Porch Inspiration

I'm so so excited to be in the process of finally planning a front porch for our home.

We've built our home ourselves and for the last two years have focused on finishing things up on the inside.

Now it's time to think about the front of the house.

AND...I'm just giddy!! :)

I know I want a BIG front porch, with square pillars and just lots of room.

We enjoy spending so much time outside, and can't wait to have an actual porch to sit and enjoy the day on.

I've been naturally going through Pinterest to get inspired ideas...

Here's a few pics I'm loving. :)

I like the exposed ceiling and lanterns hanging here.  Cute!

I want it all open...

Our porch will only be one step up, so no rail is needed. 

Love, love, the open feeling.

We'll be painting our front door, and adding shutters too.  AWESOMENESS!  Hahaha

I'm also planning on putting shade curtains up on the porch.

Aren't these great?  ;)

I can't wait to share the building and decorating of it with y'all.

Stay tuned...

Hopefully we'll start sooner than later. haha!

Have a blessed Tuesday,

Our Thrifty Nest of 7

MY FIRST BLOG AWARD...YAY!! :)

The award is given to a blogger with less than 200 followers, and this is how it works:

1. Post the award on your blog.

2. Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.

3. Reveal your 5 (or less) picks for the award and let them know.

4. Bask in the love from the most supportive people in the blogosphere... other bloggers.

5. Finally, the best rule of all, have fun and spread the love!

A big THANK YOU to Harrison Home who so graciously gave me the award...

Go and check out this delightful blog.  :)

AND NOW...I pass this award on to....

Holly @ Bella Nest.

Love her blog, and I also was able to do a guest post over there for...Drab to Fab Friday.

My dear friend, Homemaker Ang...

You'll love her farm, style, and her... :)

Anna @ My Design Ethos...

She's a designer and I so enjoy seeing her home as well as inspiration boards.

So go and enjoy these fabulous blogs, and be inspired to create a beautiful home.  :)

Blessings, 

Our Thrifty Nest of 7

2 weeks

I haven't even been in blogland really for about 2 weeks now.

It's been busy around here, and haven't had much to blog about really. :)

I'm working on a few things to post the next couple of weeks.

Been having camera problems... :(  Not sure why they won't upload.

Hope to be back to share more with y'all soon.

Blessings,

Our Thrifty Nest of 7

I'm over @ Bella Nest

Happy Friday everyone!

I'm guest blogging over at Bella Nest today.

So come on over and join me...

I've posted about our nursery we just finished for our little peanut. :)

Thanks again to Holly for having me.

Have a blessed weekend,

Our Thrifty Nest of 7

Check out a Giveaway.

My friend, Homemaker Ang, a.k.a The Sophisticated Agrarian...

Yes, she's my friend...even though we've never met in person.  Our path and walk with the Lord have

been very similar...we're kindred spirits I'd say. ;)

Anywho...She's having an AWESOME giveaway.

Shabby Apple Giveaway...I know right.  (Insert giddiness), LOVE Shabby Apple dresses. ;)

To enter just click on her header above.

It'll take you right to the giveaway to enter.  

And tell her I sent you! ;)  

You'll just love her blog, her, and her farm.

Oh and did I mention she's met Fifi...umm yeah!  I know right!

Maple Valley Farm is going to be published in 

So head on over and join her giveaway, and also follow all the exciting things going on over at...

The Sophisticated Agrarian.

Blessings,

Our Thrifty Nest of 7

Chicken chili

What beautiful snow we woke up to on Sunday...
Haven't seen much of it this winter, it's been unseasonably warm here.
And as of today has all melted away with a high of 62 expected.

What is really great on a cold snowy day?
Chili...yummy!
And I made chicken chili, which we loved.

And I love that it's easy and a crock pot meal. :)

Here's what I used...(you can change it up if you'd like)
1 can pinto beans.  (I didn't have black or kidney, so pinto worked just fine. :)
1 can diced tomatoes with chilis
1 can diced tomatoes reg.  (I actually used a pint jar of my canned tomatoes.)
1 small package frozen corn
3 chicken breasts
1 package taco seasoning
1/2 package chili seasoning
1 tsp. cumin
1 onion chopped
Salt and pepper

Place everything in crock pot, drain pinto beans.  Put chicken breasts on top of chili mix.  Cook on high for 4-6 hrs.  Until chicken is done.  Take chicken out and shred, then mix in with chili.

I place the chili over rice, and then top with cheddar cheese and some sour cream.

YUMMY!!

Enjoy,

Our Thrifty Nest of 7