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March 1, 2014

From My Front Porch to Yours – Home Tour

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Happy Saturday! Are you all snuggled in with your cup of coffee or tea and ready for another beautiful home tour? We’re continuing our At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes Series and today we are thrilled to welcome our friend Pamela from the blog From My Front Porch to Yours.

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We have been friends with Pamela for several years now and the way she tackles each project in her home with complete gusto always inspires and motivates us! We know you will enjoy getting to know her better and taking the tour of her beautiful home. Take it away Pamela!

Thank you Vanessa & Heather for inviting me over today to share my home with your readers. We have lived in our home for almost 5 years now and slowly have been transforming our builder basic house into a home that reflects our style.
I enjoy using wreaths thru out our home most are ones that I have either updated or made from scratch.
To accomplish making our home over on a SAHM budget I find thrifty treasures such as this frenchy chandy that I purchased from a yard sale. I added the bling as an extra touch.
A lot of furniture pieces in our home are vintage pieces that I have given a second life too like this secretary that was on its last leg and water damaged. 
I enjoy using family photos to accessorize with. 
The style of our home is french country farmhouse chic. A lot of styles I know but I love each one and try to incorporate a little of each in our home.

 

I try to make even the least liked rooms in our home an enjoyable space to be in.
Being frugal means coming up with in expensive ways to accomplish projects such as these shelves that were made from HobbyLobby brackets and just pieces of wood that I stained.
In the past year I have been busy finding ways to make our home feel more open and airy. The easiest way to do that was to paint over our Whole Wheat walls with one of my new favorite paint colors Classic Khaki by Olympic One.
I am always on the hunt for great buys when it comes to  larger pieces of furniture like this chair I purchased at HomeGoods.
If you stop by to visit you will be sure to find me always up to something from redoing small accessory pieces like this faux Santos Doll to my current project making over our fireplace wall. I hope that you will stop by my place, From My Front Porch To Yours, to soon to visit! Thank you again Heather and Vanessa for having me here today!

Thank YOU Pamela for sharing your lovely home with us! To see more of the beautiful homes in this series click here.

We hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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  1. Ann says

    March 1, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Pamela is the best. Generous and so nice…her home is as lovely as she is!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:02 AM

      You are too kind Ann! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Pamela says

    March 1, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Thank you again ladies for having me over today!

    Reply
  3. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 1, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Oh how wonderful to see the fabulous Pamela over here today…love her and her blog…I so enjoy seeing her many projects and her beautiful home…Great home tour as always ladies!…Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you Shirley for such a sweet comment!

      Reply
  4. Joanne says

    March 1, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    I just think that it’s wonderful that you share your blog with other bloggers. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see and ‘meet’ all the fabulous lovers of home decor! ~Joanne~ @ Livin’ the Glamorous Life

    Reply
  5. Kim | Just For Clicks says

    March 1, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    I LOVE seeing inside homes for inspiration and ideas! Great series. All that sunshine and the front porch picture makes me long for spring!!! Beautiful home and beautiful pics. Heading over to check out that new-to-me blog now!

    Reply
  6. Kim | Just For Clicks says

    March 1, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    I LOVE seeing inside homes for inspiration and ideas! Great series. All that sunshine and the front porch picture makes me long for spring!!! Beautiful home and beautiful pics. Heading over to check out that new-to-me blog now!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you Kim! Look forward to you visiting.

      Reply
  7. Carol Reddin says

    March 1, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Enjoyed the tour! Beautiful home! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. FABBY says

    March 1, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful home and tour! Thanks for sharing, I loved it! Have a lovely weekend.

    FABBY

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you Fabby!

      Reply
  9. Becca says

    March 1, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I love Pamela’s home … she’s a fabulous decorator (and so very kind), who has created a gorgeous home for her family, full of character, personality and amazing design! So glad you featured her!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Thank you Becca!

      Reply
  10. Anita says

    March 1, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Pamela is an incredible person, and l love how she makes her house a home:-)

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:37 PM

      Thanx Anita!

      Reply
  11. Anne says

    March 1, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    What a treat! Pamela has amazing style and taste!
    xx
    Anne

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    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Thanx Anne!

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth@ Blue Clear Sky says

    March 1, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    Pamela’s home is lovely and I enjoy visiting her blog as well. It is obvious that she loves her home and family. Thanks for sharing this tour.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Thanx Elizabeth! I always enjoy when you stop by for a visit.

      Reply
  13. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    March 1, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Pamela has a beautiful home and blog…such a sweet lady too!
    xx,
    Sherry

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Thank you Sherry!

      Reply
  14. Kit says

    March 1, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching
    for 10 britains best fashion bloggers 2013

    Reply
  15. Angela says

    March 2, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    I always love looking at Pamela’s home. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day!~~Angela

    Reply
  16. val says

    March 2, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Your home is amazing. I love all the details. So warm and inviting.

    Reply
  17. Sandy says

    March 3, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    She has a lovely home. Love the Santos cage doll and the shelves in the bathroom. love home tours.

    Reply
  18. A-1 Basement Solutions says

    March 4, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Awesome work! Such a lovely home.

    Reply

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Pumpkin Bread:

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:
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Ingredients:

6 slices of day old bread (french, sourdough or even brioche works great)
2 cups of heavy cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour (or corn starch)

Instructions:

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Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
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Softened butter

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