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We moved into our house 6 years ago, and I’m pretty sure it has needed a paint job for at least 15. In the sun, it had faded to a pretty funky ombre… and, trust me, ombre is not nearly as stylish on a house as it is on your hair. So several weeks ago we were finally able to get it painted, and now it feels like an entirely new house. What do you think?

Please note the 2 small pumpkins on the front steps… I found them growing in our backyard!

We also made some seriously fab upgrades to the front porch including new screen, new fixtures, some upgrades to the furniture, new cushions, and a great table & chairs Husband thrifted at a local yard sale. We’ve been spending so much time out there, it’s like adding a new room to our home! There’s nothing better than sipping a bourbon and hearing jazz drift through open windows out onto the porch. A few of the details…

Tomorrow I’ll share how we picked the paint palette and the fabric. What about you? Any last minute upgrades you’re making to the outside of your house before hunkering down for winter?

Always keep fresh cut flowers around the house. They make everything feel brighter and add a touch of glamour to every day.

A few tips:

– Keep a good assortment of old jars (from jelly, juice, moonshine) around the house. They make great vases and don’t cost anything extra.

– When you bring flowers home from the store, trim the ends and put them in room temperature water. If the water is too hot or too cold, it may shock the flowers.

– If you put in any of those little packets of preservative, don’t use the whole packet for one vase. Use a little bit and mix it well with the water before putting in your flowers.

– Buy what you like. Consider them a gift to yourself and to the mood of your home!