Hi there, Friends! My small front porch has been long overdue for a little love. My faded concrete stain had become an eyesore that was resistant to power washing, but I came up with a solution for a pretty porch refresh...
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Here you can see the progression beginning with the stains, followed by power washing, and after painting the steps and entry with gray porch paint.
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To give you an idea of the time involved, I power washed first thing on a Sunday morning, and then it was ready to paint before lunch.
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Remember I was looking for a patterned rug to layer with my new doormat? I found this one on clearance at Michael's, and it complements the darker leaf color of the doormat. I also picked up this great vintage thrift store basket with the porch in mind.
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I am loving the simple refresh!
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I used a stencil to add a little something extra to the steps. It's a fun way to greet guests as they approach the front entry!
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My thrifted boxwood wreath got a new sign...
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...and aren't these little hanging baskets from Dollar General cute?
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All of my porch flowers were on sale at Lowe's--even the little lime tree on the right.
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A rustic copper candle holder with outdoor LED candles complements the other copper garden accents...
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...like the solar stake lights and watering can.
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