screened in porches

This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous here in Saint Louis. We turned off the heat, opened windows and thoroughly appreciated the 70 degree weather in February! We particularly enjoyed using our screened in porch which I love but also can't wait to fix up come spring. Check out these amazing porches for some inspiration!

from top left - via Architectural Digest - via REMODELISTA - photo by Amy A. Alper via Off Grid World - via Country Living - double porch in Nashville via Houzz - Susan Hable Smith's Georgian home via Elle Decor - design by Country Living via Jersey Ice Cream Co. - via Elle Decor

jersey ice cream co.

Jersey Ice Cream Co. is a design firm unlike any that I have ever encountered. They are "homeless home designers". A design duo that not only relocates for each new project but moves into the house they are renovating! Their premise is that by totally emerging themselves in a space they "create homes that feel true to themselves - sincere yet functional - the homes they were always meant to be"(Jersey Ice Cream Co.). Its a pretty radical idea that seems to be working for Tara Mangini and Percy Bright as their work is popping up all over the blogosphere and in major publications. They focus largely on historic properties and seem to have knack for transforming spaces back to their original glory. Just check out these incredible before and afters.

planked ceilings

Yesterday, I posted about our bad ceilings and how I am debating whether to try to repair or lay over them. Today, at least, I am leaning towards laying over them. I have done some searching and I really like the character a beadboard or tongue and groove planked ceiling adds to a space. It also seems like the more doable option without as much maintenance required but I also could be totally off base on that. If we decided to do this treatment, I would want to repeat it in a few different spaces so it doesn't feel out of place or specific just to the stairs. I am thinking I could do it in the walk in closet area of the project room as that ceiling is in bad shape and is an eye sore on our otherwise complete room. Also I am liking the idea of doing it in the future mud room as it currently has a popcorn ceiling that definitely has to go. Additionally, there is a tiny pass through space between the family room and kitchen that still has ceiling tiles we are going to need to address at some point.  Anyone ever installed a beadboard or tongue and groove planked ceiling before? 

from top left - via Pellmell Creations - via Elle Decor - home of Patricia Fischer via HomeDit - home of Amanda Peet via Vogue - via House Beautiful - source unknown