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Category: porches + panache

these are the ways we infuse our day-to-day lives with a little style to bring the cozy aesthetic that makes a space feel warm + welcoming

December 21, 2020December 17, 2020mary catherine

PORCHES + PANACHE | HANDMADE ART

finally, a unique piece of art that reflects who you are + what you love at little to no cost to you. no one else will have the exact same piece as you + it can …

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August 15, 2020November 21, 2020mary catherine

PORCHES + PANACHE | LET’S TALK ABOUT GIFT WRAP

I have this thing…an appreciation for aesthetically pleasing combinations, with color, light, the way things are arranged + how they play off each other. So, when I try to explain how much I enjoy the endless combinations of wrapping paper + ribbon, well, forgive me if I write a book. For much of my youth, […]

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March 8, 2019November 21, 2020mary catherine

PORCHES + PANACHE | MARCH FAVORITES

my days in these first three months of 2019 have been hit + miss for early (sane) mornings, so as long as I stick to getting at least one devotional read with/preferably before breakfast, I am set for a great day with spiritual priorities in order.

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February 2, 2019November 21, 2020mary catherine

PORCHES + PERCHES | LOWCOUNTRY EDITION

The most passion-filled moments were in the arrival + departure, as they always are. The journey of coming + going deeply stirs my soul.

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October 15, 2018November 21, 2020mary catherine

PORCHES + PANACHE | FALL THINGS

saturday was the day we have been waiting for! perfect weather + time to do many of the things we love together.

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August 21, 2018November 21, 2020mary catherine

porches + panache | 3 things I’m loving lately

“You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit”

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June 22, 2018June 17, 2018mary catherine

porches + panache | sushi fridays

Sushi Friday has been going on for a while in our nest, but it has become a habit upon calling Georgia home.

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May 10, 2018November 21, 2020mary catherine

porches + panache | soothing soak

Self-care tip of the week: Enjoy a nice, long bath! …a detox bath to be sure.  The formula below is one that is said to draws toxins out of the body while giving a deep sense of relaxation.  Someone out there can explain the science to this, as it may sound redundant, a bath relaxing, […]

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February 23, 2018November 21, 2020mary catherine

porches + panache | personal care

Happy Friday!  I’m sharing a few thoughts on self-care today.  When we get caught up in life’s responsibilities, be it work or family, friends or those in need, the importance of caring for ourselves can be easily lost in the shuffle—this is no secret! My own personal care checklist has been ever evolving since I […]

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February 9, 2018February 10, 2018mary catherine

porches + panache | joggling board

The addition of this joggling board to our porch has been a momentous one! I have a handful of vivid memories from growing up in Charleston, joggling with cousins + friends, so having one now on our porch to share with our family is a treasure + a treat! The gift arrived a few days […]

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February 9, 2018November 21, 2020mary catherine

porches + panache | little luxuries for a night in

One of the things I love most about being in my thirties is knowing exactly what I like.  Now, don’t let me fool you, there are a great many things I still do not know, in particular I still have trouble deciding what to cook/pickup tonight for dinner + which chore I should do first […]

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December 27, 2017February 10, 2018mary catherine

porches + panache | present on the porch

We just celebrated our first Christmas in Georgia; it was enjoyable, relaxed + full of the magical wonder that children bring, along with a few surprises too. We wanted to keep things minimalist as possible simply because we are too blessed to want anything + are trying to teach the girls early + often about […]

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November 6, 2017December 30, 2017mary catherine

porches + panache | porch in progress, part I

Since moving in this past summer, our “rocking chair” (shallow) porch has been at the front of my mind, although at the bottom of the need to-do list. Slowly + patiently I have added elements to the porch while spending twice as much time dreaming up the look + feel of our cozy “rocking chair” […]

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September 23, 2017November 21, 2020mary catherine

porches + pumpkins | BOOs!

When I lived with my parents, there was a neighbor of ours who loved to start the BOO’s going in the neighborhood, except these were always welcome and festive boos. A simple poem / ghost would turn up on our front door or somewhere on the porch with a spooky fun Halloween treat.   The […]

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September 23, 2017November 21, 2020mary catherine

porches + pumpkins | Halloween book review

This morning we have a book review! We recently picked up a handful of Halloween reads from the stacks…I have learned in my few short years of mothering that if it is seasonal books you want, the early bird gets the worm. My favorite from this most recent haul is “Room on the Broom”, by […]

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