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May 21, 2015

Spring on the front porch!

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What a week!  May madness is definitely in full force this year.  I feel like I’m paddling my way through it all trying to take it one day at a time.  Such a fun time of year but really!?  Do we need to have all the projects and reports and meetings and parties and ceremonies and activities and performances and showcases and open houses and recitals and gift giving in the same two weeks!?  I guess we do.  It makes sense that the end of the school year is a time to wrap things up.  But all this wrapping up is wearing me out.
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So I took a 20 minute break from it all on Wednesday to add some Spring to my front porch!  And to take pictures of it all.    Because that’s what I do when I have too much going on.  I avoid everything and take pictures for the blog.  :)


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I have been on a hunt for black striped rugs for the front porch for a while now.  They are all over, but I didn’t want to spend much knowing they will get trashed quickly.  Everything I found on-line was either more than I wanted to spend or it was an indoor rug.  When I saw these at Home Goods a few weeks ago I was thrilled!  (You can find an identical rug here that I have in my kitchen and upstairs laundry room!)
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Flowers in my pots!  Another to-do that has been on my list for a while.
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The tall plants (now I’m blanking on what they are called?) aren’t blooming yet, but will have beautiful flowers at some point.
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These small white flowers (Bacopa) make me so happy!  I’ve always loved this flower for Spring.
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I was going to add a few more pots with flowers or more decor, but after I put this together I decided I liked it as is.  I’m usually a fan of less is more.  Stating the obvious here.  :)
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More  fun Zinc planters with flowers on the porches.  I haven’t taken pictures of the back porch yet, but used the same pots and flowers.
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Slowly our plants are growing in the front yard.  Our landscaping is still so new that it’s fun every time something starts blooming.
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Cross your fingers for me that I can keep these plants alive!  I already over watered the plants in the back yard and made quite a mess on the stone when everything drained.  I’m determined to get it down to a science and overcome my plant killing ways!
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I added another rug in front of the dutch door.  I was going to put a wreath on this door but the kids are in and out of it all day long.  Anything in this zone is bound to be destroyed.  :)
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Peek into the mudroom.
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So that’s it!  Just a few simple touches make this porch ready for Spring.
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Now back to the end of the school year madness.  Hold on moms!  It has to end at some point!  And if you’re overwhelmed, take a page out of my book.  Walk away from it all and take some pictures of your front porch.

A nice break from reality while it lasted.

:)

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  1. Payal says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Hi Erin,
    This question may sound weird, I’m sure, but how do you manage to keep your front door so clean, i.e., dust-free? We always enter/exit from the garage so it’s a chore that falls to the wayside until we have company and I’m reminded yet again to clean it.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 21, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Payal! Not weird at all! My door gets SO dusty! In fact I dusted both black doors off and swept the front porch right before I took these pictures. :) I try to dust them once every few months. Hard to keep up with for sure!

      Reply
    • Sue says

      July 26, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      Hi Erin! I just love your entry door as I am shopping for one now. Can you tell me the manufacturer of your door? Looks like Milliken or Thermatru. Thanks !:)

      Reply
      • Erin says

        July 27, 2016 at 12:00 pm

        Thank you Sue! I designed our door and we had it custom built. Sorry that’s not more help! xo

        Reply
  2. The Busy Brunette says

    May 21, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Beautiful, Erin! I think it looks perfect. Love it. And I completely understand what you’re saying about “May Madness.” It’s been crazy here, too! I feel like I am relying on coffee and ice cream to survive!!!!

