Driving Around Again

My husband went dove hunting this weekend and so my kids and I went in our PJs to pick up drive thru doughnuts and then we went driving around again admiring homes and looking for inspiration.  Last time we did this I found Slurried Brick.  This time I was excited to find all sorts of exterior inspiration and even another slurried brick house.  This one is still under construction and the brick treatment is mid application, so great!  Check it out:

Next up is an awning/canopy solution for a carport/garage.  I love the black and white stripe.  I'm not sure of their situation but as fellow no garage/only carport owner, I love it!  Most of the time a design restriction leads to a unique solution that actually "makes" the design:

 Next, I love this wood gate, it's so pretty.  And how about the arched porte cochere with the vine growing?  Lovely!:

I think our house needs to be repainted soon so I've been pondering and pinning the monochromatic look of a white house with white shutters.  When I passed this house I was happy to see the light monochromatic look in person!  Beautiful:

Check out the display of patriotism on this house.  If we ever add onto our house I would now like a double balcony so we can proudly hang an American and a Texas flag together.  It looks awesome:

Can someone please help me with this next one?  I pass by this swing all the time and I long for it.  I have tried every google search possible looking for something like it and I can't find it!  I'd love to give it as a gift to so many people and I'd love to have it hanging in my front yard.  Help, please:

I thought this swing was pretty too, love the thick golden rope, the simple design and the craftsmanship:

This driving around and taking pictures for the blog might be a new hobby, stay posted!