I really believe that your front porch and your front door set the tone for your house. I’ve slowly but surely spruced up the porch area, and I wanted to show you the finished project.
Here’s a picture of the porch before we moved in. I love the idea of a covered porch! I knew right away that I wanted a big and bright wreath, some rocking chairs, and lots of greenery.
And the finished project:
The rockers are from Wal-Mart and were $78.00 a piece. I couldn’t find black rockers at any of the stores in my city, so my parents drove these 3 hours from my hometown. My mom, the wreath whisperer, made the wreath. Isn’t it gorgeous? It’s the perfect summer wreath.
My favorite part of the redo is the vinyl lettering on the door. Doesn’t it add the perfect touch? I got the vinyl lettering from Empressive Design’s etsy shop. I wanted some custom touches, and she was fabulous to work with.
I also ordered two vinyl “H” letters for the pots that hold my ferns. 
Vinyl lettering is a great and inexpensive way to jazz up your home! There are so many things you can do with it, and the best part is that it is not permanent. If you live in an apartment or rent, you can decorate your walls easily without worrying about loosing your security deposit. When you are ready to move out, simply peel off the vinyl and toss.
Empressive Designs is offering a $20 gift certificate to one of my readers. If I had a $20 gift certificate, here’s what I would choose:
Perfect for the bedroom!
Love it!
You could also do a custom designed monogram for your stairwell and build a wall of pictures around it. If you have a glass front door, I think a big monogram would be beautiful! I also love the idea of having a monogram over a baby’s crib.
If you would like to be entered to win the $20 gift certificate from Empressive Designs, please visit her etsy shop and tell me how you would spend your gift certificate. I’ll announce the winner next Monday. Good luck!
I’m headed out this afternoon for four days of blissful relaxation at Edisto Island, SC. I’ll see you again on Monday!
57 comments:
I love the vinyl letters! I have a Cricut machine and will have to remember this idea. I can't wait to get back to my own spot, much as I love my Mom and living with her. :)
enjoy your trip!
Your Porch and house for that matter are so cute! I love it!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh and those vinyl details are a great touch!! You've got great taste girl!!
Your house is beautiful! I have 2 black rockers, a wreath, and flowers on my porch too! I love the your vinyl lettering...I must get me some! :o)
Oh, and if I was chosen, I'd spend my gift certificate on
Live well * Laugh often * Love much
Your front porch looks great! I really like the wreath and the vinyl lettering on the door. Does your mom have an etsy shop? I would love to buy a wreath from her! ;)
I had a hard time deciding how I would spend the gift certificate -- it's all so cute! My favorites are the monogram single letters (I would use it for two of my flower pots) and the "Bless our home with love and laughter."
I never would have thought to put a vinyl on a flower pot! You're a freaking Rock Star!
If I were choosing I would want a mamba jamba "S" for my office and I love the The family Is One Of God's Masterpieces! I have a long narrow hallway leading to the girls end of the house that I have framed out with black and white pictures of them. Something like that would be perfect above that. I plan on showing it in an upcoming Take a Tour Tuesday. BTW ~ I'm still waiting for you to come and play along.
Have a safe trip and have too much fun!
your house is so stinkin' cute! and I love the way you decorated the porch! great job!
Your porch is just lovely! So welcoming!
I'm crazy about your porch! Thanks for the heads up on those rockers!
Just went over to Empressive Designs -- hooray for give-aways! I have a blank wall in my entry way that would be perfect for a neat saying in these letters! I think I would put an Irish blessing or scripture.
Have a fantastic vacation, Andrea!
-Christie
Your porch looks fantastic and I love the "Welcome" sign on the door.
If I won this giveaway, I would go with the Elegant Monogram Single Letter Vinyl decal. I place this on the wall going up the stairs and frame some photos around it (love that idea!).
Have a nice and relaxing vacation :)
Great job on the porch! I love those rocking chairs. I went and checked out her Etsy shop and loved that one armed hangin' Monkey. Too cute. Have a great weekend!
Your front porch looks great...love the black rockers and your plants all look fabulous!
Your porch is adorable. Who would've thought the CUTE and CLASSY rocking chairs would be from Wal-mart. What a deal!
You're right the Empresive Designs store has great prices. I would get an "H" to put on a metal ice bucket for summer entertaining or maybe my last name and an "H" for outdoor entertaining trays.
I love the one that says "A House Is Built With Boards & Beams...."
and the "Welcome" with the pears...
And monograms
And...
Hi Andrea!
Your porch is fabulous!!! I love that vinyl lettering and the initials on the pots are so pretty! You did a great job!!!
XOXO
Jen
I like 'Dream' :)
I love your house! It is so cute! And the front porch looks great. Nicely done, my friend.
What a pretty home you have! I love it and the porch looks so welcoming.x
Your porch looks lovely! Definitely very welcoming and homey. :)
my daughter has been called monkey ince birth, we are decorateing her room in monkeys. It is actually hard to find something to go on her walls. I would go with something monkey!