    Shannon in PA (aka “The Busy Brunette”)
    http://thebusybrunette.blogspot.com/

    PS – Would love for you to do a “day in the life” post one of these days! It’s on my to-do list, too!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks Shannon! Lots of ice cream and cookie dough and diet coke has been happening around here. :) LOVE “day in the life” posts. If you can ever make time in the day to document. That’s the trick! Hang in there! xo

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    May 21, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I am obsessed with those lights! Ah, to design my own house :) Yours (your’s?) is so gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you Sarah! So sweet of you! xo

      Reply
  4. Dream Mom says

    May 21, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    So pretty, Erin!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you Sue! xo

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    Gorgeous! Those striped rugs are to die for. I’m laughing because I recently stopped what I was doing and photographed my porch too. :-) http://www.mommade.org/2015/05/spring-side-porch.html

    Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 22, 2015 at 8:00 am

      Love it Sarah! We are two peas in a pod. ;) Your porch is beautiful! xo

      Reply
  6. Melissa says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    I absolutely love the exterior of your home! It looks so classy and put together! I love the colors you used on your home. Do you mind sharing your paint colors?
    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 22, 2015 at 8:00 am

      Thank you Melissa! The exterior color of our home is a mix. We took “Capricorn” by Frazee and tweaked it a bit. Let me know if there are any other colors you are wondering about! xo

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        May 22, 2015 at 8:26 pm

        Thank you! I found a sample swatch of it today! I love your blog and appreciate you sharing all the details with us! Keep it coming!

        Reply
        • Erin says

          May 23, 2015 at 9:32 am

          Oh good! Thank you Melissa! That means a lot. :)

          Reply
      • Jeannie says

        August 19, 2016 at 9:41 pm

        Hello,
        I am wondering if you could elaborate on how you “tweaked” the color. We are building a new home and I have been looking for a soft, warm gray like yours. Thank you so much. LOVE, LOVE your blog!!! <3

        Reply
        • Erin says

          August 21, 2016 at 11:56 am

          Hi Jeannie! Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoy my blog. :) I wrote more about that color in this post:

          https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2016/04/favorite-gray-paint-paint-colors-throughout-house/

          Happy weekend! xo

          Reply
          • Kristy says

            May 29, 2017 at 7:26 am

            Hello! Love the blog. Would you mind sharing where you got your exterior wall lanterns? (Garage, front door.) thanks!

          • Erin says

            May 31, 2017 at 8:01 am

            Hi Kristy! Thank you! Go to the bottom of this Halloween porch post below and click on the picture of my lights! :)

            https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2016/10/happy-halloween-porch-2/

  7. Nicola says

    May 21, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    What a beautiful entrance. So welcoming x

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 22, 2015 at 5:57 am

      Thank you so much Nicola! xo

      Reply
  8. top this top that says

    May 22, 2015 at 12:14 am

    erin- ha, great advice. last day of school is kinda like the holidays . we knew it was coming 152 days ago when they started.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 22, 2015 at 5:57 am

      So true!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    May 22, 2015 at 2:11 am

    I have been looking for square planters for a few years now. Everything in our area is round! Did you order your zinc planters online by chance?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 22, 2015 at 8:01 am

      Hi Jennifer! Yes! Restoration Hardware. :)

      Reply
  10. Margaret says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:06 am

    Here in Australia our school year ends in December so add Christmas preparations and parties to the craziness!!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 22, 2015 at 5:55 am

      I can’t imagine having both at the same time Margaret! Crazy!!

      Reply
  11. suzanne says

    May 22, 2015 at 5:25 am

    I always love your posts and you inspire me often! Can you share where you found your lanterns? I am on the hunt to update our builder lanterns in Colorado! Thanks-

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 23, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Thank you Suzanne! So sweet of you. Are you talking about the white lanterns on my porch? Those are from Home Goods! Just a random find one day. I see similar ones in their store often so if you have a Home Goods in your area definitely look for them there! If you mean the black hanging lanterns I need to find my info. on those. Let me know if that’s what you were wondering about and I’ll hunt down the link! xo

      Reply
      • suzanne says

        May 24, 2015 at 12:56 pm

        While I love the white ones too- I meant your hanging lanterns. If you can’t find easily, no worries. I work for a decorator so I am knee deep in catalogs and am looking for something similar. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Erin says

