SPRING PORCH MAKEOVER / PLANTING AND DECORATING

Today I have my spring porch makeover to share with you all! I have always been frustrated with my front flower bed and always wanted to plant something , but wasn't sure if it would work. So I finally decided to go for it this spring! I also refreshed a few items on my porch and gave it a fresh spring look. I hope you all enjoy watching and maybe get a few ideas of your own! XOXO
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[@michellemitchell114]

Hi! It all looks great!! Don’t repaint the aqua pots they look beautiful!! I think you need a pop of color in the window box. Be it a cute garden/pot stake or a flower. Why don’t you freshen up your wicker bench with a fresh coat of black paint. I think it would look really good. Why buy more pillows? You are so artistic and so are your daughters, why not make your own? Original pillow cover would be beautiful and then you get exactly what you want. Just some ideas. I don’t many any harm. What you have done is gorgeous! Have a great day!! I hope your feeling better or at least on the mend. If not I hope you feel better soon!!

[@brendabradley6215]

It looks so much better. I think you need to buy about six more bags of mulch. Maybe more. You want it to Brenda at least 2-3 inches thick. Can’t wait until they bloom.

[@kimberlydeblois6365]

I absolutely love what you did on your front porch. I love the turquoise planters....they bond with your front door color. How about painting the little bench the same color to even out the color flow? Also, think about bringing a small amount of turquoise in your throw pillows, like the pillow has on your bench. Turquoise looks wonderful with the green ferns and boxwood wreath. As always, thank you for all the inspiration! I cannot wait to decorate my front porch now!

[@cammyburris3031]

I'd paint the bench black. And I agree add turquoise into pillows.

[@victoriafischer5874]

Loved watching this video. Lots of inspiration and motivation to get mine done. Lots of hard work but it sure paid off. It looks amazing! 🌸

[@texas1852]

I LOVE the blue pot with the white flowers - it adds so much happiness - especially sitting near those beautiful pink flowers! 😊

[@Nanasews4]

Two ideas, Have you thought of vacuuming your front porch....(I would)...plus I painted my porch ceiling a sky blue.. with the black floor , it would add light to the area....(it makes a big difference)...just ideas....Out side looks beautiful!

[@katalingerstenberger5866]

P Ney blue porch ceiling also keeps birds from nesting under the roof... They think it’s the sky. Not sure whether you have this nesting problem or not...

[@Nanasews4]

@@katalingerstenberger5866 Sorry to tell you this , but , I do have problems with sparrows, and doves. So,...I went to my computer, printed out the ad for Lowes Owl...enlarged it to the size of a real owl.., glues it to a Cereal Box .cut it out , duck taped it to the inside of each end of the porch. No...more nesting....going on 3 years.

[@aujkalenic4203]

Looks altogether lovely, can't wait to see all the posies grow. Girl, you are one hard worker, the rewards of your labor are gonna be beautiful!

[@leslieneufeld5245]

Boy oh boy,, did my sentence about MISTING the ferns ever get jacked or what?? Just mist your ferns each day and use fertilizer now and once a month after. I use miracle grow for ferns...anyway....again enjoy your beautiful garden girl!!

[@jennywren1596]

What you have done is lovely. My suggestion is to plant some taller shrubs at the back of the front garden. Paint can really update a space, I can’ wait to see the finished look and your update of the back entertainment area.😊

[@lindaisbell6520]

U did it again girl. The flower bed will take off. U did a great job. As always. Be Blessed

[@annyg1757]

Well, again, I'm exhausted.🥴 You are one hard worker! Everything looks great! I live in the Shenandoah Valley, VA. When we bought this property to build on......all rock! When I tried to garden I would push my shovel in & it was like the cartoons....where the shovel hits rock & vibrates up your arm.😱 But, your underground dirt looks good & dark.....your flowers should do well there. 😍 Love watching your uplifting videos. Thank you. 😊

[@estherpowell2372]

Nice job! To help with sweeping your porch, if you have a leaf blower it is so much easier than a broom...just something I learned along the way 😊

[@marionjackson4244]

I would paint your wicker loveseat white. It would make your new black/white cover pop! I love your aqua blue pot. It gives your porch some color. You have a lot of black on your porch, with the loveseat, two little black tables, your floor, so the aqua pot is really pretty! 😊💙

[@donynajohnson9819]

Okay the blue pots are gorgeous and the old bench is so rustic chic you did a awesome job and definitely should not second guess yourself. Pat yourself on both shoulders you deserve dear.

