a favorite place

eight years ago when we bought our home i liked it. 
i could see past the orange shag carpet, the kitchen that needed updating and so many other updates.

and the front, i didn't love, but worked with what i had.

and what i also had, was a dream.

a dream to change the flat front to something with more curb appeal.

and so we did.

we added this beautiful porch this fall.

i love it and it is now my new favorite place.

first time ever that packages delivered don't sit out in the rain.

or when guests come they are protected from the weather.

removing all the landscape prior to the project was a huge workout.

putting it all back in, including the rock path, was another huge workout.

but the satisfaction of doing things on your own...priceless.

i can hardly wait for spring!