          May 26, 2015 at 8:09 pm

          Sounds good Suzanne! I can’t find my info. on them but I’ve had several people ask so I’ll include the link to them in a post as soon as I figure it out! ha! :)

          Reply
          • suzanne bolling says

            August 25, 2015 at 7:04 pm

            Thanks again! You really inspired me to finish my front. I bought these sconces over at rh- https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod6430489&categoryId=cat1701024 – they look great! Always love your posts.

            thanks again-

          • Erin says

            August 25, 2015 at 7:47 pm

            Suzanne I LOVE those sconces!! I bet it looks so good! Yea. Your comment made me happy. :) Thank you! xo

  12. Carrie says

    May 22, 2015 at 7:54 am

    Hi Erin! Love the rugs…are they just normal indoor rugs or door mats?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 23, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Thanks Carrie! They are just normal rugs. I was looking for outdoor black and white striped mats forever and just couldn’t find any so when I found these for only 12 bucks each I just scooped several up so I’ll have replacement rugs if/when they start getting trashed. :)

      Reply
  13. Deb says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:38 am

    It looks great Erin. Simple Spring and elegant as usual. How about a pop of color or some gray candles in those beautiful lanterns? Either way they work. Im loving it all , especially the rug.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 23, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Good idea Deb! I thought about candles in the lanterns and just haven’t had time to look yet! Thank you! I’m so glad you like it. :) xo

      Reply
  14. Gabi says

    May 23, 2015 at 11:49 am

    I love the Dutch door. I’ve been on the hunt here in Orange County. Can you tell me where it’s from?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 23, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Gabi! We had both of our dutch doors custom made. Sorry I’m not more help!

      Reply
  15. kristin says

    May 24, 2015 at 6:47 am

    Your front porch is beautiful! I would love to know what those bushes are in the planters with the white bacopa, if you can think of them? We have done boxwoods the past few years in our front door planters, but they don’t survive the winter in my containers (we live in freezing cold Chicago!). Looking for more of an annual, and those look a bit like boxwood with the benefit of flowers! :)

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Hi Kristin! Thank you so much! They are called Camellias! :) xo

      Reply
  16. Carrie says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:42 am

    Hi Erin,
    I’m brand new to your blog but I absolutely love it!! I found you via Honey We’re Home.

    Your whole house is stunning, but I have to say, I’m expecting our fifth kiddo and I’m totally coveting your two gorgeous laundry rooms!!

    Keep up the great posts! :)

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 25, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Thank you Carrie! What a sweet thing to say. I’m so happy you found me! Oh my word – congrats on your new addition. That’s so exciting! You are my hero having 5! So fun for your older kids too. Good luck with everything and thanks again! xo

      Reply
  17. Amy says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Hi Erin,
    Beautiful! Can you share where you got your black hanging lanterns?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Hi Amy! I’ve had a few questions on those and can’t find my info. on them! I’ll find it at some point I know. When I do I’ll include it in a post! Sorry for the delay!

      Reply
  18. Kaila Chan says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Erin you have a beautiful family and home.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 26, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you so much Kaila! So kind of you! xo

      Reply
  19. Amanda says

    May 27, 2015 at 2:25 am

    What a beautiful house! what flowers you have? I like it.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you Amanda! xo

      Reply
  20. Jen says

    September 16, 2015 at 3:36 am

    Hi Erin,
    You have a gorgeous home! Do you remember the manufacturer and the name of the style of your front door and the hardware on it? We are looking to replace our front door and love yours. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 17, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Thank you so much Jen! Our door is custom – we had a picture of one that was similar (we tweaked it a little) and then had it made. All of my hardware is from Emtek! :) xo

      Reply
  21. Caitlin says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Your home is stunning! My husband are I are in the finishing stages of building our new home. I would love the info on your outdoor lighting (hanging lanterns and matching door lighting).
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 21, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Thank you Caitlin! I’m working on a post right now on our front porch so I’ll add the link to the lanterns! Check back later today and it should be up. :) Good luck finishing your home! No doubt you’re exhausted. I had a love/hate relationship with the building process. ;)
      xo

