Porch

I grew up with fireplaces: my parents always had one, as did my Nana and Papa and my late grandparents. But one thing my family never had- and my mother has always wanted- was an outdoor fireplace. Ever since I attended a home aroma event in Cincinnati, I’ve been fascinated by how much fireplaces can […]

My favorite time of year is late September through October. From the crisp autumn air to the changing colors leading into Halloween, there’s something magical about this time of year- even more so, for me, than the winter season. It’s also one of my favorite times to decorate homes- and a farmhouse fall porch will

Porches have always been a part of my life- from humid summer days swinging on a porch swing to a grill out on a crisp autumn day. But most of my life, those porches have been uncovered. While that’s not always terrible, a porch roof is one of the best upgrades you can make. Not

I live in Ohio, and we like to joke that you can experience 3 seasons (sometimes 4) in a single day. The problem? That can make it challenging to enjoy an outdoor porch. While I love decorating patios and porches- and porch lighting is important too- those additions only take you so far. One of

My mother has always wanted a screen porch, and I can see why. From family friends to vacations, all of the time I and members of my family have spent on a screen porch has been enjoyable and memorable. My late grandfather’s screen porch was especially welcoming, with a coffee table, candlelight, and plenty of