A few days ago, I was working in my she – shed, and I heard a loud squawking coming from the chicken coop. If you aren’t a chicken owner, let me give you a crash course in Chickenese. Of course, roosters crow, and they’ll do it any time of the day. From a distance, crowing sounds quaint. When it’s outside your bedroom window, you start planning a chicken dinner. We don’t have any roosters, because we don’t plan to hatch eggs. {Read More}
If At First You Don’t Succeed … Do Something Else!
July 24, 2016 by 14 Comments
So… I made fabric covered books over the weekend. I didn’t intend to make fabric covered books. I was trying to make a ticking pillowcase. See why I don’t like to sew? A lot of my projects start out as one thing, and end up something else, all because the first project was a failure. I know… how could I mess up a pillowcase? My mom informed me that it’s one of the easiest sewing projects in the world. {Read More}
DIY Wall Art With Your Own Custom Message
July 20, 2016 by 15 Comments
There are lots of ways to make signs, but if you want a simple and inexpensive method, I’ve got a DIY wall art project today that can be customized with your own special quote or message! You don’t need any special equipment, you just need a piece of wood for the sign, paint, stickers, glue and a paintbrush.
Cheap Office Organizer Out of Tin Cans
July 17, 2016 by 4 Comments
I have a quick, cheap, and easy project to show you today, but first, breaking news… I went on a little getaway with my daughter (that’s not the breaking news part). She needed to go out of town to take some classes for her job, and I went with her. Be patient…that’s not the breaking news part either. 🙂 When we arrived at our hotel, they gave us the usual card key for our room, and as I stood in front of our room’s {Read More}
DIY Coat Rack + Windmill Wall Decor Giveaway
July 15, 2016 by 14 Comments
Cue the Pointer Sisters, because I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it! 🙂 I’ve got a DIY coat rack project to show you (which I’m head over heals in love with), I’ve teamed up with the Farmhouse Friends team again this month (you’ll see all their projects below), and we’ve got a giveaway that’ll blow you away (pun totally intended)! Enter to win at the end of this post! But first, let me give you the back story on the coat {Read More}
How Not to Give a Folding Chair a Makeover
July 13, 2016 by 30 Comments
I woke up yesterday morning on a mission. I was going to march straight out to my workshop, grab the first piece of junk I laid eyes on, and do something amazing with it. I wouldn’t look at Facebook or check my email first. Junk first – Facebook later. That WAS the plan…
Junky Door Wall Vase
July 9, 2016 by 8 Comments
Last year, we decided to get a new quote on our house insurance. It seemed like a great idea … until the insurance man showed up at my door. He showed up at my door unannounced. He showed up at my door unannounced … with his camera. I stood in the doorway, babbling like an idiot, about why that wasn’t a good day, and could he come back next week?
What to do with these Recent Finds? You Tell Me!
July 3, 2016 by 28 Comments
Before I left for New Mexico, I picked up some great finds. Some of the pieces can be used as-is for home decor, but I’m not sure what to do with a few of the pieces, so I figured I’d just “poll the audience” and get your ideas. First I’ll show you the pieces that don’t have me stumped, then I’ll show you the ones I don’t know what to do with, and I hope you’ll give me your favorite ideas! This {Read More}
Botanical Printables for Summer Decor
July 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Botanical Printables for Summer Decor Use for your own personal DIY wall art, cards, screensavers and crafts. Please do not repurpose, repost, make sellable items or redistribute without written permission. All rights reserved.
Pallet Projects Farmhouse Style!
July 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Pallet Wood Projects … they are some of my favorite types of projects, – especially when they are farmhouse style projects! I’ve rounded up more than 15 DIY project ideas (made by myelf and others) that won’t break the bank, and are perfect for farmhouse decor!