Your porch looks wonderful..I love the door!!! WONDERFUL!
sandy toe
I LOVE the way your porch turned out! You really have great taste. Good job!
Oh my word girl... that porch looks fantastic! Dont even know what my favorite part of it is!
I've GOT to get some of these emblem things... everyone is using them & they impress me how much they jazz it up!
I would have to get the one you posted "Always kiss me good night"... I have a "Princess" room & that would be perfect in there!
If I won, I would use it on this one -- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23545960
It is absolutely gorgeous!
Have fun on your getaway, girlie.
I love your porch, it's relaxing and cozy. The ferns add a touch of class. =)
I'd spend my GC on a Bon Apetit or the monkeys jumping on the bed decal. So cute.
Happy Wednesday!
that lettering is perfect!
Your house is just beautiful!!
If I won the gift certificate, I would get the good night, sleep tight decal. We say those 4 things every night as we close the door...it's our thing:)
xoxo ~Lisa
Beautiful job! Love the wreath!
I love your front porch redo...and your house is gorgeous!
I too like the "Always Kiss Me Goodnight" decal but my favorite is the one that says, "Having someone to love is FAMILY, having somewhere to go is HOME, having both is a BLESSING." Love it!
Have such a good time on your trip!!
Ok Andrea...I REALLY want this gift certificate. :) I've been thinking about using these in our new house but some of the sites I've found are very expensive. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the laundry today or naked tomorrow sign. That's the best. I would really like the Family is Forever one. I would love to put it on the wall above our fire place and put family pictures all around it. ~Kim :)
Easiest choice I ever made...
That looks awesome! I especially love the vinyl letters!
How bizarre, I have a comment about these vinyls on my blog too!
I would choose a saying to go on the wall in my living room. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I love your front porch! I have been on the lookout for some rocking chairs for mine. If I were to choose a vinyl, I would choose an Elegant Single Monogram "S" from the shop. I am getting married and would use it on the entrance door to our reception in October. Thanks for hosting!
I love these vinyls! And your porch makeover is great. If only i had a porch to makeover myself....maybe one day.
I like the vinyl that says "Scatter Kindness" or the one that's "Dream". Lovely!
Hope you had a good trip!
Forget my house, I just want to live on your porch!
If I won the giveaway, I'd want the Welcome just like the one you have. LOVE it!
Andrea- your porch looks so cozy & inviting. Can I come over for a glass of lemonade??
~Becca
Okay, I totally love the laundry one... laundry today or naked tomorrow... but I have to wall space in my laundry room for it. therefore, I'd love a welcome one like you got!
Justine :o )
Oooooo, I love vinyl letters...and the best one is "Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow". That so fits our house!
I love your porch re-do...tooo cute!
Hugz,
Michele
LOVE your redo!! I love that lettering too...especially the bedroom sign. :)
I love love LOVE the Bon Appetit and also the "Family that Prays" saying .... that would be awesome in our family room.
OK, I've been looking at her site forever...I know I would definitley by the "Laundry...drop your drawers here" and the "Enjoy Lather Soak Unwind" (or something like that)...among others. I'm all about vinyl lettering and want it in every room of my house. I love what you did with your front porch! It looks so inviting and summer-y!
Hope you've been having a great week!
I love it! =) I'm a sucker for ferns...so lovely!
Beautiful re-do and beautiful porch! I DID NOT know Wally World had those rockers. They're fabulous!
Yay it's a good thing you decided to come out of hiding:0) You won a prize from my giveaway!! Congrats make sure you send me your address!!
I love the way your porch came out.. Looks great!!!
Fantastic porch re-do. What type of wreath do you suggest for summer?
Love your porch it looks great! Ya know, I've been thinking of getting the "Always Kiss Me Goodnight" for in my bedroom, I really need to get a theme going in there, its so dark and dreary in there.
If I was to win I'd get:
Butterfly Kisses and Ladybug Hugs for my daughter's ladybug bedroom.
And I would have to get the always kiss me goodnight for my room.
Ofcourse I would go way over the $20.00 but ugh they are so hard to choose from!
What curb appeal...great job!!
I forgot to mention, when I was here DAYS ago, that your front porch looks awesome! would you believe this is the shit that runs through my head while laying in bed? Oops! I forgot to compliment Andrea's porch!
Justine :o )
You have a beautiful house! I love your front porch. You have such a knack with decorating! Wish you lived closer to Ohio.
So many good ones! I love the "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" one or one of the Family ones.
It looks wonderful! And I love that little bird on the welcome sign! Sooo cute!
I LOVE what you did with the porch! It looks muy fabuloso!
Can't wait to hear about your trip!
I love your porch. I'd love to have the "Our family is Forever" decal. We have a plaque in our bedroom that says "Always Kiss me Goodnight" already. Thanks Andrea. Have a nice trip. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com
Gorgeous porch! I love the rockers. They look so chic and I love the vinyl lettering. It's so cute!
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