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2/1/2023

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Our biggest motivation is always to meet and exceed the needs of our wonderful clients. 

We get almost all of our business through referrals from happy customers and colleagues, and choose to keep it that way.  And this allows us to keep our pricing more competitive without having to cover advertising overhead.

But I gotta say, getting recognition is pretty cool, especially when it's not something we pursued.  


​Voted best of houzz 2023
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I am proud to share that we have just been voted Best of Houzz 2023!

That means we've been recognized as one of the top 3% of design professionals @ Houzz.com.  

​That's a big deal!
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Color is tricky

4/6/2022

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​It's pretty tough to make decisions on a big project when you have no clear set of guidelines to work with. 

And one of the key elements to build from is a color plan that is customized to your surroundings, what you already have, and your preferences.  
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​Learn about color palettes and how they can help with design decisions.

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Artful bungalow decor

11/26/2021

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​I know the day after Thanksgiving is supposed to be all about making lists of things to give or buy.  And spending all day in line to get the best deals.  

But here at The Whiskey Porch we do the exact opposite.  Enjoying each other with gratitude for what we have and adding artful décor to our little home.  And spending time outdoors which is often gorgeous in these parts!

Here's a little peek at how we do things, Nordic style, here at Juniper Hill Cottage...

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How to find direction on your design project

11/20/2021

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​You know you need to tackle a few things in your home (or garden) to get it dressed up a bit, but it's so overwhelming and confusing that you just never really get going and it drags on and gets stale. 

It can get confusing with all the media and buzz about what the latest trend is and what's in and what's out.  If you're not a do-it-yourselfer and want to hire professionals to do the work, the truth is you still need to be able to articulate what exactly you want to do and in what priority.  

It can be really hard to know where to start.  And maybe even more importantly, how to bring it all together so that it makes sense when you are done can be very elusive.

The result can be some false starts or even not getting started at all because you aren't confident with how to get going.

I get it.
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artful uses of budget garden materials

7/21/2021

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Gardening, on a budget?  Sounds like an oxymoron to me!  

Let's face it.  We all start out with a fabulous idea for the perfect addition to our garden or landscape, and inevitably realize that it's more complicated and expensive that we imagined.

Sometimes there's just no getting around it - some projects, whether you do-it-yourself or hire someone are just going to be pricey.  A paver patio for example, or an elaborate gazebo.  In the case of a paver patio there are definitely some materials choices that can be made, some very creative, but there's just nothing like the look and durability of a properly build paver patio.  And that costs.


budget materials used in a couple ways in our garden

​But in most cases, there are often many budget friendly material options to achieving your garden addition.  And, I'll just be really honest here, a lot of times it ends up looking (and lasting) like a thrown together project.   

Even with cheaper materials it's really important to consider the longevity of the material as well as the way you build it to make it worth your while.  Because, in the end you're time will be worth way more than the materials and you want to spend your time in a meaningful way so that you can enjoy your beautiful project for a good long while.

So, in the spirit of sharing some artful uses of unusual garden materials, I decided to put together this blog post to focus on a few that I think are worth considering.  I've got 6 Budget Material ideas for you - let's get to it.

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explore the arts

11/20/2019

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Explore the Arts
Here at The Whiskey Porch, we believe that a smaller and simpler lifestyle should be:
  • sustainable
  • seasonal
  • nordic inspired
  • ​and, artful
This week, we are thinking about some ways to incorporate artfulness in our lives.

I think it's vital to carve out time in your schedule, whether it be weekly or just monthly, to open yourself up to creativity.  It may seem frivolous if you aren't an artist, but the truth is that doing something creative is beneficial in countless physical and emotional ways.  It's good for you!

And it brings you together with other people in a positive and open way.  Nothing bad about that.

There are two general ways to incorporate more creativity and artfulness into your life:
  1. Do it yourself - as in, create something 
  2. Explore and support the arts in your community

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    Hey there.  I'm Miriam ~ and I've been doing this my whole life.  It's my passion.  ​

    Miriam Carlson-Maier

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