A couple weeks ago on instagram, I mentioned the fun new project that I have planned with a BTC version of a porch swing.

I have quite literally been dreaming of a porch swing/balcony sofa for at least 2 years now. We don’t exactly have the biggest balcony and it doesn’t have any hooks nor can we drill into the ceiling because that is technically owned by the unit above ours. So after many hours of googling a solution that may be on the market, I have decided to instead build a custom seat just for us. Here are my requirements:
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1. Comfortable
2. Tall enough to see over the railing when sitting (but still safe height)
3. Cute and modern look
4. Relatively easy to build
5. Still able to fit the rest of the balcony furniture on the deck (this part may prove to be the trickiest)

 
I drew up the plans for the glider bench and I’m pretty excited for how it will turn out. I’m still debating on whether or not to make it a glider chair. I like the idea of it rocking but the foundation will take up space that we could use for storage instead. I’d love to hear what you guys think. Glider or no glider?
 
As I got into the design of the chair, I realized lots of other ways I could refresh the balcony at the same time. 
Here are a few places I’ve been getting inspiration from. 

Sooo which one do you like better? Comment below or  click here and come weigh in on instagram . Can't wait to see what you think and thanks for following along! I'm so glad you are here. Make sure to  subscribe  so you never miss a post or giveaway! ​​

I've shared these all on Insta stories over the last year!

It was about a year ago, Brad and I were on a walk around the neighborhood talking about our hopes and dreams. 

I was sharing with him how much I was really enjoying blogging and design and that one day I would love to have my own shop filled with all my favorite things like blankets, baskets, pillows, and lots and lots of candles. Each and every item I would pick out to bring a little bit of joy to someone's home. The chance to make a little piece of their life an oasis that they can cuddle up and just enjoy. 

The vision unfolded with every detail and category of the store put into place. I told Brad that the store would be a place for treasures both locally and from my travels across the world and that it would be published in magazines (still dreaming for this part but hey you have to start somewhere). I put all of it on a reminders list on my phone. The same way I make my hot lists, I made a "Future Vision" list that very night and put all the things that I wanted in the store. 

So when Amazon approached me about opening up one of their influencer stores, I literally had to pinch myself. Did I think I would have the opportunity to partner with one of the biggest retailers in the world to make my vision come to life? No. Is it even better than I expected? YES! 

There is probably no way I could have given all of you the benefits of Amazon if I had done it myself. Free and fast shipping, online access and even more options to browse and search. It's the perfect combination! I can still do all the curating that I love and leave the logistics to the pros! 

For those of you that have been following along for a while, you know that I go to Amazon all the time for decor pieces, DIY supplies, and gifts. The BTC store is now filled with all of my favorite purchases (if you hover over the comments button, you can see my feedback on each item). It also has items from my wishlist. Right now, the Summer Fun section is my wishlist for summer and I cannot wait to start purchasing those and letting you know what I think. ​

Make sure to follow along on Instagram for all the fun and thank you for being a part of this journey. Feel free to shop the store, I will be refreshing things all the time and a small portion of all the sales helps support this blog and all the DIY projects which I am extremely grateful for. 

So head over now, follow the store, and let me know what you think of the finds in the comments below! ​