Dream porch

Who says decorating is only for inside the home? Give your outdoor decor the vintage vibe using flea market items alongside new vintage style pieces!

Open porch with rocking chairs.

Back in the beginning of May I decided to make one of the biggest updates this little farmhouse has seen in a long time. I will admit that renovating our kitchen and bathroom (yes, we have just ONE bathroom here) 3+ years ago made for some pretty spectacular before and after photos, but the addition…

A few years ago we built a fireplace on our porch overlooking the lake. We are not experts by any means, but

This farmhouse has a touch of Lowcountry flair. Columns and dormers accent a deep porch while gables and half-circle transoms add angles and soft curves for architectural interest. Floor space is expanded by bay windows which usher light into the home. Convenient features such as a central kitchen island large utility room/mudroom and two built-in desks in the secondary bedrooms make living easier for active families. The master suite includes a tray ceiling dual walk-ins and a private bath…

Classic Southern homes share the characteristics of the people who live within them. They're inviting, hospitable, warm, and full of charm and personality.

Function, design & making the most of your home

Jamie and Russell Braden never expected to find the happiness they now share. Jamie had gone through a difficult first marriage and was busy solo parenting three kids. Russell thought his days of romance and parenting were behind him. And then they fell in love. The pair got married, and Russell adopted Jamie's children, Abby, now 16; Gracie, 15; and Carson, 11. They had a home in a nice area of Houston, but their neighborhood wasn't a cozy one. People tended to keep to themselves. "It never…

I am so happy to finally invite you to have a look around our screened porch & outdoor living room makeover. . Like most of the spaces that have been refreshed at #theTrailHouseReno, it’s a bit of an understatement to say it has been made over. Because honestly, the only part of the porch that wasn’t touched was the ceiling. We replaced the screens, rebuilt the railing and refinished the porch floor with a solid stain. But all of this couldn’t happen until the whole facade of the back of the…

With indoor living amenities and breeze-generating ceiling fans, this porch screams southern charm.