#1: I’m so Proud of Me! This past weekend I cut mitered corners and caulked trim. I feel so handy!! Can’t wait to share more. Here’s a sneak peak: #2: Yard Sales are the Best I spent about $20 on this eight foot long piece salvaged from an old general store in Owenton, Kentucky. …
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A month-and-a-half-ish later and the Quick Patio Makeover is complete! There were some bumps along the way — literal bumps, in fact. My “E” went crashing to the ground after a big gust of wind. It’s a little “rough around the edges” {haha} but I decided to go the way of The Nester and know …
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We had gorgeous weather on Friday and I spent some time finishing up the details of our Quick Patio Makeover. It has been over a month since I shared the inspiration photos with you so it’s starting to feel like a “not-quite-so-quick” patio makeover, but we hit a couple …
Throw a beautiful Vintage Bridal Shower with heirlooms. Find detailed bridal shower menu ideas and printable templates for the serving table. Several weeks ago I shared the Vintage Bridal Shower that I co-hosted for my {now} sister-in-law over {if you missed it, go here}. In our guest post, I shared a little bit about the decorations …
Isn’t Pinterest just so much fun; but so overwhelming, too? I think there might be 8 Million different DIY Wreath ideas on Pinterest. Maybe a few less. But, hey, who’s counting? I needed some small wreaths for my front porch; to hang on these guys: No, they didn’t stay brown. They got a new coat …
It always seems that one home project leads to another one. Recently, I completed a nightstand makeover for our guest bedroom, and it caused me to clean out our hall bath. How is that possible? Well, ever since the little guy got big enough to take baths in the bathtub, our hall bath has been …
I’m so excited that yard sale season is officially here! Bring on the bargains!! In honor of my love of finding a good deal, today I’m sharing 10 simple tips for shopping at yard sales. Ready? Here we go! 1. Craigslist is your Friend. Use Craigslist to search for local yard sales and make a list …
How was your Memorial Day Weekend? We spent time with family and friends, ate hamburgers at least 3 different times and spent practically every minute (except sleeping) outdoors. Our little boy is covered in scratches and bruises from playing hard, but he LOVED it. #3dayweekend I’ve been hearing the song, Cornerstone, by Hillsong at church …
On Monday I shared my DIY Wooden Spoon Herb Markers and you got a glimpse of my blue herb planters too. We had these faux-stone {actually plastic} planters leftover from the previous owners. Instead of tossing them, we kept them around, thinking a coat of spray paint might fix ’em up. And now I love …
On the search for some herb markers? Look no further than this simple craft project, Wooden Spoon Herb Markers. They’ll add a happy pop of color to the herb garden for only a few bucks. My mom was in town this weekend and we visited the local Peddlar’s Mall. I had been trying to decide …
When we moved into our house I knew thismuch about gardening. After 4 years, I’d say that now I know *thismuch*. Definitely an improvement, but still a long way to go. Why did it take 4 years to learn so little about gardening? In short, I worked alot and spent what DIY time was available …
Nancy, from A to Zebra Celebrations, was so sweet to invite us over to share at her blog today! We are beyond excited to be doing our first Guest Post about a Vintage Bridal Shower that I hosted for my {now} sister-in-law. You can check it out here. If you’d like more details on this …
Learn how to get grease off of vinyl siding with this simple step-by-step tutorial. This mixture will clean a grill’s oil splatter off vinyl siding. Often times, mistakes can come with being a new home owner. In our first home, we grilled near our house and unknowingly splattered grease and cooking oils all over the …
How was your weekend? The Kentucky Derby was on Saturday and it was a rainy day at Churchill Downs. In fact, the whole weekend has been rainy here in the Bluegrass. Here’s to hoping for some sunshine soon. Over the last several weeks Mike and I have been doing some work outdoors. I am counting …
I love Gallery Walls. My favorite gallery walls are made up of eclectic frames and interesting art. After months of collecting and creating our entryway, I love our Gallery Wall. Creating a Gallery Wall can be a little intimidating at first. The first one I finished is in our son’s nursery (nope, I haven’t shared …