Landscaping Progress
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but I don’t have to go to work for the next three months. What that means is that for the first time in forever, it is Sunday night, and I’m not getting outfits ready for...
View ArticlePorch Urns
I’ve been on the hunt for porch planters for two summers now. Because our house sits off the road a bit, I knew I wanted something tall—something substantial. I also knew that that they needed to be...
View ArticleLandscaping 101
Some big things are happening outside, and I thought I’d get you up to speed. This time last year, I left you with this. We were once again doing the landscaping ourselves. Well, since this was our...
View ArticleWindow Box Update {Summer Window Box}
With the change of seasons, I planted some new flowers in the window boxes the other day. Believe me, I mourned the summer flowers as I yanked them out. Let me clarify—as I had my husband yank them...
View ArticleFall Porch
My favorite outdoor decorations for fall are mums. 1. They were my dad’s favorite flower. 2. I love how dense the fall colors are in them. Since I need a strong color on my porch, they are a perfect...
View ArticleBackyard Renovation
It alllll started with a Homecoming dance. My son came home and said, “Hey, I told a bunch of my friends they could come over after the Homecoming dance for a bonfire!” Unbeknownst to me, a bunch means...
View ArticleDIY Patio and Fire Pit
Well, it’s far from a finished reveal, but the progress is pretty incredible. The good news is that my husband and I are still happily married, and the patio is done enough that it can at least...
View ArticleHosting a Homecoming
Remember when my husband (and many helpers!) busted tail to get our patio done for my son’s homecoming dance? Well I do. I also remember how it rained and rained on the day of the dance. So while we...
View ArticleFall Patio
Ahhhh the patio. The ol’ project that never ends. We hurriedly built this patio in a matter of days, and it has taken us quite some time to get it just the way we want. I have lots of DIY tutorials to...
View ArticleDIY Mid Century Modern Sign
The weather here in Michigan is struggling (for lack of a better word), but I know a bunch of you are celebrating some beautiful spring weather! And beautiful spring weather means projects! And...
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