One of our favorite local spots is Bergey’s Breadbasket. It’s a little dairy farm where the kids can pet the farm animals. Usually after our visit, we stop by the adjacent cafe for fresh sandwiches and homemade ice cream. That’s where I saw a sign that read, …
While I wouldn’t consider myself a “shopper,” I do enjoy browsing thrift stores, flea markets and the occasional yard sale. How about you? For me, the draw to thrifting is the satisfaction derived from turning unwanted items into something of value and purpose again. (Of …
I am not an expert gardener. Just a woman in love with growing pretty plants and flowers. And I was turning our home into a jungalow with my greenery. Now that the weather has finally warmed, I can work outdoors and so I built this …
In fashion and decor, I tend to stick with classic designs that can be mixed and matched and have some staying power. I also love to augment with things I make myself. Most recently, I was inspired by this centerpiece project and decided to DIY …
Please don’t hate me. I am posting a holiday project before we’ve even begun to celebrate Thanksgiving. If I waited until after Thanksgiving to introduce this goodie, however, you might miss the chance to re-create and enjoy it in your home this holiday season. That …
I’ve been inspired this summer to create alternatives to a traditional round wreath that still welcomes guests and brightens the front door. I received a watering can grow kit as a gift and instantly fell in love with the bright, bold color. I knew it …
With the start of a new season comes the chance to create new decor for the front door. This summer I’m breaking away from traditional round wreaths and repurposing this wall-mounted mailbox into some lovely door decor. To make one of your own, here are the …
It’s starting to get warm in these parts, which has me thinking about getting outside. There’s nothing I love more than sipping my first cup of coffee while watering the plants in the backyard. It’s also nice to sit outside after a long day, watch …
After the success of my DIY ping pong ball lights on our patio, it was an easy jump to consider using the same concept to make vintage theater-style marquee lights. And since I had a handful of ping pong balls left, I set my sights …
There are so many fun ways to decorate everyday terra cotta pots. On their own, I think they have a certain old world charm, but since they’re readily available and pretty inexpensive, they also make excellent canvases for these fruit-inspired planters. The notion started with …
A “punch box” is a super fun party game where each child punches through a pretty paper-covered hole to grab a prize inside. What’s not to love about that, right? Punching + Prizes = A Big Hit! A punch box is a great alternative to …
Happy New Year, friends! I hope you enjoyed a lovely holiday and things have now settled down after all the hubbub. I don’t know about you, but my house usually goes through a period of winter “blah” after packing away all the Christmas decorations and …
