I want to enjoy every last minute of summer, but knowing that autumn is just around the corner, I decided to work on a sign with a “give thanks” theme.
Talk of the Town #33: Tablescape, Wood Wall + More
August 16, 2016 by 5 Comments
Happy Tuesday everyone! Our features this week include a really lovely tablescape, a DIY wood wall, an amazing farmhouse table and an upcycled cane back chair. The weather has been nearly perfect this week, and if I could ever get my whole family all home at the same time, I’d love to set a pretty tablescape on our picnic table and enjoy eating outdoors. We didn’t do it nearly as often as I would have liked, but I’m determined we’ll {Read More}
Farm Supply Inspired DIY Bathroom Shelf
August 15, 2016 by 14 Comments
Farm Supply Inspired DIY Bathroom Shelf So, we ran out of chicken food the other day, and I ran into the farm supply store to get more. Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk about chicken food, but you’ve gotta wait for it … 🙂 I flung the bag of feed over my shoulder, passed by the aisle with fly spray and horse bits, and that’s when I saw them. A shelf full of galvanized buckets and tubs. Be still my {Read More}
Eggs in a Basket and a New Tiered Stand
August 13, 2016 by 8 Comments
I know we aren’t supposed to put all of our eggs in one basket, but I threw caution to the wind and did it. First off, we’re almost out of eggs. 🙂 But the real reason is I found the cutest little basket at the thrift store. It was just the right size to hold my less than dozen eggs. Did I need a cute little basket? No I didn’t, but the price was right, it was sturdy, and the patina was calling {Read More}
House Numbers Sign Hanging Planter
August 11, 2016 by 37 Comments
When you live in the country, giving someone directions to your house can be tricky. There aren’t many landmarks to look for, unless you count fields of corn or barns. So my directions usually sound something like this… “Turn at the 5-way, go past three fields of corn on your left and two fields of soybeans on your right. When you spot the water tower in the distance, turn left.” See the problem?
Talk of the Town #32 – DIY Pallet Light Fixture + More
August 9, 2016 by 6 Comments
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! The thing I love most about hosting a weekly link party is that I’m always learning from other other bloggers who have made a project that I’ve never tried. From last week’s party I learned about adding paint sticks on furniture, and how to turn pallet wood into the coolest hanging light fixture. We’ll take a look at them all, and learn something new this week! First, let’s take a look at what you may have {Read More}
Potting Bench from Old Work Table Reveal
August 7, 2016 by 30 Comments
Recently I asked for your ideas for the old work table we found in our barn. Several of you suggested turning it into a potting bench, and my husband and I thought that sounded like a great idea, given it’s short height. Here’s how it started out.
Recycling Projects: 20+ Amazing Tin Can Projects
August 5, 2016 by 9 Comments
I hear so many people say they wish they could move out of the city and into the country. They want an old farmhouse on a few acres, and would like to raise chickens, and listen to the sound of crickets, instead of cars honking. I think I should be honest with you though. There are a few things you might miss about the city, and I feel it’s my duty to tell you.
Beauty Salon Makeover for an Old Oil Heater
August 4, 2016 by 38 Comments
When I was a little girl, I loved going with my mom to the beauty salon. I remember the mint green walls in the salon. I remember the long row of hooded hair dryers. And I remember watching in fascination as the beautician teased mom’s hair into a beehive. And I distinctly remember the smell of all the Aqua Net required to keep the beehive in place. My mom could rock a beehive! It’s amazing how you can walk into {Read More}
Dorm Room Essentials for My Kiddo
August 3, 2016 by 3 Comments
My middle son took a semester off from school last year to do a full-time internship. He lived off campus in a house full of guys during his internship. Have you ever seen what a house inhabited by five college guys looks like? It’s scary. Apparently college guys don’t realize that leftover pizza won’t keep for three months in the refrigerator. I was the unlucky mom that got to clean that fridge out on moving day. I’m still recovering {Read More}
