Front Step Curb Appeal!
Writing about this topic is about as big as the great outdoors itself, and can be a little intimidating.  Taking one spot at a time, here are some thoughts for sprucing up your front steps!
A Bright Front Door!
Years ago I was watching a HGTV show and the decorator remarked that your front... Read more »

Here are some online sources for nice doormats!

improvementscatalog.com – this site offers rectangular half-moon shapes and one version that can be personalized
williams-sonoma.com – also carries great doormats
nextag.com – lists several nice options for doormats

Do you have a favorite doormat?  We’d love to hear!

Here are some sources for nice urns!

target.com – big name designers offer lovely choices on this site.  Sean Conway for target has designed a square, slatted wooden planter that is very attractive and currently on sale for $59.99.
Smithandhawken.com – consider the “Libitina Urn” for $49.99 or a large planter with a copper liner and black... Read more »

Here are some ideas for filling your urns with the nicest flowers of the season!
Spring -

Pansies with stems of pussy willows “planted” toward the back of the planter for height

Summer -

Try for color that compliments the color of your home or your tricky front door!
If your front door is pink, skip the red geraniums and... Read more »

Here are some online resources for nice door knockers.  All three sites also sell kick plates.

yourdoorknocker.com – This site offers very traditional choices in eight different finishes and many different sizes.  Engraving is also available.

door-knocker.com – This site carries some very unique designs including a crab, palm tree, pineaple, turtle and light house.  Here’s a... Read more »