Summer is one of my favorite times of the year, but it also is one of the busiest. There's a lot more daylight so I try to jam pack a lot more activities, swimming, playdates, projects, and to do's on my list. Most nights after dinner has been made, cleaned up, the kido is bathed and put down for bed, I'm exhausted. The perfect way to enjoy the rest of the evening is go outside and enjoy the warm summer night, a cool drink in hand, and talking to my husband about what happened in our day and catching up. My front and back porch has been neglected since Christmas. I wanted these two areas to be relaxing, enjoyable, comfortable, and bright.