Jul 12, 2023 · This decorative candle lantern is elegantly handcrafted from a black metal frame. It looks great on a table, as Jenny demonstrates, but it's also great near a front door or simply on the floor of a porch or patio.

Mar 17, 2023 · We kept the original shape of the circular driveway and enhanced it with reclaimed brick along the edges, as well as along the front of the house. We also added flagstone pavers to the walkway from the front porch to the garage.

Jul 13, 2023 · During a 2020 episode of her HGTV series, called “An Old Rancher Gets a Chef-Inspired Facelift,” Marrs created a personalized oasis by adding an enclosed courtyard in front of the homeowner’s home. They added cushioned chairs, a …

Dec 15, 2024 · One of Marrs' most admired front yard transformations is a great example of English countryside charm — which you can easily replicate with cedar shingles, some fresh exterior details, and a touch of landscaping.

We love the look of a front porch and the character it adds to a home, but it's more than just looks. A front porch allows us to slow down and make time to nurture relationships. What's one change...

Excerpted from House + Love = Home by Jenny Marrs. The Porch Swing. Our older daughter, Sylvie, is adopted. Her birth country is in central Africa and her journey into our family was tumultuous to say the least. Dave and I had to fight bureaucracy, red tape, and political posturing for two very long, very hard years to bring her home.

Jan 20, 2020 · Dave built a beautiful front porch swing to complete the look of the welcoming front porch. One really unique feature of the house was the original hardware on the doors. Adrian (from Olde World Door and Sunshine Glass) was able to restore the original door knocker and doorbell and reinstall it on the front door for us.

Jan 2, 2023 · Centering up the front door made a huge difference! Lastly, we added classic black shutters, a black front door, new light fixtures and the pièce de résistance – two cozy porch swings handmade by Dave.

On the front porch, fresh green garland hangs from railings and around the front door. Seasonal pillows and a knitted throw create a cheerful spot to relax on the porch swing. Photo: Mike Davello. From: Jenny Marrs and Dave Marrs. The home was built in 1903, "so the living room is cozy," says Dave.

1,649 likes, 53 comments - daveandjennymarrs on October 24, 2024: ""To me, the the front porch isn't a space to overlook on the way into a home, it is an extension of the home itself." - House + Love = Home by Jenny Marrs Much more than a design book Jenny encourages us to create warm, intentional spaces for a beautiful life.