{"id":79714,"date":"2021-11-08T21:56:34","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T21:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/?p=79714"},"modified":"2022-03-14T18:24:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T18:24:14","slug":"front-porch-backyard-refresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/front-porch-backyard-refresh\/","title":{"rendered":"Front Porch &#038; Backyard Refresh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79715\" title=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2408.jpg?resize=780%2C1167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" width=\"780\" height=\"1167\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79719\" title=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?resize=780%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?w=2730&amp;ssl=1 2730w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?w=1560&amp;ssl=1 1560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7947.jpg?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+u8aVxJigr3gx3FPxVI5C1g\">swing<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \/\/ <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4Uw\">antelope pillow covers<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \/\/ <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4VI\">bow mules<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \/\/ <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4Wt\">ruffle sweater<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \/\/ <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4V9\">jeans<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \/\/ <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4WL\">watch<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79718\" title=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2357.jpg?resize=780%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79717\" title=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2393.jpg?resize=780%2C1167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" width=\"780\" height=\"1167\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79716 size-full\" title=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2404-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Front Porch &amp; Backyard Refresh\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2404-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2404-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2404-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2404-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2404-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2404-scaled.jpg?w=1560&amp;ssl=1 1560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">I\u2019m long overdue for a home progress update! You can read more about our <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/house-update-no-9-kitchen-renovation-reveal\/\">home renovation process<\/a><\/strong><\/span> through the blog posts in my <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/category\/inspiration\/home\/\">&#8220;at home&#8221; category<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. After completing so many projects inside of our home (most recently, <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/laundry-room-transformation\/\">our laundry room<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!), we started discussing improvements we wanted to make to our outdoor living spaces a few months ago.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\">I knew I wanted a <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4Xh\">porch swing<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, because there is a spot on our front porch that is just perfect for it. This partnership with <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4Xh\">Backyard Discovery<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>came at the perfect time because I couldn\u2019t find a swing that I loved until I came across <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bz4Xh\">this simple, but beautiful swing<\/a><\/strong><\/span> on <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backyarddiscovery.com\/\">their website<\/a><\/strong><\/span>! It\u2019s surprisingly affordable and my husband, Rudd, was able to put it together in an afternoon with no trouble. I can already tell that it&#8217;s very durable, and know we&#8217;ll be enjoying it for years to come. We&#8217;ve loved having a little spot where the two of us can sit together on our porch!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backyarddiscovery.com\/\">Backyard Discovery<\/a><\/strong><\/span> brand also makes the most <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backyarddiscovery.com\/\">adorable playhouses and playsets<\/a><\/strong><\/span> that are so ideal for the holidays, if you have little ones! They&#8217;re running <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backyarddiscovery.com\/\">several deals right now<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, so be sure to browse them if you&#8217;re interested.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2414.jpg?resize=780%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2414.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2414.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2414.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2414.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79768 size-full\" title=\"Backyard Discovery Rayven Gazebo Review\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2419.jpg?resize=780%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Backyard Discovery Rayven Gazebo Review\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2419.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2419.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2419.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2419.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79769 size-full\" title=\"Backyard Discovery Rayven Gazebo Review\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2422.jpg?resize=780%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Backyard Discovery Rayven Gazebo Review\" width=\"780\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2422.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2422.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2422.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2422.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79770 size-full\" title=\"Backyard Discovery Rayven Gazebo Review\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2423.jpg?resize=780%2C1169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Backyard Discovery Rayven Gazebo Review\" width=\"780\" height=\"1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2423.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2423.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2423.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_2423.jpg?resize=1025%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Previously, we had a firepit in a corner of our backyard that we loved using, but talked about having a covered patio\/firepit situation in the future. The <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H5SVYG\">Rayven Gazebo from Backyard Discovery<\/a><\/strong><\/span> ended up being the perfect solution! Many of you know that Rudd is a custom home contractor, so assembling this was an absolute breeze &#8211; it was finished within a day! However, he did comment that someone without any construction knowledge would be able to do it very easily as well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We have a really pretty off of the back of our house, and I&#8217;m so excited for a new outdoor space to enjoy it. Now, the fun begins with styling this new space!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We decided that it only made sense pour a concrete patio underneath <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H5SVYG\">the gazebo<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, but we&#8217;re still working on adding the firepit portion off to the side, and obviously still need to landscape around it. I&#8217;m also shopping for patio furniture to go underneath <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H5SVYG\">the gazebo<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and am thinking of something like <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mWp3G1\">this sectional couch<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Thoughts?!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Overall, I&#8217;m extremely pleased with both of these new pieces from <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backyarddiscovery.com\/\">Backyard Discovery<\/a><\/strong><\/span>! I also want to mention that the shipping was extremely easy for both items &#8211; I ordered them <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H5SVYG\">through Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/span>! They even allowed me to pick a day for delivery for <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H5SVYG\">the gazebo<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which was very nice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Thank you, <span style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ffb9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backyarddiscovery.com\/collections\/patio-products\/products\/meranti-farmhouse-porch-swing\">Backyard Discovery<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for partnering with me on today&#8217;s post!<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">SHOP THE POST<\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div data-sc-widget-id=\"P-618986a51cc9ed7962d2f948\"><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/widgets.shopstyle.com\/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>swing \/\/ antelope pillow covers \/\/ bow mules \/\/ ruffle sweater \/\/ jeans \/\/ watch &nbsp; I\u2019m long overdue for a home progress update! 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