During our evening walk on trash day, I found two old wicker chairs with peeling red paint sitting by the bins. I asked Jason if he would go pick them up with the truck (even though he thinks I’m crazy to try to rescue them!) They may look sad, but […]
I love walking through Ballard Designs and savoring all the beautiful design inspiration in their showroom. The collection of small boxwood topiaries are one of my favorites, but I could never justify well over $50 each. I decided to see what I could create with my own DIY version. This […]
It was so much fun creating a TV gallery wall in our family room. This whole project is inspired by a photo I saw in a Pottery Barn catalog. I had been contemplating various TV wall decor ideas for the family room, and when I saw this photo…I knew what […]
Hello crafty gals! Yesterday, I put together a vibrant peony and lavender wreath for our red front door. I like it so much, I want to share it! The vivid combination of red and purple in gardens always catches my eye, so I decided to use that color combo in my […]
I love the idea of using wood storage crates on wheels around the home. Wood crates were the perfect solution for our narrow, deep pantry. I found the idea for a pantry crate from IHeart Organizing, and decided to make some of my own! These crates work so well in the pantry […]
Today, I made a wooden sign with a saying to hang over the baskets I hung on the pantry wall. This farmhouse style sign is just what I had in mind. It was so easy to make, and a very quick project! The best part? It requires no stencils or […]
Painting over semi gloss requires a little preparation but it’s really simple. Since we are gradually painting our entire house, I thought sharing our experiences might be helpful. It is important to prepare the surface well when painting over semi gloss, or it can sometimes mean way more work in the […]
It used to be really tough to keep up with our flower beds in our last house. Mulching alone never seemed to do much for weed control, and I needed a low maintenance garden plan I could stick to. Using landscaping fabric is only an option when you don’t plant annuals […]
