porch envy...

"porches are in-between places, offering moments that feel apart from time and out of space."

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i've always wanted a porch of my very own, and hopefully someday i'll have one. porch swings & rocking chairs, hanging flower baskets & 4th of july bunting, a place for your dog to sit and watch the day pass by, a quiet spot for the morning paper & coffee, the perfect setting for an evening kiss....

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porches are a way of life and i don't discriminate when it comes to different types either....

coastal porches....

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image courtesy of Coastal Living

farmhouse porches...

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image courtesy of Pill Maharam Architects


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modern porches...

image courtesy of Maryann Thompson Architects

image courtesy of MacGabhanna Architects

mountain porches...

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old porches...

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for a couple fascinating porch stories check out npr's website as well as the origins of the american front porch.