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Simple Must-Haves For A Stunning Backyard Boho Garden Party
Summer isn’t over yet, so why not create some amazing memories with a stunning backyard boho garden party before Fall officially arrives? Family Centered Boho Garden Parties Fall is my favorite season. But this year with my oldest starting kindergarten I’m trying to hold on to Summer for as long as possible. Honestly, it’s not summer I’m trying to hold on to. It’s my time with her. I know this is something that every mom experiences. As happy and excited as I am, I’m terrified and stressed. It’s so hard learning to let go. Whether you’re letting go while they head off to college, get married, or start kindergarten. The…
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Repair of Antique Furniture | A Simple & Easy DIY
DIY repair of antique furniture sounds time-consuming and difficult. But depending on the situation it can actually be quite simple and easy. How We Ended Up with This Cabinet Last week I shared about our adoption. If you missed it go check it out! We finally know if we’re having a boy or girl! But because we are getting closer and closer to bringing home our baby, I am starting to “nest”. I fought it with my first two. People would tell me I was “nesting” and I’d be like, “No way! Not me!” I think because this is my last time, I’m owning and enjoying all that comes with…
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We’re Having Another Girl| An Open Heart Message
This is something that I’ve been so excited to share with you! We have been working on growing our family through adoption for a couple years and we’re getting closer! I’ve mentioned a few times that we’re adopting, but I haven’t shared very much more than that. In the early stages, there really wasn’t much more to say. The Boring Paperwork The beginning of the story is boring and full of ink and paper, social worker visits, psychological evaluations, and waiting. Lots of waiting. But recently we got some exciting news! Receiving Our Match We received our “match”!!! Which, if you’re unfamiliar with adoption lingo, simply means we finally know…
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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…
