I made three trips to the garden center this week. I think I heard the employees laughing. I straightened my shoulders, threw back my hair, and ignored them whispering, ” Isn’t she the crazy plant killer lady?” “You’d think she’d give up and show some mercy on the poor plants.” If I’m anything, I’m an eternal optimist when it comes to flowers and plants. Someday I just know I’ll keep something alive for more than two weeks. I just know {Read More}
Weekending | Burlap Banners, Grain Sack Stripe Wall Pockets,What’s Blooming, & Bad Chicken Joke
April 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Easy Garden Sign for Bird Lovers with Rustic Cheater No Build Frame
April 20, 2017 by 1 Comment
How to make an Easy Garden Sign with with a Rustic Cheater Frame Junk Garden Project Series – Part 2 Try to imagine a world without birds. What an awful thought, right?
How to Paint a Window Screen Fresh Flowers Sign | Junk Garden Projects Series Part 1
April 19, 2017 by 8 Comments
How to Paint a Window Screen Fresh Flowers Sign Junk Garden Series Project #1
Talk of the Town #68
April 18, 2017 by 4 Comments
After taking three weekends off playing around, I’m cracking the whip this week and working on outdoor projects that are long overdue, but turning out great!
Anniversary Weekend, Proud Momma Moments & Reader Projects
April 17, 2017 by 25 Comments
After almost six years of blogging, I’ve come to realize that this blog has become so much more than just my job. There’s an even more important reason.
Needs, Wants, Unique Finds, Great Photography Tips & Best Easy Recipe
April 14, 2017 by 6 Comments
Needs, Wants, Unique Finds, Great Photography Tips & Best Easy Recipe Whew! That was a mouthful, but it’s fitting because I have a smorgasbord of things to share today. I don’t usually go out of town three weekends in a row, but my husband and I are celebrating our 28th anniversary tomorrow, so we decided to get away for a few days. We’re not doing anything fancy – just enjoying a few days of continental breakfast and maid service, which {Read More}
“Why Didn’t I Think of That?” |15 Upcycled & Repurosed Thrift Store Makeovers
April 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
“Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Upcycled & Repurosed Thrift Store Makeovers! Discover fabulous tips and creative ideas to turn that cheap thrift store find into something amazing for your home.
How to Age Gracefully (Using Antiquing Wax on Thrift Store Finds)
April 12, 2017 by 16 Comments
I love white paint. It’s so crisp and clean looking and it’s my go-to color, but sometimes even white paint needs a friend to help it out. For today’s project, that friend is antiquing wax.
Farmhouse Flower Garden, Repurposed Chair Gardening Display + More Talk of the Town #67
April 11, 2017 by 9 Comments
I have some incredible spring projects to show you today, including favorite picks for a farmhouse flower garden, a repurposed chair gardening display, a birdhouse made from a shutter, and more! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Weekend Getaway Chicago Road Trip Farmhouse Style Pillows You Can Make or Buy Weekending Engagement Photos, Tree Hugging, and Killer Views Industrial Spool Table Building More Relationship {Read More}
Engagement Photos, Tree Hugging, and Amazing Views
April 10, 2017 by 44 Comments
When my son asked me to come visit him and his fiancée to take engagement photos, without hesitation I agreed. I’m not a people photographer, so I was a little nervous. But if they weren’t too picky about how they turned out, I was willing to try. Here’s a quick collage to give you an idea of the photos I shot. If you want to see more photos and hear about my “adventure” taking their photos, you can see more below. {Read More}
