Making Room for What Matters Most

Living beautifully in 1300 square feet—through home decor, thoughtful routines, seasonal recipes, garden joy, and stories from the heart.

Lynn Vogeler
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“Two Porches & A Pour”

Two friends separated by 2,000 miles but united by our love of home, garden, and gracious living. Through our blogs and this podcast, we share authentic conversations about decorating, entertaining, and cultivating beauty in everyday life. Join us for heartfelt chats filled with practical tips, real-life stories, and plenty of laughter as we navigate the joys and challenges of making a house a home.

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My Favorite Projects

side view of the front door, new rug, and pots on my front porch

Our Exterior Renovation

Crazy Before & After
peeking in the door after out small laundry room makeover

Laundry Room Remodel

Laundry Room Reveal
my kitchen after the 30 day cleaning & organizing challenge

Kitchen Renovation

My White Kitchen
the chair the I reupholstered

New Office/Guest Room

French Country Office
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Behind the scenes

Hi, I’m Lynn

After years in corporate America, I’ve channeled my interior design degree and passionate creativity into transforming our 1,300 square foot house into a cozy, inviting haven that proves beautiful living doesn’t require massive square footage.

My slightly OCD tendencies fuel my love for organizing while my “Handy” husband helps bring my vintage-inspired decorating visions to life in our empty nest, where we entertain, garden, and cook from scratch.

Join me as I share practical wisdom, a little humor, and professional insights for making the most of every square inch—because I’ve discovered that living large isn’t about the size of your home but how you fill it with style, function, and heart.

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