[@debramiller5991]

You did a beautiful job if I got on my knees like that I would not be able to get back up

[@PrettyPlusandProud]

It looks beautiful! I love the blue pots!

[@christinek9011]

It came out great! You've inspired me to put more effort into my outside spaces. Enjoy the season with your family!

[@whitneylee2595]

It looks cute, homey, cozy, and welcoming!

[@georgie3523]

Very pretty. Love the way you arranged it. That post n flower arrangement you made is gorgeous. Maybe paint the flower pots a darker teal color. My door is dark teal/turquoise n I sprayed my flower pots a lighter teal n aged them a bit. It worked really well. Just an idea. Tfs Blessings 🌼

[@kl-yp3xi]

LOVE the buffalo check! So cute!

[@nancywidows7264]

It all looks great! And I do really like the flower pot that you painted aqua. It looks good there.😎

[@TatteredAndTornPages]

I love your porch, so inviting ♡ I dream of that size of a porch. Our tastes are similar ♡

[@joannetaggart4136]

Very pretty front porch. Love your cushion cover you sewed. Very nice. And a great deal on the ferns!

[@kellyspillers5089]

Just some advice... your hosts (plantain lillies) are gonna struggle if they are in the hot evening sun. They are shade plants

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Yeah I'm watching them I may need to move them to the backyard.

[@Aisucks]

Those plantain lilies will do just fine in full sun,just keep the soil moist not the leaves.It's other types of hostas that require mostly/partial shade). If they look weary its because of being planted during heat of day as most plants will do.The miracle gro garden soil would really help with moisture retention.

[@elizabeth866]

Love love your video of your front porch. Your family is truly blessed to have such a Good loving wife and mom. Also a very creative mom and wife. You can tell that you enjoy your life.

[@sheilatreadwell4657]

You did a beautiful job .. Loving the blue it is a nice pop of color I would not change it at all..

[@alisonallen7545]

You worked so hard on it. I hope your plants grow.

[@terrynorman1222]

Your porch looks really nice👍🏽👍🏽😊😊you did a great job!! I think the pop of blue on the pots are very pretty🥰🥰

[@pattir820]

Very, very nice. You always do excellent work.

[@aashly1O1]

Love the Tiffany blue pop of color pots!

[@OneVeronique]

The blue is BLUETIFUL💙💙💙💙

[@franshaddox3263]

Best tip ever on the spray paint nozzle

[@Southernfarmandkitchen]

Oh those flowers are gonna be so pretty ....I love that cover and girl your pedicure is perfect!! Hehe 💛

[@willowhouben3542]

Very nice job. Everything looks very pretty. I love flowers and color. I enjoyed watching your video very much. Thank you for sharing.

[@gbecks3672]

It looks beautiful and green! I love buffalo check too! Nice job Arika! 🤗 😍 I had to hurry with this video! lol my little one was up early this morning 😂

[@paulaguerra4800]

You did a very good design on the front porch. I like the blue pot it does match with the door and brings everything together. 💐💐💐

[@decoratingaddictions4001]

I just came across your channel and really enjoyed it. Me and my husband are in the middle of do the same projects so I know what your going through. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

[@tammiecurrie930]

I would vacuum the porch if I were u, and ur right, a bright pop of color would really be nice on your setee, nice job!

[@annameyers1876]

Look great!! We have a screened in porch with black outdoor carpet! I just vacuum mine 😊

[@jeancasagrande9323]

Great job. Very pretty. I bought that exact black and white checked fabric a few days ago, at Hobby Lobby, so we share the same tastes. I was going to make pillows, now I'm rethinking about covering a loungechair.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Oh I just love that fabric!

