 1875 house does not have rocking chair on the front porch. Yes, there is a porch swing out there but I feel somehow it’s missing something. When you think of an Americana style porch, don’t you immediately envision rocking chairs? Like this pretty red one on a Southern…
Is there anything more nostalgic in summer than whiling away the hours on a porch swing? Enjoying a gentle breeze while swaying to and fro on a swing brings back memories of simpler times that were far less rushed and frazzled. Photo by Nostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLC To “while away” means to pass…
Summer on a farmhouse porch. Warm breezes blowing through your hair while birds sing in the trees. Squirrels run across the lawn and scurry up a tree before the family cat catches up. Sipping lemonade while ice cubes tinkle inside against the glass you wonder, “Does it get any better than this?” I love summer…
Is there anything more wonderful in a home than a screened porch? You can be outside without fighting off bugs. Breezes blow and birds are chirping, all while you sip some iced tea or lemonade. Take a moment to enjoy today’s collection of pretty porches. Photo by MPR Architecture Porches can provide a lot…
Last night I was dreaming of how nice it would be to have my very own sleeping porch during the summer months to enjoy the evening breezes while dozing. A screened sleeping porch of course, so I don’t have to deal with mosquitoes and creepy crawlers! This cottage style sleeping porch reminds me of the…
Does anything give a call to warmer weather more than a pair of outdoor rocking chairs? Spending a bit of idle time rocking on the porch with a glass of lemonade or iced tea stirs up a nostalgic and simpler time. (This post contains affiliate links.) Photo by BraytonHughes Design Studios A pair of white…
When it comes to fall decor, you can go all out or keep it simple. Fall colors are so rich that this is the perfect time to incorporate a minimalist approach and still make an impact! More Fall Decorating Ideas for You: Autumn Decorating with Baby Boo Pumpkins Warm Up Your Home with Vintage…
Is it really August already? Summer needs to put on the brakes before heading into fall. I’m still basking in the warm weather and what better place to enjoy it than one of these 9 cool front porches? Although I love fall, I love summer more and always have a hard time transitioning into…
Are you one of the “lucky” ones graced by the recent blizzard that stormed its way through the central part of our country? We got a healthy dose of fluffy white Christmas cheer to enhance my Christmas porch decorations! Today I join a group of fabulously talented bloggers to feature our Christmas porch decorations….
This post is sponsored by Fiber One. All opinions are my own. Fall means a lot of different things to me. It’s back-to-school season, it’s time for taking nature walks, it’s fall running season, and it’s time to enjoy a little “me time” on my fall front porch. This is my favorite spot when…
Temperatures are rising into the 80’s which means summer has unofficially arrived in our neck of the woods! Summer is my favorite season when the Earth is fully alive and birds are in full song. I’m still getting some planting done and gave my farmhouse entry and porch a quick summer refresh to perk things…
June is just a week away and it’s time to start thinking about summer living! Summer is my favorite season because I love the warmth and sunshine. And one of my favorite places to enjoy warm breezes is on a summer porch. To give you some fresh ideas and inspiration, I’ve collected a round-up of…
When the weather turns warmer, hubby and I enjoy dining al fresco. I like to set a colorful table for outdoor meals and decided a little spring porch dining was in order. I transformed the front porch into a romantic boho chic dining area with Moroccan-style lanterns and jewel-toned place settings. (This post contains affiliate…
Are you ready for Christmas with less than a week to go? I feel pretty relaxed about the holidays this year. My decorating was done early, allowing me to relax a bit more. I wasn’t going to decorate the porch other than a wreath on the door, but then I got an email from American…
Summer’s flowers are fading and that means it’s time to add color to the front porch with fun pumpkins and pillows. Our days here in Illinois are still warm but the evenings are cooler and enjoyable. Hubby and I want to take advantage of the mild weather and enjoy dining al fresco when we can….
