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 reads

One 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 porch

​Front 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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