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 […]
Outdoor Furniture Build Plans
Every time I don a power tool, I swear I feel like a superhero. It’s like an invisible cape starts flying in the wind, and I feel invincible. 😀 I know, I’m a total nut… But when you love beautiful things like I do, and can’t bring yourself to spend an arm and a leg on […]
Vertical Hanging Kitchen Garden
This fantastic little vertical hanging garden project is perfect for beginner builders (and cost under $30!!), and the ideal solution if you don’t have much room to grow a kitchen garden (apartment dwellers take note!), or you need the ability to bring your plants indoors when Jack Frost comes calling. Here’s What You’ll Need Hanging […]
Tips To Beautify Your Porch Or Patio
This has been a beautiful summer to lounge in the outdoors! I’ve been encouraging my kids to trade in the computer and other electronics for the activity (and creativity!) of the wonderful outdoors. Remember when we were kids? I reveled in secret gardens, outdoor teepees, and fairy lands of my imagination. I thought maybe it was […]
West Elm Bench Knock-off
Follow these DIY bench plans to make your own West Elm modern bench dupe without the price tag. Theirs, $699…ours is under $15!!
10 Brilliant Tips On Getting Garden Ready
We’ve eagerly awaited the summer months and finally they have arrived! Isn’t it amazing how quickly the summer flies by, and all our outdoor and garden plans never are fully realized. Well before you throw your hands up in despair, we might have just the inspiration, motivation, and tips you need to take your garden […]
My Outdoor Winter Wonderland
The Makers link party is giving all you creative makers the Thanksgiving week off, so I thought I’d take the day to share the snowy winter wonderland that my backyard is. It is really quite picturesque here in the winter, but honestly if my realtor had told me this house was right on the edge of […]
My Beautiful Fall Yard
I admit it, I am SO not ready for winter. You wouldn’t be if you lived in the snow belt either… all the cold winter days spent snow blowing through drifts that go up to your waist. But I am enjoying the stunningly beautiful fall colors that come with the season that ushers in […]
