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There isn’t much more American than a front porch. Well, except for the American flag itself of course. And the two together… phew, that’s patriotism! Picture this. A sprawling front porch on a summer evening, large square columns, Adirondack chairs, a table set with lemonade or sweet tea (or something stronger), and blowing in the […]

The Covid19 virus it forcing all of us to think and act in new ways.  We are more conscious of protecting our own health and our neighbor’s health more than ever before.  It is so heartwarming to hear of the many kindness people are doing to help protect their neighbors, provide them when essentials and […]

Helllllooooo, Porchy People! It’s snowing in our hometown of Nashville, Tennessee (which is a little like the apocalypse for the south, but…like…a peaceful apocalypse), so I’m taking a moment to focus on our word of the year – FRESH. It’s appropriate, since the blanket of snow gives a certain feeling of freshness. While we’ve always encouraged […]

Okay, so you’ve found the design. You’ve been searching for months on end, and at last you saw that picture on Pinterest that stopped you dead in your tracks. You stood from your chair, threw your arms in the air and shouted, “THIS IS IT!” Alright,  maybe it was a little less dramatic than that. […]

Glorious Gates!  They can the focal point, the pizazz, the garden folly that brings a smile or sense of peace or intrigue to the view’s mind.  Or they can be bland, hanging limply on rusted hinges asking only for sympathy!  Which do you want for your home? How many gates have I seen begging to […]