In my opinion, some words should be eliminated from the English language. “Throw pillows” is one of them, and only “decorative pillows” should be allowed. Let’s think about it. The word decorative is an adjective. It’s a harmless adjective that describes things. But the word throw? That’s a verb. And my family takes their verbs seriously.
How to Make Simple Farmhouse Decorative Pillows, a Few Tips & a New Video
February 10, 2017 by 8 Comments
When a Chicken Gets the Hiccups
February 3, 2017 by 13 Comments
The strangest thing happened in our chicken coop this week. My daughter went to do her daily egg collection and found the something weird. Seriously weird.
Quick Fixer Upper Project | Lazy Susan Gets a Farmhouse Style Feed Sack Makeover
February 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
I was cruising down the road, listening to the oldies station when Barbara Mandrell came on singing “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” If I had a personal theme song, that would be it.
How to Make Easy Stenciled Farmhouse Style Flour Sack Kitchen Towels In 10 Minutes or Less – Instant DIY Kitchen Cuteness Project!
January 27, 2017 by 14 Comments
Kitchen towels … can you ever have too many of them? Most of mine are pretty grungy from everyday use, so I don’t display them. But every so often I treat myself to a pretty new one. I decided me and my kitchen were worth it.
50th Birthday Thoughts & DIY Burlap Farmhouse Shopping Bag
January 14, 2017 by 16 Comments
Today is my 50th birthday. Wow … that’s just weird to say. It seems like yesterday I was half that age, full of youthful energy and busy with a toddler. It would be easy to make jokes about aching knees, failing eyesight, and sagging “girls,” but I won’t. Of course, all those things are true, but instead I prefer to focus on what I’m grateful for. I’m grateful to have two legs that take me where I want to go. My knees {Read More}
Bespoke Wooden Totes & American Farmhouse Style
January 13, 2017 by 18 Comments
My daughter has a word-of-the-day app on her phone. Most of the words are ones that are seldom used and neither of us know what they mean, but the one she told me the other day was bespoke. It’s an old word that dates back to the 1500’s and is rarely used in normal conversation, but it’s become a somewhat trendy word today. According to Merriam-Webster, bespoke refers to things that are ordered before they are made. My husband and {Read More}
Craft & Stencilling Supplies Giveaway
January 8, 2017 by 306 Comments
To celebrate the new year, some of my DIY blogging friends and I decided to team up and host a crafting giveaway. Each blogger has a fun and different giveaway package we hope will inspire you to kick off 2017 as a super crafty DIY kind of year! Since stenciling is my passion, I’m giving away a stenciling starter kit filled with everything you need to stencil to your heart’s content. The winner will be able to select their 3 favorite stencils from my Vintage {Read More}
Happily Ever After Mini Dresser Makeover + New Quilt Block Stencil
June 12, 2016 by 19 Comments
I think all the best stories start with “once upon a time” and end with “happily ever after, and I have a good one for you! First, let’s meet the damsel in distress… I found this small dresser at a thrift store with a big “FREE” sign taped to the top. I’m a sucker for pitiful pieces like this, so I couldn’t just leave it sitting there. The drawers were broken, but I figured that even if the dresser couldn’t be saved, at least I {Read More}
Fresh Flowers, Spring Chickens, Placemat + Pillow
April 21, 2016 by 4 Comments
No, no, NO! That’s the answer I’ve given my kids every time they ask if they can get another animal. When my kids were little, I was all in favor of having lots of animals, so each one of them got their own dog, my daughter also got 2 horses and a cat, and another cat adopted us that we kept (you can see him here). But now that they are older, my rule is that they are welcome {Read More}
2 Easy Projects: Kitchen Wall Art + Wall Hooks
April 16, 2016 by 6 Comments
It’s the weekend, and I always like to work on really easy projects that can be squeezed in between our weekend activities, so I have two easy projects for you that can both be made in under an hour! 2 Easy Projects: Kitchen Wall Art + Wall Hooks