[@TammieJ2001]

I love it!. I always love your diys and your style. Just beautiful.💐🌸🐦

[@MsLisaBehr]

I am loving your videos! Your positive attitude, hard work and pride for your home, are so inspiring! This area is gonna be so beautiful for you to sick back and enjoy all summer.

[@lynboyer3004]

Looks so much better!! Couple things: 1) Most solar light stakes have a cap on the bottom of the post that you pull out. It is where the pointy spear is to stab them in the ground. Manufact just turn it backwards inside the post to save space and make them safer for shipping. Just pull it out turn it around and snap back into bottom of stake. Lol. 2) You can use your vacuum on porch indoor outdoor carpet and turf. Works great and so much faster! 3) Easy way thats no sew to replace your cushion cover is just simply wrap fabric like a package and safety pin it on the back. Super easy to change out and wash the fabric and no sewing. Those green clumps are daylillies. You don’t trim them. They will continue to grow in clumps like this. The dead leaves can be cut off if you really want to or it will just disintegrate over time. Front beds look great. Maybe tad more mulch in them. Always water right away when you plant things. It gives the plants a better chance if they never wilt. Wilting can damage the leaves then you won’t get flowers. Looks like you need a spade so you don’t have to work so hard digging holes. Haha! Love your welcome sign.

[@Sumogrits]

So pretty, cozy and relaxing! I don't know why but it seems porches often go last on the makeover list because I think, we get so overwhelmed thinking we have to impulse buy everything we see versus starting with a plan to simplify things first, like you did here. For example, I have my eye on two huge faux-stone planters at a garden center near me. I don't want to pay the $100 for each piece though they could be worth it so I plan to visit on Memorial Day to see if they are on sale. If not, I have a second plan to just go with hanging plants. I just figured since I want to transition from ground planting to container gardening, I can surely do this on a budget. Thanks for sharing!

[@patsybrown8359]

I used to have outdoor carpet on my porch floors. I vacuumed them. MUCH EASIER! Love how it all looks!

[@ElizabethCastillo-bb1ul]

Great job 👏👏💕👏👏your front porch looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us 👏👏🌸👏👏

[@dennaharmon5360]

Hay ms lady love your work. Akso love the budget. Im new to yoyr channel. Would love to ask advice on decorating on a budget im a service connected disablwd female vet. Could you pls help me decorate a small patio. Im waiting on buying a new home, but in the meantime can you give me some tips on decorating a small apt patio thanx

[@shirleyhawkins1307]

I love everything you did. Your porch looks so inviting. I am a porch sitter from way back and I could definitely sit there and watch the world go by! Hope your hard work in your flower bed pays off.

[@maryc5421]

Looks so pretty and inviting! I think the blue pot looks great, matches your door! Beautiful front porch, thanks for sharing🌼🌷🌻

[@susanvelez6534]

Did you use the miracle grow? It looks amazing! So proud of you

[@zerozilchnada5373]

Your porch is adorable. Mine is much smaller but certainly big enough for my needs as I dont have much time to attend to it. Tfs & take care 🌹🇦🇺

[@dianamay3180]

Looks really nice!! Those plants are going to look awesome when they start blooming!! Oh and I love the blue....real planters!

[@ceecee7879]

Great job, Arika! Love the solar lights....you find lovely finishing touches ❤️❤️

[@courtneybyers-white483]

Always love what you do! If you are looking for a good outdoor light that is affordable check out Sam's club. Found mine for 24$

[@judibohn1548]

Love everything you did with flowers and the aqua is gorgeous. Only thing i would do different is not put the green wreath on your aqua door..maybe put it elsewhere. It seems to clash with the pretty aqua. Verything else is very bright and beautiful and love your benches you did too.

