Do you ever have one of those projects that seems to stay on your "to-do" list waaaaaay longer than it should? Don't worry, you're so not alone. For months now I've been wanting to re-paint our front door. I actually purchased the paint back in December, after I got a gift card for Christmas - yep, buying paint actually brings me great … [Read more...]
Budget Friendly Kitchen Breakfast Bar & Stools
So, you know all the popular design shows that work with thousands of dollars for budgets that make us all drool with remodel envy? (I'll admit, I'm the first to grab the remote, a bowl of popcorn and plop down on the couch to enjoy them.) But here, in the real world of design-on-your-pocket-change budgets, my home renovations must fit the … [Read more...]
Upcycled Fabric Spring Hoop Art
Hoop, there it is! Since we're in the middle of March madness, I figured a little basketball humor was appropriate for today's post. Speaking of basketball, the highlight of my kids' spring break this week was having a FREE basketball hoop discovered on the side of the road and delivered to our driveway by their grandfather & uncle. Talk about … [Read more...]
The Barn Wood Christmas Box
I have a slight obsession with big red barns - actually, I'm a fan of any ol' barn - but the red ones just sort of hit me right in the soft spot in my heart. I love the feeling you get walking into an old barn, the smell of the old wood, the beauty of the beams above you and the gorgeous light streaming in from all the cracks in the walls. … [Read more...]
I’m Dreaming of a White Kitchen
It's finally here! December 1st! That means the "official" countdown to Christmas has begun. While some of you may already have your trees up and the entire house decked out from top to bottom, I'm still playing a little catch up over here. We were gone traveling over Thanksgiving for 6 days, so I'm a bit behind on decking the halls. But I've … [Read more...]
Simple Wood Block Scripture Holder Craft
Hi Friends! Its been a while. I wish I had a good excuse as to why blogging has taken a backseat over the past few weeks, but I don't. Life is just busy - ugh, the dreaded word - and pulls me in many different directions lately. With the holidays full steam ahead, I anticipate life will continue in this way, but nonetheless, I love the days I … [Read more...]
A New Pergola & a Porch Swing
Happy Friday and Happy October Friends! This time of year always seems to literally fly by so quickly I barely have time to catch up. In the month of September alone, we celebrated 5 family birthdays, including my own - #anotheryearolder #anotheryearwiser - and this month already 1 birthday under our belts. Between the party-planning, back to … [Read more...]
I Got the Blues…
Before I start busting out the R&B guitar and soulful lyrics, let me just say, this past week has been a rough one for me. I don't always love talking about my personal life here on the blog, but sometimes it's ok to let some of that yucky-ness out into the open and just get it off your chest. The sting of disappointment is never fun. This … [Read more...]
Happy Summer & New Kitchen Shelving
Happy Summer! Its been a few weeks since I took a mini blogcation and we officially started the season of summer here at our household. A few days after our kids finished school, we took a trip up to Minnesota to visit my husband's family. It was great spending some time with our loved ones that we don't get to see very often, along with this … [Read more...]
Farmer’s Market Flower Tote
Happy Half-Way Through The Week Day! I am crossing off the days on the calendar until the looooong Memorial Day weekend up ahead! With the summer months right around the corner I always look forward to things like BBQs, boat rides, catching fireflies, and the local outdoor farmer's market. We have several in the area, and nothing beats a visit … [Read more...]