From the Front Porch: Spring Into Summer Edition
Hello from the front porch, sweet friends, and welcome to the Spring Into Summer edition of this weekly series.
Thanks so much for being here and for making us a part of your day!
How are you?
Over the years, I’ve helped a lot of people organize their spaces.
Truly, brings me so much joy to bring calm to chaos.
And to help organize everything, from breaking down goals into small achievable steps to creating a system they can easily maintain moving forward.
A lot of people think organizing is a “one and done” kind of thing, but it’s so much more than that.
It’s being a mindful shopper, giving everything a “home” so items can be easily put away, creating “boundaries” around our spaces, finding organizing tools that work for you, learning how to maintain each day, and asking for help when you need it.
While these changes can feel overwhelming at times, they can also be a beautiful invitation to live a more simplified and organized life.
So, as we prepare to kick off a new season, I encourage you to think about the places in your heart and home where you can embrace small, consistent changes.
For it’s these changes that will allow you to cultivate an environment and a lifestyle that feels both peaceful and empowering, so you can live your dreams out loud.
Cheering you on as you spring into summer.
A Few of our Favorite Posts From Around the Web This Week…
Beautiful Home and Garden Tours:
- A Creative Couple’s Storybook Farmhouse in Austin (via AD)
- This project, Sweet Like Honey from Kate Marker Interiors, was a beautiful and fun one to follow.
- Wait until you see Prospect Park from the uber-talented Jennifer Hunter Design
- A New Build with All the Charm of an Italian Villa via House & Garden UK
- If you love a good before-and-after post, you’ll love this one, How I Updated My 90s Home Room by Room, from Stefana Silber.
- 93 Spring to Summer Landscaping Ideas (via House Beautiful)
Seasonal Inspiration:
- Anna from Sky Lark House created these fabulous pressed fern fronds, which could easily be framed and hung, and I can’t wait to try it too.
- Speaking of which, have you seen Cindy’s DIY Faux Blackberries yet? They look so real! (via DIY Beautify)
- Rachel of The Ponds Farmhouse shared this post, How to Decorate with Architectural Salvage, which feels like perfect timing given it’s treasure hunting season.
- This post, How to Transition Your Home Decor From Spring to Summer from Jennifer at Cottage on Bunker Hill, is filled with helpful tips and tricks.
- 17 Budget-Friendly Summer Wreath Ideas (via Thistlewood Farm)
- This DIY Museum via Hey Brooklyn B is seriously so creative and would make a great gift idea too.
Health and Wellness Inspiration:
- 5 Ways Mindfulness Helps You Age Better (via Greater Good Magazine)
- How Burnout Became Normal and How to Push Back Against It (via Harvard Business Review)
- The Everygirl’s 31 Day Best Self Summer Challenge looks like the perfect way to kick off the season.
Style and Travel Inspiration:
- Ultimate Spring Capsule Wardrobe – Essentials for Your Outfits (via Alex Cole on YouTube)
- 50+ Social Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow (via Country Living)
- 9 Antique Jewelry Trends That Deserve a Comeback (via Veranda)
- 15 Best Destinations for Solo Female Travelers (via Travel + Leisure)
Encouraging Words…
If You’ve Missed Anything from the Blog or the Archives Recently, Here’s a Peek At What We’ve Been Up To…
Spring to Summer Entry Ideas and Blog Hop
Spring to Summer Porch Tour and Blog Hop
The Best Books to Read This Summer (137 Titles to Explore)
Organizing an Intentional and Purpose-Filled June
From the Front Porch: The Memorial Day Edition (in case you missed it)
Shopping Notes…
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- Dress (13 colors available, depending on size)
- Sun Hat (additional colors available, the black and white check is super chic too)
- Decorative Books (might have to use these in TCG Cottage since real books won’t be an option)
- Napkins (these would be so pretty on a summer tablescape)
- Artwork (lots of prints available, including the cutest lab)
- Pants (11 colors available, depending on size)
- Decorative Flowerpots
- The Art of Antiquing in France (love her books and magazines)
- Blanket (17 colors available, depending on size)
- Topiary Ball (multiple sizes available)
- Pullover (15 colors available, depending on size, love the white for summer)
- Insulated Tote (such a fun way to celebrate picnic season)
- Night Lights (how fun are these pleated shades)
- Sundress (13 colors available, depending on size)
- Pillow Cover (such a pretty shade of green)
- Palazzo Pants (8 colors available, depending on size)
As always, we appreciate you more than you could ever know, and we hope your weekend is peace-filled and relaxing. We can’t wait to share even more with you next week!
Many blessings,
CoCo
Another great week Coco. I’ve been wondering how you made the headboard look so different. I havent even thought about Memorial Day, thanks for the reminder. Cant wait to try the pies and check out the links.
CoCo – we are so excited that your dad is doing so well. How fun for him to be treated to visiting all of his girls while your mom is away! Much live to you all!
Coco,
Such a great week. I’m still loving your napkin rings. Thanks for sharing my patriotic wreath.
CoCo, Your sweet Mom is fortunate to have your help with home organization! You have so many great ideas and I bet she is thrilled with the results! Such a great gift to share with others!! I can’t wait to check out all your links! Have a wonderful week!
I am trying to organize our home and making changes around here, and you are an inspiration for that CoCo. I have a lot of stuff, and it does not seem a certain husband plans on backing off on looking for more vintage auction finds. I am to the point, I am so overwhelmed, I am not sure what to do! Thank you for always inspiring me, and I have to say it again, your photos are always so perfect, lighting, subject matter, all of it!
Another enjoyable post with interesting links. I’ve been to 5 out of the 15 historical homes on the list and more that weren’t listed.
That sounds like so much fun, Karen! I love when they put those kinds of travel posts together. It makes me want to add them to my bucket list ASAP! Hope you’ve had the best weekend. Big hugs, CoCo
Hi CoCo! Your Mom is so lucky to have you to help her organize her home. It must be nice to spend time together working your ways through different areas of the home. I too need to organize my closet – especially my clothes. There are so many items I no longer wear that I need to donate. Having said that – finding time for such an overwhelming task isn’t easy. . I am always inspired by your posts and Donna’s posts (An Organized Season). You both have great tips. THANK YOU for sharing my pressed ferns. That was very kind of you! Wishing you the best week – and hope everything goes according to plan. p.s. Rachel and Renee are super creative! Loved their posts too.
Your thoughts on organization are so well timed. It’s such a great time of year to focus on being better organized. Also, I absolutely adored your moss covered urn tutorial. It turned out so beautifully!