one hell of a porch!
It’s cold and pouring down rain as I sit here writing this post, and while I’ve got a little while longer before warmer temps and margaritas by my pool, I’m lusting over this amazing porch by interior designer Anne Hepfer! I love the charcoal gray shakes and the beautiful contrast it creates against the white…
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beating the heat
The one caveat of leaving the beach and moving two and a half hours further inland was that I would get an in-ground pool. When you’re used to making the ten minute trek to the beach every day after work and digging your toes in the sand each and every weekend, you need some way…
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set a chic (and cheap!) outdoor table
Summer is my favorite time of the year to entertain. I love bringing the indoors outside to enjoy a yummy meal with my friends in the warm summer sun or under a sky of stars (and a ton of candles!). So when my good friend asked for help setting a beautiful outdoor table for…
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summer entertaining essentials
Summer is in full effect and what better way to celebrate that to host a fun, fuss-free get together or barbeque! Make a signature cocktail for everyone to sip, stick some beer in a chic beverage cooler, break out the cornhole and you’re set! With these easy summer essentials, you can relax and enjoy your…
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fab find friday: lutyens bench
If you’ve ever admired an English country garden, chances are you’ve seen a Lutyens garden bench, named after famed architect Edward Lutyen. I’ve seen this bench in drop dead gorgeous landscapes for a while now and I absolutely love it – the curved back and rolled arms make for a beautiful focal point for a…
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our screened-in porch plan
We’ve been in our house two years now and are finally getting around to the screened-in porch off our living room. We live in the south, where the weather is pretty nice for all but maybe two months out of the year and we use the porch a lot. In the Spring and Fall, the…
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5 easy (and inexpensive) ways to boost curb appeal this fall!
You only get one chance to make a great first impression at home and there’s no better place to start than at your front door. Here are a few of my favorite quick, easy and inexpensive ways to kick up curb appeal a few notches: 1. Pick a color, any color. There’s no quicker way…
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Guest blogging at On Board today!
Today I’m guest blogging at On Board Blog for Fiberon, a composite decking material company on how to beat the summer blues and decorate your deck for the Fall. Check it out here and see what I sourced:
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outdoor decor that won’t break the bank
Last week, I found these Adirondack chairs on sale for $30 and quickly ordered 4 for extra seating around our pool. Even though I will have to prime and paint them, you just can’t beat the price AND they fold up for easy storage in the winter. With summer in full swing, there’s nothing like…
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