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Our Beautiful Kitchen Garden Beginnings | 2021 Update
Going on evening walks in our kitchen garden has been such a beautiful and relaxing experience. I’ve enjoyed it so much I decided I had to take you on an evening walk with me! Before we begin I want to be clear: This is a beautiful garden, BUT it’s not complete. When I look out at the garden I see such a grand transformation. It really is wild how much this garden has changed in such a short time. But, things like gardens take TIME. It’s not just a matter of planting all the plants and building all the things. It’s a matter of TIME. Maybe I’m the only one…
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5 Simple & Thrifty Summer Decoration Ideas | Summer Home Tour
I’m so excited to share Summer decoration ideas with you! During Summer, I want the house to look nice, but with minimal time and money. I’ve got outdoor activities on my mind! When Summer comes I can think of nothing more than going outside to the garden, playing on the playset with the girls, going on bike rides, and bonfires. Consequently, this means I’m spending less time inside. I like it that way! The house stays cleaner when we’re outside more, am I right?! haha! Before I share my Summer decoration ideas with you I want to say a big Thank you to Kelly with The Tattered Pew for organizing…
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How to Add Charm with Inexpensive DIY Wall Decor
Our open concept home has many large walls. Today I want to share a how-to for an easy and inexpensive way to DIY wall decor for large walls. I’m so excited to share this DIY with you. In so many ways this has completely changed our living room in a way that I absolutely love! Before this simple DIY, I had a very neutral vintage window hanging on the wall. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but lately I’ve been craving a little bit more color in my life. I figured why not add it in simple ways that would be easy to swap if I should ever change…
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How to Update Cabinets with Adjustable Shelves
Recently I realized this awesome cabinet was lacking in function. So I decided I needed to learn how to update cabinets with shelves. This is that cabinet I bought at my favorite vintage shop in town a few weeks ago. When I first brought it home I shared a post about what we think it is and why I love it so much. If you missed that you can check it out HERE. Originally, I figured I’d just install permanent shelves and that would be it. But because we are nearing the end of the built-in bookcase project in the girls’ room my husband suggested doing adjustable shelves in this…
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How to Take Care of Hydrangea | When to Prune
We have a lot going on in the garden this year, and one of those things is learning how to take care of hydrangea plants. My mom gifted me 4 hydrangea plants and I’m so excited to add them to the kitchen garden we are creating!! In my visions they will be large and beautiful, with blooms and foliage popping through the split rail fence that we put around the perimeter of the garden. If you know me and my husband, you know that we are really into preparation. We would prepare ourselves to death before we make a decision. We’re getting MUCH better at just jumping right in, but…
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DIY Fern Wreath | Easily Make Your Front Door Inviting
This DIY fern wreath adds so much beauty & charm to our front porch, and you’d never believe how easy it was! Plus I can reuse the flowers! Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are products I recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. A couple of weeks ago I shared our small front porch. In that post, I shared that I’ve always struggled to decorate it. Well, because of that I’ve never put much effort into my front door either. I have a simple wreath that I usually keep up all year except for Christmas. But I’ll be…
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Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas | Beautiful & Inexpensive
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and I’m so excited to share these fun backyard Mother’s Day picnic ideas with you! Before we begin, I want to take a moment and Thank Cecilia with My Thrift Store Addiction for hosting this mini blog hop! I’m so honored to call her a friend and absolutely love her beautiful heart! If you’re new here I want to take a moment to tell you welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!! Did you come over from Shelley’s Mother’s Day table setting? I absolutely loved it! Well, lets get started with these backyard Mother’s Day picnic ideas. Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas in May In…
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Simple Decorating Inspiration for a Small Front Porch
Would you believe me if I told you that we’ve never loved the way our small front porch was decorated?! Well, we finally do and I’m excited! A Disappointing Small Front Porch Expectations. So many of life’s disappointments can be attributed to unmet expectations. They say that if you adjust your mindset and expectations you can help to reduce the disappointments in your life. It’s all about perspective. Well that’s how this small front porch has always been. The Expectation In my dreams, I envision my husband and I sitting on the front porch with 2 rocking chairs relaxing. Talking as the sun sets behind the curtain of trees in…
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Aged Stone Vase | A Stunning and Easy DIY
Have you seen an aged stone vase recently? I feel like I see them everywhere these days, and I’m all about it! I love all things aged and vintage, and that includes vases. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are products I recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. First, I want to tell you THANK YOU for stopping by! I’m so excited you’re here! If you’re here from Brendt with She Gave It A Go weren’t her sea glass vases beautiful?! And who doesn’t love a DIY project you can do on a budget? If this is your…
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Thrift Store Finds | Why Thrifting Is the Best
I can’t wait to share my most recent thrift store finds with you! It’s been a while since I’ve gone vintage shopping, and I’ve missed it so much. It’s so fun hunting for treasures. Sometimes you come home with some of the best vintage finds, which is exactly what happened with my latest thrift haul. Remember last week when I shared the new location of the vintage pie safe? Well my latest thrift haul contained a replacement for the pie safe in the dining room! It’s been a few weeks that the pie safe has been in the girls’ room. So we’ve had a chance to decide if we need…
