Read Our Story

Life looks different from the porch, and this is where my porch story lives. 

The porch has become my favorite place. It reminds me of the simpler days at my grandmother's farmhouse, where we would sit quietly, watch the fog lift, string beans, and let the sounds of nature fill the air—often without a single word.

These days, I find that same kind of quiet on my own front porch in the mornings, savoring a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise, and again in the evenings as it sets, with my dogs stretched out at my feet.

One afternoon, lost in thought while enjoying the quiet on the porch, my calm was broken when the neighbor across the street yelled, “You’re just an old porch hag!” Imagine my surprise at this unexpected outburst. 

At first, the words stung, but then I couldn't help but laugh. They felt absurd and wildly inaccurate. So, I shrugged them off—and later realized that, in its own strange way, her rude comment was a gift. After all, who doesn't enjoy a bit of unexpected humor? It gave me a story to tell, and reminded me that what matters most isn't what others think of us—it's how we choose to react. And if that means embracing my new title, then so be it!  

That's how The Old Porch Hag Company was born—it's a cheerful brand that celebrates life's quirks and imperfections. We started with a whimsical coloring book about a mean yoga instructor and have now grown into quirky gifts and porch stories that make people smile and remind us to find the humor in everyday life.

From my front porch to yours… Cheers to embracing quirky gifts and porch stories with a smile!