      Reply
  22. Lauren says

    September 23, 2015 at 6:17 am

    I’m sorry if this question has already been asked, but what is the paint color you used on the outside of your house?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 23, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Hi Lauren! It’s a custom color – we started with “Capricorn” by Frazee and then darkened it a bit. :)

      Reply
  23. Beth says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:16 am

    What a gorgeous home! I love every detail! I see the information for your house color, but would you be able to tell me what color you used for trim and for your doors? Thanks for any help!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 2, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks so much Beth! I have been looking and can’t find that info! Shoot! I completely spaced what color we used for the exterior white. Our interior white was all “Arothane White” by Frazee. I’m planning on doing a paint color post at some point so I’ll keep looking and hopefully can find what we used and include it in that post! xo

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 3, 2016 at 11:41 am

        Great! I’ll be looking forward to that post. Thanks for checking :)

        Reply
        • Erin says

          March 3, 2016 at 11:03 pm

          You bet Beth! :) xo

          Reply
  24. Jill says

    November 30, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Hi Erin! My husband and I are in the process of building our home and our styles are extremely similar! I am in absolute LOVE with your exterior stone. Would you mind letting me know where you got it from and the name of it? I am from Canada and most stone is special ordered, so I thought I would ask! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      November 30, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Hi Jill! Thank you and congrats on your new home! SO exciting! :) I wish I could help you with the stone! Unfortunately I don’t have any info. to give you. It was a random mix we ordered from our home town in Utah and I don’t even know what it’s called or how to get more of it. So sorry I’m not more help on that one! Best of luck with your build! xo

      Reply
  25. Lorrie says

    December 26, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    Hi Erin,
    I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas! I was wondering if you happened to find/remember where you purchased your front porch wall lanterns at and posted a link or post about it? In an earlier comment you mentioned you were about to post about them but I can’t seem to find it. Do you mind helping me? Do they have 3 bulbs? How high are they? I just love them and would love to have them in our new home! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 3, 2017 at 8:56 am

      Hi Lorrie! Thank you! If you check today’s post (it’s a year review) click on the post about my Halloween porch! I shared the link to the lights in that post. You’ll see all the details when you click on the lights (yes! 3 lights in them.) I hope it helps! :) xo

      Reply
  26. Rhonda says

    January 4, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Hi Erin,

    I absolutely LOVE the exterior gray color of your house. I had read where you said that you had the Capricorn paint color darkened to get the shade that you were happy with, did you have it darkened by 25% or what %? We are slowly remodeling our home and I have seen a lot of pictures of exterior paint colors and yours is the one that stands out to me and I want to get it just right. I was also wondering if you could tell me what kinds of stone and brick were used on the exterior of your house and front walkway? Roofing materials used and the colors? I LOVE the whole exterior of your home. Great Job!!! Beautiful Home!!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 5, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Rhoda! Thank you so much! I’m so flattered the color I chose is your favorite! We had our original color (Capricorn) enhanced 150%! You can see pictures and read more about that in this post:
      https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2013/06/house-is-painted/
      I’m so sorry I don’t have names/details on the stone and brick! The stone came from Utah and was found near my parent’s home. I chose the brick to match and didn’t write down what it was called! Our walkway is just grey pavers and the porches are grey flagstone. The roof was a custom job (I wanted the tiles more black than the colors they originally had) so I don’t have a name for that either! Sorry I’m not more help! Thanks again and best of luck with your remodel! SO exciting! xo

      Reply
  27. Dee says

    March 1, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Erin,
    You home is beautiful! Love the coastal craftsman design. I was curious, what is the door to the left of the front door leading to?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 2, 2017 at 7:38 am

      Thank you Dee! That door leads to my husband’s office. :)

      Reply

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