From the Front Porch: A Summer to Fall in Love
Hello from the front porch, sweet friends.
Welcome to the Summer to Fall in Love edition of this weekly series.
How are you?
Recently, I dusted off my sewing machine to work on a few projects.
I love to sew, but I’m very much a beginner.
In fact, there are times I still sew imperfect lines despite having all the tools to sew straight ones.
That said, every time I sit down to sew something in real life that I’ve had in my head for a while, I feel practically giddy.
And this time was no exception.
That feeling of trying something new and not being afraid to get it right the first time, seeing the quirks and appreciating them anyway, and being up for the challenge kind of excitement reminds me of falling in love.
So, I’m theming this season A Summer to Fall in Love.
A summer where we can feel like the best versions of ourselves…safe, confident, supported, accepted, growing, evolving, and becoming.
If your summers have previously been dedicated to caregiving or managing the expectations of others, and you feel like you’ve lost your creative mojo, let this season be the summer you fall in love with your home and find your spark again.
If there is a hobby you once loved as a child or one you let slip away because you got busy as an adult, let this be the summer you fall in love with that hobby again.
If you stand in your closet feeling like you have nothing to wear, let this season be the season you let go of what’s not working, create a capsule wardrobe, and fall in love with your closet again.
Maybe you’ve had some health challenges lately. Let this be the summer you fall in love with yourself – mind, body, and spirit.
If you wake up every morning overwhelmed with clutter, let this season be the season you give every. single. thing. in. your. house, a home, so you can put things away before you go to bed.
Maybe you want to fall in love with a big city or a cozy small town you’ve always wanted to visit.
Or craft a summer bucket list that is so epic you actually want to finish it.
Maybe you need to fall in love with those quiet dreams you’ve had for a while now, but just haven’t taken any action on yet.
No matter how you choose to spend your summer, let this season be a gentle reminder that you deserve joy.
So, take the time to embrace new adventures, rediscover your passions, and give yourself permission to fall in love with all the little things that make life beautiful.
As always, I’ll be cheering you on.
A Few of Our Favorite Posts from Around the Web this Week…
Beautiful Home and Garden Tours:
- This Chatham Beach House via Design Chic feels like the perfect vacation home.
- Bria Hammel Interiors is so talented. Have you seen this Marianna Cottage Makeover project? (You can find the full tour here)
- Wait until you see this Midwestern Camp Compound via 1st Dibs, it’s so warm and inviting.
- A Nantucket Cottage That Honors a Love of Flowers (via House Beautiful)
- 15 Beautiful and Historic Homes You Need to See in Your Lifetime (via Veranda)
- Obsessed in the best possible way over this IG account, so excited for her book to be released this Fall!
Seasonal Inspiration and Design Ideas:
- Bookmarking this post from Anna of Sky Lark House for our next treasure hunting adventure, 5 Vintage Items Overlooked in Flea Markets Worth Buying.
- Leave it to Rachel of The Ponds Farmhouse to create this fantastic and budget-friendly dupe.
- Speaking of budget-friendly, have you seen Cindy of Reinvented Delaware’s dining room refresh? She has so many great projects, including a fabulous chandelier DIY and an ironstone plate wall I can’t wait to try.
- Wait until you see how The Makerista turned an old garage into an office.
- 35 Coastal Farmhouse Ideas for Every Room (via Better Homes & Gardens)
Health and Wellness Inspiration:
- 13 Unexpected Health Benefits of Walking and How to Make a Habit of It (via Real Simple)
- 15 High-Protein Fast Food Options Dietitians Recommend (via Self)
- 3 Choices You’ll Regret From Making a Decade From Now (via Inc.)
Style and Travel Inspiration:
- Linen Pant Outfit Ideas That Always Work (via My Chic Obsession – these are so good!)
- 40 of the Best Beauty Products of All Time According to Elle
- 15 Most Beautiful Beach Towns Around the World (via Travel + Leisure)
Encouraging Words….
If You’ve Missed Anything From the Blog or the Archives Lately, Here’s a Peek At What We’ve Been Up To…
Summer Bucket List Theme Ideas and Bucket List Printable
17 Home Decor and DIY Projects to Complete This Summer
Budget-Friendly Summer Decorating Ideas
Simple Summer Flower Arrangements
From the Front Porch: Spring Into Summer (in case you missed it)
Shopping Notes…
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- Maxi Dress (9 colors available, depending on size)
- Tinted Moisturizer (have and love in shade 4, additional shades available)
- Rug (7 styles available depending on size)
- Blank Cards (additional prints available)
- Satchel Bag
- Striped Pullover (5 colors available, depending on size, love the summer vibes and longer sleeve length)
- Deodorant (have and love, it smells amazing)
- Geraniums (additional colors available)
- Pillow Covers (10 colors available, depending on size)
- Earrings (7 styles available)
- Midi Skirt (14 colors to choose from, depending on size)
- Glow Serum (additional shades available, I wear the starglow)
- Baskets (multiple colors and sizes available; we use these all over the house)
- Vintage-Inspired Rug (hoping this works next to the bathtub)
- Wedge Heels (9 colors available, depending on size, have and love the ballet beige)
- Tunic Dress (7 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!
Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.Many blessings,
CoCo
