10 Fresh Farmhouse Style Decor Ideas to Renew Your Space We got home from helping our son and his wife move to New Mexico almost 2 weeks ago and I’ve been meaning to share a few photos ever since. I also have a great round-up of farmhouse style decor ideas because I know it’s fun to update the look in our home with fresh ideas.
Vintage Style Peonies Mailbox Wall Decor
May 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
Peonies Mailbox Wall Decor Make this easy Peonies Mailbox Wall Decor for your front door or as vintage style wall decor. We have a large flower bed in our front yard along our gravel road, mostly filled with irises and peonies. I rarely show it on the blog because it always needs weeding and looks messy. Ain’t nobody got time for weeding! But I’m going to show it to you today because my peonies are in full bloom and they are {Read More}
Stroke Awareness Month and My Journey Back After My Stroke
May 23, 2018 by 24 Comments
Stroke Awareness Month and My Journey Back After My Stroke As most of you know, I suffered a stroke last November early in the morning on Thanksgiving Day. I wrote an update back in December, but since it’s been 6 months ago and May is National Stroke Awareness Month, I thought I would give you another update.
Front Yard Junk Garden Update
May 20, 2018 by 1 Comment
Front Yard Junk Garden Update This is just a quick post to share what my front yard Junk Garden looks like this year. I’ve had so much fun working on this Junk Garden as well as the one by my guest house. I’ll be sharing the full reveal of My Secret Garden Patio probably later this week. You can check out my plans for it here.
Favorite Things and Movie Recommendations: May Edition
May 18, 2018 by 9 Comments
Favorite Things and Movie Recommendations: May Edition I thought I’d try something fun and different this month. I don’t know if I’ll do it every month, so you’ll have to let me know what you think about it. I’m going to share some of my recent favorite things along with some movie recommendations.
Fresh Rosemary Eucalyptus Goat’s Milk Soap
May 17, 2018 by 1 Comment
Pick some some fresh rosemary from your garden and make this Rosemary Eucalyptus Goat’s Milk Soap. It smells so fresh and brings the garden indoors! Fresh Rosemary Eucalyptus Goat’s Milk Soap Rosemary Eucalyptus Soap is scented with 100% pure rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils. Supplies: (Makes 4 bars) 1 lb. Goat’s milk soap base Sprig of fresh rosemary Sprig of fresh eucalyptus 6 Drops rosemary essential oil 6 Drops eucalyptus essential oil Soap coloring (optional) Soap mold Spritz bottle filled with rubbing alcohol Fresh {Read More}
Talk of the Town 123
May 15, 2018 by 6 Comments
Last week we traveled from Illinois to Arkansas to New Mexico and back to help our middle son and his wife move. He landed a graphic design job at a large church fresh after graduating from college (yippie!). His wife was accepted to graduate school (another yippie!). As a mom, it’s so good to see their lives coming together. I’m so proud of both of them and couldn’t be happier! God is so good! I’ll share more about my trip {Read More}
My Plans for a Secret Garden Patio in Unused Yard Space
May 14, 2018 by 15 Comments
My Plans for a Secret Garden Patio in Unused Yard Space It’s a good thing the back of our garage isn’t visible to anyone except us, because it’s an embarrassing sight. It’s a junk storage zone, complete with two huge antique windows, a gas can, a broken bike, a broken storm door, some sheet metal, two kayaks, and lots of trash. If you stand on the side of my guest house, right in front of my garden with my vintage {Read More}
Mother’s Day Dixie Belle Giveaway
May 12, 2018 by 123 Comments
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! To celebrate, I have a great giveaway for anyone who loves painting or DIY projects. The kind folks at Dixie Belle Paint Company have provided a bunch of products that one lucky winner will receive. Here’s what’s included (post includes affiliate links):
Farmhouse Pedestal Table: Downsizing for a Smaller Household
May 9, 2018 by 50 Comments
Farmhouse Pedestal Table: Downsizing for a Smaller Household Our household is much smaller now since my older sons both got married and my daughter bought a new house last year. My youngest son still lives at home. I love my big farmhouse table but knew we could gain a lot of space if we downsized to a smaller one. As luck would have it, I found a pedestal table at a thrift store for only $25.
