Lots of fun things have been happening in our family recently. First, my daughter brought home two baby kittens last week that had been abandoned. They have been a delightful source of entertainment. Then my husband and I spent a few days in the Ozarks with my middle son and his fiance.
Wooden Spoons Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall Art
May 6, 2017 by 13 Comments
Wooden Spoons Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Wall Art Before I share today’s project, I’ve got a question for you. What kinds of things do you collect? If money were no object, there are so many things I’d love to collect, like antique quilts. But, alas, money IS an object, so I’m a cheap collector. 🙂 In fact, the most money I think I’ve ever spent on something I love to collect was a whopping $18 for an antique ironstone pitcher. I {Read More}
Clementine Wooden Crate Floral Centerpiece
May 4, 2017 by 11 Comments
Clementine Wooden Crate Floral Centerpiece Step-by-step tutorial to turn a Darling Clementines crate into a charming & cheery tabletop centerpiece that is waterproof inside and can be replanted as the seasons change. If you’re a longtime follower of my blog, you may remember the clementine crate makeover I did several years ago. I spotted another one at a thrift store, but they were using it as a holder for comic books they were selling. What a waste of a darling crate! I was {Read More}
Farmhouse Window Box and Guest House Flower Bed | Junk Garden Series
May 3, 2017 by 8 Comments
Farmhouse Window Box and Guest House Flower Bed Junk Garden Series Project #5 I hope you aren’t tired of seeing my junk garden decor, because I’m still plugging along with a few more projects. This week I worked on a small flower bed in front of my guest house, and I love how it turned out.
Beach Decor and More | Talk of the Town #70
May 2, 2017 by 13 Comments
I’d happily trade the wet and soggy weather we’ve had for days for a bright and sunny beach. So I’m loving the beach decor, outdoor projects, and furniture makeovers we have to show you this week, and I think you will too! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Bottled Drinks Rustic Pantry Storage Crate New Farmhouse Vintage Sign Stencils with Meat Market Sign and {Read More}
Old Ladder Succulent Garden Plant Stand
April 30, 2017 by 6 Comments
Old Ladder Succulent Garden Plant Stand Junk Garden Series Project #4 Take your garden bed to new heights by going vertical with an old ladder!
Antique Farmhouse Salvaged Yard and Garden Decor | Junk Garden Series Project #3
April 28, 2017 by 18 Comments
Antique Farmhouse Salvaged Yard and Garden Decor Junk Garden Series Project #3 The yard and garden decor project I finished this week has special memories tied to it. We brought this antique farmhouse water pump with us from our Missouri farmhouse when we moved to our home in Illinois several years ago. We lived in Missouri for about seven years, so many of my kids’ childhood years occurred in that house. I’ve always wanted to do something special with it, and I finally {Read More}
Meat Market Farmhouse Kitchen Sign
April 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Meat Market Farmhouse Kitchen Sign Today I have two new stencils to introduce in my line of Vintage Sign Stencils and one of them is a freebie (see details below).
Talk of the Town #69
April 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! We have lots of great features again this week that I think you’ll love! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! DIY Bird Eggs Antique Style School Charts | How to Paint a Fresh Flowers Window Screen Sign DIY Feed the Birds Garden Sign with Easy No-Build Frame How to Have MORE Courage This Year | Inspiring Verse Live Edge Reclaimed Wood Table Rustic Shutter {Read More}
Bottled Drinks Rustic Pantry Storage Crate or Serving Station
April 24, 2017 by 10 Comments
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PureLife35pk #CollectiveBias How to make a rustic farmhouse style pantry storage crate for bottled drinks. I’ve been singing the praises of country living for years, but there are a few things about country life that aren’t so endearing to me. Like having a constantly filthy vehicle because we live on a gravel road … … and having tap water that tastes horrible. Seriously horrible.
