How Do You Welcome?

How Do You Welcome?

Creating an inviting entrance to your home can be fun and creative. It can also say a little about you, suggesting to your guests what to expect inside.

It doesn’t take a lot of time or money, but you can show off your personality to incoming guests and passers-by.

My front porch looks welcoming!

We redid the walk last year when we lost the only two big trees in our front yard in a winter storm. Replacing the trees turned into re-landscaping and taking out our old (sinking) concrete walk and putting in pavers.  We also made a small patio area in front of the porch. This did cost some money, but it really changed (updated) the look of the front of the house.

There’s not much on my front porch. I like it clean and uncluttered. I love my bench too. It’s welcoming even with no fufu stuff. (I live in a house of all boys, so fufu doesn’t go over well.) When my kids were little, I remember sitting here watching the world go by. I loved it. Now my older son sits here and reads. I think he still likes to watch the world from this vantage point.

I was a little more casual with my back entrance.

This is just for us. Really, no one else sees it except the family and people who have been invited in. Of course, there are some flowers – Love them. The wind chime is from my Mother-in-Law. I think of her every time I hear it or catch the sparkles of light as the sun shines on it.

A Welcome sign is a new addition. It adds a little interest, but also is a place for hands to push the door open. This entrance has evolved over time, so it hasn’t really cost much. I think it’s warm and inviting.

So what does your home’s entrance say about you? How do you welcome? If you need ideas on how to spruce up your entry, try Pinterest.com. There are tons of ideas to get your creativity going and make your entrance more welcoming.