A budget-friendly back porch refresh with decorating ideas to make it feel like a backyard oasis. The back porch got a face lift! This week, we decided that the old porch furniture we’d hauled with us all the way from the old house was finally ready to retire. There was no saving it with wood…
6 ways to create a cozy Christmas in an outdoor entertaining space to make any holiday gathering warm and inviting. We’re dubbing this the party spot, y’all! From now until January 1st, our back porch is pretty much where all of the action will happen for friends visiting for laid-back Christmas get-togethers and guests visiting…
Why, yes. Our front porch is still decorated for summer and our back porch is decorated for fall. #dontjudgeme Listen, if you live with the wacky fall weather of the South where it’s 98 degrees one minute and 40 degrees exactly 24 hours later, you get it. I’ve finally accepted fall over here (2 weeks…
A tropical boho back porch decorated for summer with breezy, functional style and string lights for evening ambience. It’s officially summer at our house this week! The girls’ last day of school is Friday, the pool makeover is getting wrapped up today, and we’ll be celebrating this weekend with a big cookout to kick off…
A back porch makeover with money-saving DIY home improvement projects and budget decorating solutions for a breezy summer retreat. There have been the quick 1 monther room makeovers at our house where Robert and I swooped in, stuck to a plan, and got it done as fast as possible. And then there are other spaces…
Ideas to host a backyard movie night with a list of over 100 best outdoor movies for all ages + recommended equipment, snacks, and seating. I don’t mean to scare you summer-lovin’ guys, but prime time backyard movie night season is just around the corner! The air gets crisp, the bugs calm down, and the…
This post is sponsored by Walmart. The 12 most popular, top rated yard games for adults and kids + barbecue finds from Walmart to make your next backyard party a success. We’ve basically been training for a Yard Games Olympics for years… the backyard makeover is proof of that. 😉 Top Picks for July 4th…
6 simplified DIY tutorials for how to hang outdoor string lights without trees around a fire pit, around a pool, on a fence, on a porch, from siding, around a patio, or anywhere in the backyard. Ultimate Guide: How to Hang Outdoor String Lights I have no idea why it takes so much brain power…
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. 6 stunning backyard lighting ideas you can install yourself without the need of an electrician for a magical outdoor space. Pure magic! That’s what the backyard feels like after adding so much gorgeous backyard lighting! That’s because string lights and solar lights basically have…
6 ways to add instant curb appeal in a day with these DIY small front porch ideas on a budget with paint, plants, and decor. This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. A few weeks ago, I pulled up into our driveway, glanced at our small front porch, and went, “Woah….
A full budget breakdown of how much our exterior remodel and backyard renovation cost, why we hired a few contractors, and what outdoor projects you can do yourself to save money. Technically, our backyard renovation still has one or two little projects for it to be deemed “officially finished”, but considering all of the things…
8 cozy fire pit ideas for outdoor fall decor and entertaining tips using budget-friendly finds from Walmart for a backyard campfire party. This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. I don’t know how we got so lucky with our gorgeous almost fall-ish weather this week, so we went all out with…
The best outdoor projector screen, movie projector, and streaming device to set up a backyard movie night for less than $400. Now that the temperature is cooling down in the evenings, we kicked off one of our favorite traditions for fall again this year: backyard movie night! Last year, when I shared how we made…
How to repel mosquitos and other bugs from your porch or patio using these 7 outdoor decorating solutions. The state bird has officially come out of hibernation around here… the mosquito! Arg! Of course they arrived juuuuust after we finished our back porch refresh. But it’s okay, this isn’t our first mosquito rodeo (boy, that’s…
A step-by-step tutorial for how to build a DIY backyard firepit + the best equipment for making the job faster and easier. Merry Christmas to us! Maybe some couples wrap jewelry and a new winter coat to put under the tree to give each other but gifted ourselves a backyard DIY fire pit. We apparently…
Tricks for decorating Fall porch steps + simple DIY projects you can do to cozy up your porch on a budget. In the years since we’ve lived in this house, I’ve never done a BIG fall front porch filled with pumpkins and mums and all things cozy. But this year… this year felt like it…
Step-by-step tutorials to make a DIY outdoor movie theater and s’mores station from a coffee table + fall outdoor decorating ideas. This has officially been the year of creativity! And silver linings too apparently. Gotta stay at home? Paint a room. Want to celebrate a birthday? Have a drive-by parade. Want to go to the…
We weren’t kidding when we said this was the summer of the backyard projects. Between the pool makeover, the pool shed refresh, and the back porch set up, this yard has seen a lot of love so far since spring. Thank GOODNESS it’s been a gorgeous, mild June for us. Otherwise my usually sweaty self…
Tips for sprucing up your front porch to bring it out of winter’s hibernation mode and wake it up for spring. We’ve somehow entirely by accident gotten on a roll with our front porch lately. First with the DIY wreath on the front door. Then with all of our limewashed brick deets. And now I’m…
8 simple ways to add cozy style to your porch and outdoor spaces for fall with tips for lighting, warmth, and an easy color palette. What started out as an Operation: Take Down the Summer Porch Curtains somehow turned into Operation: Cozy Up the Porch for Fall. And I’m not mad about it… The last…
