Outdoor Living

  • Fall, Outdoor Living

    How to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

    There is no better time of the year than fall to do some porch sitting. I love sitting on the swing in the cooler weather watching the leaves change colors. A porch is a wonderful place to cozy up and enjoy this beautiful time of year.

  • Outdoor Living

    5 Elements of an Inviting Front Porch

    I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “you only get one chance to make a good first impression”. Your front porch is where your home makes its first impression. This is why it’s so important to create an inviting space outside your front door that makes your guests feel welcome.

  • Outdoor Living, Plants

    8 Best Shrubs and Trees for Containers

    I don’t know about you, but Henry and I love using greenery outside in pots and containers. We seriously have nearly twenty plants just in pots outside our home.

    We have used them in places like between our garage doors, beside our pool, and next to our front and back doors. Plants in pots add a variety of visual interest to the outside of your home. They also can create a lot of curb appeal for your home.

  • Outdoor Living

    The Pros of Owning a Pool

    Since deciding to build, one question that keeps coming up is whether or not we are going to put in a pool. Of course, my answer is very quickly, yes! Henry, on the other hand is leaning towards no.