Refresh your front porch for Spring

“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. — Matthew 10:40

I wanted to have a welcoming front porch, but I haven’t really worked on it here at the new house. Until now.

Back when I lived in Oklahoma, you might recall how I wrote about the “Red Dirt Ranch,” as I called my country ranch house on Flora Drive in Norman. My husband, Tim, and I thought it would be our forever home, but things change. God had different ideas for us.

So, we moved to Kansas City in June 2023 and bought a home in March 2024. We certainly didn’t expect to buy so soon, but some of you will remember our rental home experience that prompted the purchase of a new place for Tim and me.

The new home is very different from the Red Dirt Ranch, most prominently, it’s not a ranch. But it reminded me of a home I had back in Edmond, Oklahoma, that I loved very much. So we put an offer in right away.

It did have curb appeal, but I knew I wanted to spruce it up. It took a year, but I finally did it. And I’m pleased with the results:

If you are interested in finding what I used (or a dupe), keep reading. (I’m an Amazon Affiliate member and may receive commissions.)

The wreath

I immediately fell in love with this wreath of dark green leathery leaves. It’s so luscious, and goes well with the topiaries that flank the door. I purchased mine from Hobby Lobby, but there was just one left. This one is very similar and if you don’t like the flowers, just take them off.

The topiaries and planters

What I loved about these is that they are very dense and are lifelike. You get two in a pack and they take a minimal fluffing to refresh. They are not smashed flat in the mail. I was impressed by the packaging. I have them buried in some planters I already had and that way they are lifted off the ground. I think they look fancy but still approachable.

I filled in around the top with this pea gravel. You’ll need two five-pound bags.

The welcome mat and carpet

I wanted a carpet that withstood outdoor elements but still looked pretty, so I chose this jute rug. The 3x5 size fit perfectly, and I just paired it with a standard black and white “welcome” mat. You can find one here.

The accessories

I needed a few things to zhuzh it up and so I leaned Americana. I’ve linked to some dupes here: I love animal statuary, so I found a chicken and a bunny to welcome guests. I already had the lime green pots and sat one on top of an upturned twin. I will plant annuals there come May. My hen is sitting on an old galvanized metal planter/tub that you can find at garden or outdoor stores. I listed a dupe here.

If you’re like me, you probably are coming through your garage door more often than your front door, but I love having my front porch “guest-ready!” Have fun decorating for spring and summer!

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