why are porches so alluring?"In practically all of us is a deep, distinctive longing to possess a little corner of that Eden from which our modern and materialistic way of living have made us exiles. " Gustav Stickley, early 20th century.
The front porch is one of the most ubiquitous features of a craftsman bungalow -- I wondered why we are so enamored... |
favorite bungalow readsOne of our goals here at The Whiskey Porch is to provide well curated, high-quality resources to help you on your journey to creating a smaller & simpler life in your Nordic bungalow.
This is my first collection in which I'm going to share some of my all-time favorites, and my focus will be books and publications here. |
the culture of a front porchFront porches have been an integral part of American life from the mid-19th century thru to post WWII, and came to represent some core cultural values. The porch was a place to connect - with family, community, and nature. It was not simply a space to pass through. It was in fact a destination.
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