Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Best of 2014

I want to let everybody know that with it being the holidays Treasure Hunt Thursday will be back next Wed at 7 pm. I can not wait to see what you all have to share in the new year!
Top Blog Posts of 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Before kicking off a new year I thought that I would go back and look thru 2014. This year has been a busy year with two full room makeovers, a fireplace makeover, as well as a few projects started but yet to be completed/shared such as our faux brick wall. The faux brick wall reveal will be very soon I promise! I am waiting on one last detail to complete the area. Our stair reno, well lets just say it is on the top of our to do list for 2015!;)

Monday, December 29, 2014

French Farmhouse Christmas Kitchen

French Farmhouse Christmas Kitchen- From My Front Porch To Yours
Today I am sharing the last of our Christmas home for 2014. A few things staid the same from last years Christmas kitchen but there were many new additions to the space.
French Farmhouse Christmas Kitchen- From My Front Porch To Yours

Sunday, December 28, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays- Christmas Edition- The Comforts of Home

Christmas Edition- How I Found my Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours
I was thrilled when Pamela asked me to participate in a special holiday edition of "How I Found My Style Sundays". This time we are focusing on our holiday style.
  
Pamela asked me to answer 4 questions. 
What is my Christmas decorating style?
My Christmas decorating style is pretty mid west traditional with a little French Country thrown in. I grew up on a lake in Michigan. We usually had snow at Christmas time and the lake was frozen over. So sleds and ice skates were strewn around and blended right into the Christmas decorations.
Today I use vintage ice skates in my holiday decorations. I would love to use a sled outside by the front door, but then I would have to find a place to store it the rest of the year, lol. 
Ice Skates- The Comforts of Home-Christmas Edition- How I Found my Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours 

Friday, December 26, 2014

Farmhouse Christmas Vignette

I hope that everybody had a very joyous and blessed Christmas day! Our blessings included the in-loves being here to share in the festivities with us. Before they arrived I completed last minute fluffing and was able to finally snap pictures of the rest of our holiday decor. 

Come along with me as I share with you the hallway into our guest bedroom.
Farmhouse Christmas Vignette- From My Front Porch To Yours

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Christmas Greetings

Christmas Greetings- From My Front Porch To Yours
Merry Christmas from our front porch to yours!
May your day be merry and bright filled with family and friends.

Treasure Hunt Thursday will be back next week. I also will be sharing the rest of our holiday home in the upcoming days. Better late than never!;)

Enjoy the day y'all!

Sunday, December 21, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays- Christmas Edition- Far Above Rubies

How I Found My Style Sundays- Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

I was so excited when Pamela asked me to be part of the Christmas edition of this series because I love Christmas and Christmas decorating. 

Vintage Christmas Ornament- Far Above Rubies-How I Found My Style Sundays- Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

Since I was a child I have looked forward each year to the Christmas season with such anticipation, and I think that is what drives my style. My style -- is pure vintage Americana with little sprinkles of European thrown in here and there. I'm very passionate about supporting American made products -- old and new -- and prefer an old rusty original to a cheap foreign-made copy. 

Friday, December 19, 2014

Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane Tutorial

Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane Tutorial- From My Front Porch To Yours
This holiday season I have been feeling rather crafty. Since I was adding vintage charm to our Christmas decor this year I decided to make some good ol' fashion pipe cleaner candy canes. You can purchase packs of 20 from your local craft store. They are less than a $1 a pack. I ended up purchasing mine from Michaels. I preferred their red and the feel of their pipe cleaners to others I had found. 

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Treasure Hunt Thursday #186 & Highlights

Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
We are counting down the days around here. I have made a list and am checking it twice. It is so nice to see it dwindle down day by day so I can sit back and enjoy this magical time of year. Earlier today I shared our Christmas front porch. Be sure to stop on by and visit if you have not had a chance to see it yet.

