Spring is in the air. There seems to be a new vitality for living about this time every year- even in Southern California. The home improvement stores seem more crowded with people buying outdoor furniture and plants. Even the birds seem to chirp more.
I wrote a blog a couple of months ago titled "We are so blind". I talked about my inability to see the "flaws" in my front porch. I ended with a promise to show you the after pictures. Well, I spent this week visiting the home improvement stores and working on my front porch. Here are the pictures.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
My mailbox is not new but it is cleaned up.
My doorbell sports a new faux finish.
I painted the front door and bought new door hardware.
I am planting new flowers.
I invested in a new doormat.
I bought a new exterior light fixture.
I changed out the old wicker settee for a bistro table.
Remember, 1st impressions are important. Many people see the exterior of your home and form an opinion about your home before seeing the inside. If you are selling your home, you may be turning away a potential buyer. Whether you are selling or staying in your home, take some time and look at your front porch. If it suffers from being ignored (as mine did), pay attention to it. It doesn't take a lot of time or money to improve that 1st impression.
Marla
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