[@mrsgennyann]

I love your aqua pots! My front porch is large like yours...I love it! I agree about using a leaf blower on your floor, that’s what I use and it works great.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

Good job! Now you should set back and enjoy your beautiful flowerbed. It all looks so nice! Leslye

[@wendysavage1294]

You worked very hard. Everything looks lovely. I would love a porch to sit out on, sadly it's not going to happen they are not a thing here in the UK.

[@patwalker6451]

Very pretty Arika, love it great job!❤🌷🌾🌿

[@veronicamanning9779]

Great job, love it. You give such beautiful and affordable ideas

[@ericamorales7740]

Beautiful 🙌❤️🌷 and cute porch❤️🌻🌼🌷

[@shirleyosborne8068]

Great job! Your porch looked warm and cozy. Tfsharing 😊!

[@cactusbound]

Just a thought, when you showed a close up of your settee it was crying out to be painted. Hope you got a chance to update it. Porch looks nice

[@jonihumphreys]

You did such a great job! The whole time watching you do your flower bed I kept thinking -omg I wd be so sore the next day!! 😂😂. I love your porch and your new cushion is perfect!! Enjoy!! 👏🏻👏🏻☀️😎

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Haha! I was sore but it was a good sore cause I knew I got a lot done :)

[@elizabethhoney7469]

I ❤ ❤ ❤ the Ferns... it looks very cute the small bench needs a checkerboard cushion to match👍

[@brendadesch4010]

Looks great. Buy a 5 x 7 for front porch in cream and black. Also little more mulch.

[@donnadelany1797]

Looks lovely!! Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@melissaspurlock2321]

So pretty! I wish I had your porch!! I think I would have to also add a swing 😍

[@pattycarosi9618]

Looks so beautiful! I say keep the blue pot it looks great!

[@yvonnep4505]

You did a great job. I think it looks great. TFS

[@jsma5503]

You are so crafty, I love it! Everything looks great

[@Southernfarmandkitchen]

I have a green thumb myself...for anythjng outside...but once you bring it in... its only a matter of time before I kill it lol

[@queenofthehousehold]

Your videos are always full of inspiration! I love how you use black and white with pops of color to decorate.

[@thecozycottage6555]

Where do you live? So beautiful!!!❤️❤️❤️ Love your porch!!🤗

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you so much! We live in Virginia :)

[@karenperrealt3520]

Everything looks better with new mulch

[@karenhill3970]

Very pretty home!....darling child....like seeing different ladies decor ideas....bye bye take care ..

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lupepena8138]

Looks really nice , thanks for sharing!👍

[@Redberryfarm888]

Too fun! Great job with the new buffalo plaid fabric. YES! ( Since you asked for opinions ...) if I lived in your house I would paint the front foundation of the porch a grey to match the house which would then set off the white railing and support beams/posts. Those small bottom railing support blocks would also get painted black or whatever color your porch floor is/will be to have them not be noticable. I would think LARGER when looking for a replacement exterior light... not the same scale as is there now. (Check at thrift shops or at a Habitat Restore - as a cool light can always be spray painted.) Depending on the budget and style, look at garage sales/Craigslist/ thrift shops for weather resistant decor like old galvanized buckets or things to put plants in (for me it would be faux greenery), even something like cinder blocks can be painted black or grey and be made into a bench or plant stand with some sturdy wood. Think larger scale items - it often works better than smaller things when viewed from the street. Keep up the GREAT work! You can give me YOUR ideas for MY house... as fair is fair ~ I am often stumped with mainly a thrift store budget. : )

[@DorsettDoorstep]

So many great ideas! Thanks for the input! I'm always changing things up!

