A second image for reference

Very cute house. Have you seen the German smear treatment for brick? I think that would add character. A narrow porch added to the length of the house to replace the small entry steps would allow a lovely place for a couple of rockers. Add some window boxes for a cottage look.

Marsha- I haven't heard of that method. I looked it up and it's super cute and cottage-y. I really like your idea of extending the porch; one of our steps is cracked, so we need to replace what we have anyway. I was debating on whether or not I should paint the house. Or paint the brick?