front porch love

5-16 porch

We’ve been in our house eight years and we never poured a sidewalk until now. I can’t believe we waited so long to do it. Well, yes I can, it costs a lot of money. But we paid cash and finally did it, and I love it.

front yard

Before, our old white rockers were falling apart, the make-shift rock and brick sidewalk we had done ourselves was a bit of an eyesore and a hazard to guests.

5-16 front porch

We got some new furniture and recently added some colorful plants and now we love spending time out there. It feels almost like we’ve added another room to the house.

sidewalk

And it’s just as strewn with children’s toys and things as the rest of the rooms.

  • http://embracinglife-rose.blogspot.com Rose @ Walnut Acre

    The outdoor room looks very nice. And I love the green front door. :-)  

  • mer@lifeat7000feet

     I love, love, LOVE your green door! 

  • http://afamiliarpath.com/ Melissa Stover

    thank you. luau green.

  • http://www.sixbrickshigh.com Jamie @ Six Bricks High

     Love it!  And I bet the kids love having a new riding path for bikes and stuff.  Love your green door too!

  • melissa

     melissa, it’s great!!!   i LOVE front porches…you’re absolutely right about it feeling like another room.   the sidewalk looks fabulous, and i love that splash of red from the fun wagon!  i’m actually posting about something similar tomorrow, so come see it…you might just have to try it out on yours!  :)