Want to make your patio more functional? Learn how to make a DIY outdoor bar (plus, 9 more outdoor bar ideas for a deck or patio!) Ever since we completed the patio makeover at our first home I’ve wanted a spot to serve food outdoors. It’s funny, because here we are 3 years down the road, …
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A front door flanked with two matching planters is a classic look. Improve your curb appeal, with 20+ Front Door Ideas for your exterior. There is something so classic and timeless about a front door flanked with matching planters on each side. These front door ideas will boost your curb appeal and give your home …
Have you seen this Gardener’s Cottage from Country Living Magazine? There is so much that I love about this home {go check out the tour for yourself}; but today I’m focusing on the country-style, garden porch. I shared it via Facebook several weeks ago and have been using it as inspiration for our outdoor spaces. Country Living Which — …
I’ve got a naked door. Wreath-less. I’m working on remedying that today, thankfully. Don’t let my door know that she’s been embarrassingly un-clothed since we took the Christmas wreath down in early January {or maybe mid-February… just in time for my daughter’s 1st birthday… geez, this door is seasonally-challenged and naked}. Anyways, when I plan …
Learn how to restore a deck with Rustoleum Deck Restore. With this step-by-step tutorial and product review, you can restore a weathered deck over the weekend (and at a fraction of the price it costs to replace the deck!). Well, I know I just shared our Patio Reveal back in June, but it’s already experienced …
The best part about a breezy summer evening is being able to eat outdoors. There is just something about being able to relax, chat and eat with family and friends while also enjoying God’s creation. Since I just finished our Patio Makeover, I thought it’d be fun to dress up the table for some outdoor …
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 …
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 …
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 …