I think small things aren’t getting the attention they deserve. For example, Starbucks got all fancy with their “Grande” and “Venti” size drinks, but then they just called the small and medium drinks “short” and “tall.” What, there’s no fancy way to say “short and tall”? They want you to think bigger is better with the fancier names, but the coffee is just as good in the small size as the Venti. So today, I’m going to show you why {Read More}
Puppies, Pico and a Pet Feeding Station | The Things We Do for Love
February 28, 2017 by 10 Comments
This is Pico. He’s the one with the furry face. He’s my middle son’s best little buddy. But Pico has some problems, and as his human “mom,” I want to help him however I can.
Farmhouse Style DIY Decor Made with Salvaged Wood
February 24, 2017 by 7 Comments
A farmhouse wooden swing shelf, plus a collection of 13 DIY decor projects all made from salvaged wood. A few years ago, I made an Old-Fashioned Swing out of salvaged wood. On cool summer mornings when the birds are chirping, it’s the most relaxing thing in the world to pretend I’m a kid again, without a care in the world, and swing to my heart’s content. PIN IT! I looked out my front door at it a few days ago, and {Read More}
How to Build a Farmhouse Rustic Handled Wooden Crate from Pallet Wood
February 22, 2017 by 4 Comments
My husband recently restocked our supply of pallets, and I knew exactly what I wanted to make with one of them – a rustic handled wooden crate!
How to Make Simple Farmhouse Decorative Pillows, a Few Tips & a New Video
February 10, 2017 by 8 Comments
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.
Spring Flowers Apothecary Jars with Refreshed Printable Labels
February 8, 2017 by 13 Comments
Buying myself a bouquet of spring flowers is right up there with getting my nails done or treating myself to lunch. As the L’Oreal commercial says, I buy them, “because I’m worth it.” 🙂 Flowers make me happy. They look beautiful and they smell great. I never buy bouquets that come in the basic glass jars. There are far too many of them sitting on thrift store shelves already (but they make great toilet brush holders). Instead, I like to make {Read More}
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Make a Farmhouse Barn Quilt Block Sign with Step-by-Step Tutorial
January 29, 2017 by 31 Comments
Do you remember when I wanted a barn quilt, but I soaked in my bathtub while my son drew all the painting lines for me? And do you remember the time I had to patch 100 screw holes in my kitchen because I had drilled so many screws into the walls? Both of those stories illustrate something I’m embarrassed to admit … I can be kind of lazy. But sometimes laziness pays off when I figure out an easier way {Read More}
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.
Farmhouse Kitchen Decorating Stenciled Wooden Sign and Spring Flowers
January 25, 2017 by 23 Comments
Last week I was in the mood to do a little farmhouse kitchen decorating. I made a new sign, did some rearranging and cleaning, and then the most wonderful thing happened.
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}