[@GOTKiDZ]

This was a great video - New Subscriber here 😉

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video! :)

[@GOTKiDZ]

Saw your other post- Get Well Soon ♥️ Praying for you 🙏🙏🙏

[@debra8202]

Great job🌞. Very neat and pretty.💕

[@leslieneufeld5245]

I love your porch, the buffalo print looks adorable for your cushions. Also, just a hint about your beautiful ferns....never water the crown because it drowns the plants...always use the back of your hand to lift the fronds, (aka leaves) the oil on the palm of your hands is too oily for them and will cause the fronds to die. Also, they'll be to b mistwd most of the TIME, just check the soil and when it's just about dry, just give it a LITTLE drink from the side of the plant. If you care for them like this they'll stay nice all summer. I bring mine in in the winter and cut them all the way back. They can rest a while before they start throwing for their spring arrival the next year! Good luck sweetie and enjoy your new garden!!😉

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thanks for the tips! I am always looking for gardening advice! :)

[@bingersinger1517]

My front porch is my happy place. How about a bird feeder or bird bath? Kroger has a cute hanging glass bird bath that would look great on your porch!! Maybe add a buff check pillow/seating pad to little bench??? Love your touches!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Great ideas! I need to do a little sprucing you this year. Can’t wait to go back to the stores and do some shopping! 😀👏🏻

[@Paula7379]

This video is a year old. How is your garden doing now 2020?

[@sandraorganizationseeking1685]

LOVE your channel and love your work ethic..Idea :.I think i would like plant stand in a gray and leave the planter as is in the aqua blue. You may have a little too much black going on for you pretty planter to pop. You could dry distress a gray paint so the black can peek through?..I am re doing my porch too and wish I could sew cuz I am tired of pillow colors.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thanks for all the ideas! I am always changing things up, so who knows! :)

[@kearabartlett2279]

It looks beautiful! The reason your Lillie’s aren’t growing big and wide is because of the garden plastic for the mulch,not the soil. If you dig out around them and clear the plastic from around the base they will spread out for you :)

[@kearabartlett2279]

Also add another 2 inches of mulch making sure to keep it a good few inches away from the base of each plant. You don’t want it touching the stems :) You go girl! Love your vids!

[@ashcash5035]

I like the blue painted pots. I really like the cushion cover. Everything looks nice!

[@jansutherland6928]

Plastic will stop water getting to the roots of your plants . If you dig bigger / wider holes or remove the plastic the plants will survive and be happier. Don’t forget to feed your plants also. I use Epsom salts as it’s cost effective . Add to water and do weekly .

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thanks for the advice Jan! :)

[@Oldebookworm]

Looks good I think you need 4 more bags of mulch

[@evolvingblessed3704]

Your porch looks really cute. We like to add sand to the paint when we paint steps it really helps to make them less slippy. Love those mats too. There's various courses of sand available to choose from. 💕Tfs and for the inspiration, have a wonderful week

[@DorsettDoorstep]

That's a great idea! :)

[@1son3daughters]

Looks good. You Forgot to add the bag of garden soil when planting in the bed☹️ My porch steps look like yours right now. Do you have the amazon link for the stair mats?

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Yes! I realized at the end! I think I will still add it at the top of the plants. Hopefully they will do ok.

[@rusticanrefined]

Your porch looks great! Little garden tip. That plastic has to come out. It's going to make the bed so hard and water will not be able to penetrate. Just cut it in small squares and start taking it out. You'll see you're plants thrive. I promise! (Also Kelly S is right. Your lillies are not going to love the hot afternoon sun. Might want to put them in a shadier spot.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thanks for all the tips! Gardening is always something I struggle with!

[@chloebrown3827]

Looks great! You worked hard and it shows!!

[@missmrice91]

Love the way new mulch looks 👍🏻

[@ginamaria2579]

Beautiful 🙏🏻🤗👍🏻💕🇺🇸

[@shopgirl8140]

We had the wood boarders and pulled them up to find out they were full of termites! I would check your boarders. Wonderful job and hard work ..

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Oh my goodness that's awful! I do want to replace them one day!

[@JewlofTheNile914]

Beautiful ,,lovely lady, Enjoy

[@torwelle]

I would love to have a porch like you have

[@marthafigueroa4686]

Everything looks nice.

[@VanillaCanela]

It looks fantastic Arika. I wish I had a porch. I like the pop of blue from the pot and it's so cool you can sew, the cushion looks lovely xx

[@shannontate8483]

I like the blue pots!! Looks nice!