I’ve been noticing more and more black being used in homes lately and I’m definitely liking the trend. However, as with white paint colors, the shade from one color to the next can vary dramatically. I’ve been looking for just the right shade of black paint lately, which led me to this whole exploration of […]
Window Grids for Sliding Glass Doors
I’ve always wanted to update the sliding glass doors in my kitchen. We looked into buying something more stylish a few years ago but never did find what I was looking for. Around that time, I also considered adding window grids similar to those I used on my daughter’s mirrored closet doors. Recently, I contacted […]
Decorating With Flea Market Finds
There is a fine line between adding vintage pieces and having your home look like an old antique store. Decorating with flea market finds is fun as long as you have some balance. Old pieces can not only add character to your house but they will save you a ton of money when it comes […]
Garden Arbor – From Eyesore to Focal Point
We have an old wooden garden arbor in our backyard that had really become an eyesore. It was originally built into the fence, but most of the fence came down last year when we had some large trees removed. The only thing left standing was one section of the fence and the gate with an […]
Ice Cube Trays for Flavored Ice
Do you make your own ice tea and lemonade in the summer or do you go for store-bought? I’ve been thinking about making my own, which led me to an online search for a new pitcher set. While I did find one, I also came across these really cute ice cube trays. Which then gave […]
Now Trending: Stock Tank Pools
Have you seen the cutest new trend, stock tank pools? What a fun idea especially considering many of us are spending much more time at home this summer. Believe or not these “pools” are actually horse troughs! Its a creative idea and for those of us who don’t have a large outdoor area for a […]
Front Porch Decor
The plants around my small front porch are really starting to fill in now. Although small, I love my shady little retreat. While enjoying a quiet morning out there recently, I thought I’d snap a few pictures of my front porch decor to share here. It’s nothing fancy, most of the stuff out here is […]
DIY Backyard Fountain from Planters
Don’t you just love garden fountains? Recently I had an idea to make my own DIY backyard fountain using stacked terra cotta planters. It was surprisingly easy to put together! You could use any type of outdoor planters for this, it doesn’t have to be terra cotta. Supplies Needed For Backyard Fountain Building the Fountain […]
10 Containers to Reduce Countertop Clutter
Why is it that our kitchen countertops always seem to be a magnet for clutter? Groceries, piles of mail, and utensils always seem to find a way to my counters. To be honest, organizing is not something I’m good at. But I’m working on it. Sometimes you just need the right tools for the job. […]
Five for Friday Design Picks #74
Hello, I hope you are well. I’ve been a bit MIA on the blog lately, due to a family emergency. Unfortunately, my husband contracted the virus and has had a rough time of it. I shared about it in more detail on my Instagram page if you’re interested to hear more about that. Due to […]
Create Your Own Outdoor Entertainment Ideas
With the socially distant policies not going anywhere soon, our homes need to be more welcoming than ever. Fortunately, the weather is warm enough now to focus on outdoor entertainment! I’ve been thinking that maybe slowing down and spending more time at home is a good thing for all of us. Why are we always […]
How To Restore Wooden Outdoor Furniture
If you have any wooden outdoor furniture that has seen better days, this post is for you! On my patio, I have a teak table that is only two years old. Leaving it exposed to the elements for those two years made it look much older as you can see here. Yikes! I wanted to […]
