A month ago I thought we’d never see spring and… I’m not sure we did :-) Summer came rushing right in! I’ve got my fun, colorful Bronwyn Hanahan fish door hanger out front. The ferns are also doing fabulously again this year. Lime green and orange patterned ribbons are tied around the dogs to coordinate. Over at… Read More
We updated our garden last spring with raised beds (WalMart). The iron fence was constructed from the original porch railings on our home. I went “crazy” planting colored annuals in my pots this year and have two white knock out rose bushes here as well. Over the years I have honed down what we plant… Read More
I spruced up our little driveway sitting area last weekend in preparation for hosting Jay’s first communion dinner and then Mother’s Day on Sunday. I wanted things cheerful and springy, so I swapped out the turquoise cushions I usually keep here for a couple of my Lilly Pulitzer x Target pillows from a couple of… Read More
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2021 After five years of enjoying our porch, I’ve been working on a few updates this spring and summer! To refresh your memory, or if you’ve just recently joined us, we originally had a deck in this space. We used most of the original footings, moved the stairs, and ended up with this… Read More
If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you will know that we give the boys “forever gifts” for their birthdays. Since we squeeze in both of them within a month of Christmas, we learned early on that they were flooded with gifts that they didn’t really need. So, they each get something that… Read More
Every month some of my favorite bloggers, Jennifer of Dimples & Tangles, Kris of Driven by Decor, Lisa of Shine Your Light, and Pam of Simple Details, host a “My Five Favorites” series. They always include a guest host and I was excited and flattered to receive the invite to for this month’s topic – favorite porch and patio decorating ideas. … Read More
And just like that May – the busiest month of the year around here – has arrived!! I thought we’d never see sunny skies and warm days again with the chilly April we had. But, alas, May came in gloriously today. I’ve had my doors open while I work and the birds have happily chirped… Read More