Styling a small deck doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be beautiful and functional. Not every makeover has to be a big one to make an impact. My patio styling at the main house included a few big ticket items, but the simple transformation on this small deck was no less impactful. *Sponsored […] Read more…
Use these simple methods to keep your plants watered while away on long trips and vacation! Vacation watering methods can be easier than you think. Care for indoor plants while travelling doesn’t have to be dependent on your closest neighbor. *Affiliate links below contained below! How To Keep Plants Alive On Long Trips I am going away on vacation […] Read more…
*This post was awesomely sponsored by The Home Depot. Woop woop! My favorite types of DIY activities are the ones we do together as a family. Talk about quality time! I get my kiddoes out from behind a screen, we get to do something wholesome and educational without it feeling like it is (you know […] Read more…
Don’t neglect outdoor living spaces, such as porches, patios, and decks. They are square footage that is often left underutilized and un-decorated. See how a few simple touches add both style and function to make the best of the patio, porch, or deck space! *This post is made possible by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart! […] Read more…
Add a little character and charm to your garden and landscaping with a DIY Obelisk Trellis. Why grow your climbing plants on a simple trellis when you can build a showstopper? *This post is sponsored by Angie’s List, where I first shared this project as a regular contributor What gives this gorgeous trellis it’s stylish […] Read more…
Our family’s whining in the winter usually goes like this…”ugh, will this dreadful cold and dastardly heaps of snow never end?” …we may be a little over dramatic. Then along comes summer, and all we can do is wish for weather that doesn’t dissolve us into puddles of sweat. Go figure. Never-the-less I am always excited […] Read more…
I can’t believe we had half a foot of snow on our deck just a couple weeks ago. What kind of bad April fools joke was that? I’ve been itching for Spring for what feels like forever, so when the snow put the kibosh on my grand gardening (and building!) plans, I was determined not to let it […] Read more…
Are you enjoying gardening season? After a long frigid winter, I am positively reveling in summer weather! Our deck garden is coming along nicely and I can’t wait until everything fills in and plants start really producing. A reader emailed asking if I gave a garden tour last year. Well it turns out that I […] Read more…