Before + After : My Front Porch

I starting to realize that being incredibly particular getting me no where fast in blogland. I am starting to figure out if I continue on this route I will never have anything posted. As The Nester says " It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful!" So, here goes!

The Before:

This is my lonely little porch before. I love the style of this house. Very "mountain contemporary" but all  of the stone work made the front facade seem very blah. Did I mention I love color?

I have had these planter boxes for a while and thought I could paint them something fun and  bright . Did I mention that I am having a yellow moment right now? 

I also had this fun red floral outdoor fabric around and made some pillow covers with it. I'd also love to paint those urns white but that's a project for another day. Maybe the bench should be white too? I think it works for now-  (sometimes I just can't put down the spray paint!)

The After: 

Tah Dah! I love how the planters turned out. It definitely needed that bright sunny yellow! 

xoxo- Tippi

Being Absent Minded

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 Rooms with walls absent of color, that is! This is a trend that is surely the opposite of what I have ever known and loved. However, it is a trend that I am leaning towards for our new home. In the past I have always been drawn to color on the walls. I like the way a room feels with color wrapping you up like a warm blanket. The question now is, can this same feeling  be achieved with white walls? I believe it's a different feel for sure.You will really have to look to your accessories ( drapery panels, artwork, pillows, stacks of books) to hold the weight of that "cozy" factor. What I  really love most about this trend is that it gives you a great opportunity to change your accessories rather than repainting the room that you've grown tired of. Most of all- it keeps the husband happy! I can't tell you how many times I've heard " Why are you painting this room again?!"

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