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Home Depot Style Challenge Reveal

In case you missed it, my front porch made its debut on the Home Depot Apron blog yesterday and to say I was excited and honored is an understatement! Earlier this year I accepted the Home Depot Style Challenge and have been working tirelessly to get my space ready for its closeup. Working with a brand that I love has been so rewarding, especially as the blog approaches it's fourth birthday. Over the years, blogging, in general, has motivated and encouraged me to challenge myself and turn ideas into reality and this project is a perfect example. A big thank you to Home Depot for the opportunity. It really feels like another room has been added to our house!

If you haven't had a chance to see the entire style challenge post on Home Depot's website, I encourage you to do that now because there are additional details and pictures of my space as well as other bloggers sharing their patios/porches.

I did want to post some behind-the-scenes photos for y'all in regards to DIY and decor. So, here we go...

I painted the porch ceiling Sparkling Blue by BEHR but I feel I could have gone a shade darker. Even so, I love the end result. Home Depot sent me the Martha Stewart Charlottetown set in white with quarry red cushions. I don't think I could have picked a more perfect set of my porch. It has that charming feminine appearance but the material is very durable! With all the spring pollen here in GA, I've already hosed down the furniture several times which is a major plus for me.

I added blue and white pillows from Jonathan Adler's "Happy Chic" collection which can be found at JCPenny. Love his stuff...it's so bright and vibrant. The grey and white pillows were a random purchase from Homegoods.

You'll never believe where I found all the gorgeous blue and white ginger jars....Hobby Lobby. Yes, you heard correctly. The regular prices on these aren't too shabby but I stumbled in one day during a ceramics sale and got them for a steal. You can find these affordable blue and white ginger jars online (here) if you don't live near a storefront.

Another great find was this $25 ming style coffee table from the Goodwill. I've always admired these tables so when the Goodwill gods smiled on me that particular day, I picked it up without hesitation. You can see in the before and after photos that the top was a little warped and the table in general was a little rough around the edges.

I removed the bamboo top, sanded it, primed it and painted it with two coats of high gloss white paint. I'm still in awe of it's perfect dimensions and classic curves.

For $20 and the cost of some gold spray paint, I spruced up this wire shelving unit for serving drinks and displaying plants. I found the green lacquer tray and seashell tray at Homegoods. The blue and white vase is from Hobby Lobby and the wooden pineapple and blue glass votives are Goodwill finds too. The ice bucket and orange spotted ceramic tray are part of my vintage Georges Briard collection.

The small white garden stool was purchased at Homegoods for $30. And see that little gold planter holding the hydrangea? That was also a $2 Goodwill find that got a new life thanks to some spray paint.

Many people have asked about the rug. I purchased the 5 x 8 blue and white outdoor rug from Amazon.com for $85 and was over the moon when it arrived. The color was perfect and the material (again) is durable and can be hosed down with water for easy maintenance.

It's also super soft for all those little feet that will be running around on it.

The boys lounging on the new digs....

The beaches of Santorini, Greece were my inspiration for the entire space. This divided ceramic tray is another vintage Georges Briard piece from my collection.

A patio peach tree brightens this previously empty corner...

The front entrance also got a makeover with fresh stain, a pineapple door knocker, a new porch light and an over sized doormat. It finally looks ready to welcome visitors!

Hope you enjoyed the details and I have GOT to thank my sweet husband for helping get this project done on time. While I was painting and styling and prepping the front porch, he entertained the boys on more than one occasion. I could not have done it without him!

Here's a recap of all the details:

Martha Stewart Charlottetown Love Seat and Chair: Home Depot

Blue and White Pillows: JCPenny

Grey Pillows: Homegoods

Blue and White Vases: Hobby Lobby

Beverage and Plant Stand: Home Depot

Orange and Black spotted ceramics: Vintage Georges Briard

Ice Bucket: Vintage Georges Briard

Outdoor Blue and White Rug: Amazon

Over sized Welcome Mat: Amazon

Pineapple Door Knocker: Home Depot

Porch Light: Home Depot

Outdoor Ceiling Fan: Home Depot

Ming Coffee Table: Goodwill

Sweet Tea Beverage Tag: Ballard Designs

Garden Stool: Homegoods

*Home Depot provided me with a patio set and gift card to complete the Home Depot Style Challenge. All ideas and opinions are my own. Thanks Home Depot!

Home Depot Style Challenge

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I spent the past weekend working on my front porch. My friends, that was only the beginning! This spring, thanks to Home Depot, I'll finally get the chance to give my porch the makeover I blogged about years ago...literally!

Each year Home Depot invites a handful of bloggers to participate in their Patio Style Challenge and I'm over the moon to be a part of the 2014 team! You know how we southern girls cherish our outdoor spaces. I've been collecting lots of inspiration and so has everyone else. You can follow the Home Depot Patio Style Challenge board via Pinterest to see what's trending. Stay tuned for the big reveal which will happen the first week of April. It's sure to be spectacular.

*image via Home Depot

Southern Porches // Part 2

The weather in Georgia has been practically perfect with temperatures in the high 70's. As a result, I've been slipping out to the porch for short little breaks throughout the day whether it's snack time with the boys or to wind down for a few minutes in the evening. I thought I'd share some southern porches with you today to celebrate one of my favorite simple pleasures. And just in cased you missed part one of southern style porches and another post about southern porches, here they are! Who's ready to kick back with me?

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Love the way this appears to be off both the kitchen and the living area. The folding doors, shingled walls and wood ceilings add architectural interest and give the porch a welcoming feel.

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A pink and green color combo mixed with natural woods and cane chairs. What southern girl wouldn't love this space?

An airy porch that mixes traditional and modern elements with the columns, slate floor, clean lines and modern side tables.

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Clean and simple lines with a soothing color palette.

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Romantic yet rustic. Can't you envision a nap on this bright coral porch swing?

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This southern porch has country vibe with tractor seat stools and wooden farm style table.

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Bright white porch that mixes textures and neutrals. Just add sweet tea and a some great conversation to warm up the space.

Meet me in the Garden

It's time to hang those beautiful, understated, elegant ferns! The boys enjoyed their snack yesterday on the front porch while I admired these heat-loving beauties. There's something about a Boston fern that just makes me want to lounge on the porch all afternoon.

For more fantastic fern care tips, Southern Living has you covered.

Southern Porches

A few months ago, I posted about the art of "Front Porch Sittin''" Yesterday, my husband willingly pressure washed our humble little porch so it's looking all fresh and clean just in time for some cooler weather. I'm still working on sprucing up my space and have added an all weather wicker table, a wind chime and some pottery. This week I'm gonna paint the address plaque and replace the numbers. I'll post a picture when it's all done but in the meantime, here's some more inspiration for you to enjoy. Happy Front Porch Sittin'!