Now on to last weeks Highlights!
Bless'er House Christmas Vignette-Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
Bless'er House- Christmas Vignette

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Simple Vintage Christmas Front Porch 2014

Simple Vintage Christmas Front Porch- From My Front Porch To Yours
Welcome to our Christmas Front Porch for 2014!
 This year I kept things fairly simple. It did not take long at all to put it together minus one feature but I will get to that in a moment.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays-Christmas Edition- Cottage At The Crossroads

How I Found My Style Sundays- Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

Hello everyone! I am so thrilled to be on Pamela's Porch today talking about how I found my Christmas decorating style! I was pleased when she asked me to share my style way back in the summer, and I was doubly pleased when she asked me back for the Christmas edition of "How I Found My Style Sundays."  
First, let me tell you a little bit about myself and our home. 
red bows on white fence -Cottage at the Crossroads-How I Found My Style Sundays- Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Treasure Hunt Thursday #185 & Highlights

Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
Another week has just flown by! We had a wonderful turn out last week and I had so much fun going thru the links. This time of year everybody always has so much to share.
Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
Speaking of sharing I shared our Christmas mantel earlier this week. Be sure to stop on by if you have not already. Today I finished up the dining room and taking pics so on Friday that reveal will be up! I think it is my favorite room this year.

Here are highlights from last weeks party!
2 Perfection Decor- Jute Ribbon Christmas Tree-Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours

Monday, December 8, 2014

Christmas Mantel 2014 & Blog Hop


Today I am so excited to be sharing the first of our holiday decor with you all, our Christmas mantel. To make it even better I am sharing our mantel along with 10 other lovely ladies. Each have their own unique Christmas decorating style so there will be plenty of inspiration to go around. I will include a peek of their mantels at the end of my post.
Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
For our mantel I decided to carry on my French Farmhouse style but added some vintage touches as well.
Ice Skates-Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
I used a similar frame to last years for the mantel focal point. 

Sunday, December 7, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- Junk Chic Cottage

How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

Hi Everyone.  I was asked by sweet Pamela to come by and share some of my Christmas Decorating with all of you.

I have had the great pleasure to be featured on her "How I found my Style Sundays" Home Edition a while ago and it was super fun.
So when Pamela asked if I would like to do the Christmas Edition of "How I found my Style Sunday" I was excited to be asked and said yes!

I would also like to thank my friend Stacey from Cottage Industry for coming by and taking the pretty pictures of my Christmas decor.  She has a very fancy camera, great lens and beautiful eye to catch the decor at it's prettiest. Thank you Stacey for helping me out with some of the pictures. It was fun to get together and catch up.

So here it goes. I will show you some of my Christmas decor for this season and mix pictures and answers to Pamela's questions.

My Christmas Decorating Style is.....


My home is a mix of chippy cottage french farmhouse that is normally a pretty neutral palette of whites and tans.

This year for my decor I decided to add in some red to brighten and give it a Nordic Farmhouse feel.

Every year I try to do a different decor theme with what I already have and just add some touches or change things up to get a new look from previous years. It keeps it fun and new for me each year.
Red and White Buffalo Check Christmas Tree- Junk Chic Cottage-How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- From My Front Porch To Yours

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Treasure Hunt Thursday #184 & Highlights

Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
Happy December everybody! Can you believe we are already in the midst of the holidays? For me it is the best time of the year. I just the love the colder weather, smell of fire pits, and mugs of my favorite cinnamon spice latte! Right now my house looks like a hurricane came thru. I have bins of holiday cheer everywhere but I am almost thru and ready to share.
Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
On Monday Dec 8th I will be sharing my 2014 Christmas Mantel along with 10 other fabulous ladies. Please join us for this fun Christmas mantel blog hop full of holiday inspiration.
Now on to highlights from last weeks THT!
Orphans With Make Up Christmas Decorations-Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
Orphans With Make Up- Christmas Decor 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays- Everyday Living

How I Found My Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours

As new bloggers (only three and a half months!), we are honored to share on Pamela's amazing series "How I Found My Style Sundays"! Pamela, thank you so much for this opportunity to meet new friends. My husband, Butch and I would like to invite you to come and visit with us at www.everydayliving.me.
Blessings, Pam
Everyday Living-How I Found My Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours
Decorating has always been a part of my life, beginning as a ten year old. When Butch and I married, I went in to full decorating mode. He was so patient, never knowing what he might find or how I may have re-decorated when he came home from work each day! The next thing I knew, friends and family were asking if I could help them decorate a room or solve a dilemma. In late 1996, God opened a door of opportunity that changed everything–I was officially “hired” to decorate an entire house! From that one job, a new career began! Now eighteen years later, I look back and am overwhelmed with God’s goodness in allowing me to follow a dream.
To quote Oscar de la Renta, "Style is more about being yourself".
As an interior decorator, my clients' personal styles have ranged from English Country to Southern Traditional to Country French to Eclectic, and many that didn't know what they liked. I have enjoyed the challenge of helping clients to embrace being themselves and not just 'give in' to the latest decorating trends. My personal style has evolved over time and I would classify myself somewhere between Country French and English Country. My preference is warm colors that invite you to sit down and visit!
(You can click on the individual pictures to go to their original post)
Every Day Living-How I Found My Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours

Friday, November 28, 2014

Santa's Wonderland

Santa's Wonderland College Station- From My Front Porch To Yours
This year we spent Thanksgiving at home here in Texas. After stuffing ourselves we decided to head up to College Station to visit Santa's Wonderland.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Thanksgiving Wishes

Vintage Thanksgiving Card- From My Front Porch To Yours
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I hope that you are able to spend it with your family and friends. I hope that your day is filled with love and laughter.
Vintage Thanksgiving Card- From My Front Porch To Yours

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Treasure Hunt Thursday #183 & Highlights

Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I figured everybody will probably be busy prepping this evening for tomorrow so I wanted to go ahead and put Treasure Hunt Thursday up early. That way people can stop by whenever they get a chance to.
This week I decided to highlight all things Thanksgiving for the most part since I know after tomorrow Christmas decorating will rule the party till the end of the year!:)

Here are the highlights from last weeks party.
 
Rosemary and Thyme Thanksgiving Table Setting-Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours

Sunday, November 23, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays- Little Farmstead


How I Found My Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours

Hi Everyone!

I'm Julie, visiting today from Little Farmstead, and so excited to be here! 

I want to thank Pamela for inviting me to participate in this series. And thanks to each of you, for reading along!

Little Farmstead-How I Found My Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours


Saturday, November 22, 2014

DIY Light Up Vintage Santa Cutout

DIY Lighted Vintage Santa Cutout From My Front Porch To Yours
Last month when I saw this large Vintage Santa Cutout over on Antique Farm House I knew I had to have him so in my cart he jumped. 

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Treasure Hunt Thursday #182 & Highlights

Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours
I took a little break this past week from the blog. I have been knee deep in decking the halls and was feeling a little overwhelmed. I am back now though and making head way. Have you started holiday decorating yet? Be sure to come back Friday to see the first of my holiday projects!
Here are highlights from last weeks party.
Master Bathroom Reveal Refeathered Roost- Treasure Hunt Thursday- From My Front Porch To Yours

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Treasure Hunt Thursday #181 & Highlights

Treasure Hunt Thursday From My Front Porch To Yours
I can not believe that it is Wednesday already. Time is just flying by. The boys have only a week and half till they get out for Thanksgiving break. Been busy around here trying to put fall away and decking the halls all the while trying to finish up the faux brick wall. If you follow along on Facebook or Instagram then you have seen a sneak peek or two!;)

Here are highlights from last weeks THT.
Fiona & Twig Timeless Menagerie Tour Treasure Hunt Thursday From My Front Porch To Yours
Fiona & Twig- Timeless Menagerie Shop Tour

Sunday, November 9, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays- Golden Boys & Me

How I Found My Style Sundays From My Front Porch To Yours

Hi there! I am Courtney from Golden Boys and Me and I am so happy to be here today! A huge thank you to Pamela for including me in this wonderful series. I feel honored that Pamela asked me here because I am pretty much an accidental blogger. About a year and a half ago, I shared some pictures of our master bathroom renovation on my tiny scrapbook of a blog where I journal about my life with my husband, Billy, our 3 boys (ages 16, 13, & 9) and 2 golden retrievers.  I have learned so much through our journey of remodeling 3 homes in NJ and today I am going to talk a bit about how I found my style.
Golden Boys & Me How I Found My Style Sundays From My Front Porch To Yours

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Treasure Hunt Thursday #180 & Highlights

Treasure Hunt Thursday From My Front Porch To Yours
Thanx so much for stopping by! It is always fun to see what inspiration is at the party.
Here are the highlights from last weeks party. 
Trois Petites Filles Footstool Treasure Hunt Thursday From My Front Porch To Yours
Trois Petites Filles- Footstool Makeover

Sunday, November 2, 2014

How I Found My Style Sundays- Atta Girl Says

How I Found My Style Sundays From My Front Porch To Yours

A big ole hi y'all from North Carolina! I'm Amy from Atta Girl Says, and I'm excited to be part of Pamela's " How I Found My Style Sundays."
Atta Girl Says- How I Found My Style Sundays- From My Front Porch To Yours