Looking for a creative way to add rustic charm to your backyard or garden path? Rhubarb stepping stones are the perfect blend of nature and craft. Using just a few simple supplies—cement, a round mold like a shallow dish or … Read More...
Build Your On Chicken Coop
Having chickens on your property can bring numerous benefits, including fresh eggs and a connection to the earth. However, if you live within city limits, you may not be allowed to have chickens on your property. This can be a … Read More...
Rhinestone Flamingo
Oh my! How fun and creative is this?? Now I’m feeling bad for getting rid of that ugly plastic flamingo left in the shed from the previous owner of my house. What a great way to change up an outdated … Read More...
Mason Jar Wall Planter
If you are already missing your fresh herbs as summer winds down, this could be a great solution. Head over to Not Just a Housewife to see her Mason Jar Wall Planter.
Mini Greenhouse from Old Windows
Ohhh! I’m really loving this greenhouse made from old windows, how fun and chic! We will be replacing our old windows soon, so I may have to follow her lead on this. Check out Design Dreams by Anne to see … Read More...
Bean Bag Toss
These games sell for $30 and up at flea markets and sporting goods stores. Why not make your own instead? We still have plenty of warm weather before Old Man Winter visits, so pull out the hammer and saw and … Read More...
Small Balcony Decorating Hacks – Flower Garden
I’ve been noticing a growing trend in pallet gardens lately—and honestly, I’m loving it. There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning a simple wooden pallet into a vertical garden or flower display. Most of the ones I’ve seen have leaned into … Read More...
Poolside Pallets
I love how Donna took an old barn door and turned it into not only something functional, but beautiful as well. A great place to hang wet towels from the pool and display a lovely basket of flowers too. But … Read More...
Make Hanging Planters
Who knew tin cans could look so pretty? A simple project that looks wonderful hanging on your porch or patio, you can make these in an afternoon and spruce up that little area looking for some love. You can head … Read More...
An Old Swing Set Revamped
We’ve all heard the saying “it’s amazing what a coat of paint can do”. It’s so true, isn’t it? A can of spray paint can really do wonders and give old, worn out items a whole new lease on life. … Read More...
Cool Junky Birdhouse
Accessorized with an old door knob, a rusty switch plate and lots of other rusty goodness, this junky birdhouse is way too cool. I love the use of all the old items to make something eclectic and fun! Head on … Read More...
Paint a Plastic Picnic Table
Next time you see one of those plastic kid’s picnic tables at a garage sale, you know that sun faded $1.00 beauty, you might not want to pass it by. Just take a look at what a little imagination and … Read More...
Make a Gardener’s Potting Bench
Need somewhere to work with all your garden loveliness? A place where you can pot your plants, ready your seedlings and store your garden tools? Then head over to Crafty Butt and Melody will share with you how she made … Read More...
Make a Mosaic Birdbath
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a fan of using mosaics to accent areas of your home and outdoor space. This birdbath is a great example of how a fun mosaic design can compliment your space without overwhelming the area. Surely … Read More...
Lemonade Sign
Lemonade screams summer and this sign is so well done you are definitely going to want one for yourself! Jaime from That’s My Letter will show you how she made hers so maybe you can pull some inspiration from it. … Read More...
From Desk to Lemonade Stand
Need some inspiration for a fun lemonade stand your kids will be proud of? Ditch the fold up card table and hit the garage sales and thrift stores in search of an old desk. Grab some paint and your creativity … Read More...
Backyard Beach
This is such a fun idea for your kids. Create a sandbox with a beach feel. Add a canopy and a kiddie pool and your child will have his/her own little beach haven. See how they did at at Wray … Read More...
Swimming Pool Hooks
This is a fun idea. A simple design that keeps with the swimming pool theme, hang this outside the door or in your mudroom. maybe out by the pool, all depends where you want the kids to hang their wet … Read More...
How to Build Your Own Firepit
This fire pit uses the same stone that we used in ours. They are perfect for it as they are made to form a circle. This fire pit is about the half the size of ours (in diameter) but has … Read More...
Rusty Sun Catcher
How fun is this?? Take a broken, rusty old rake and add some pretty baubles. Now you have a unique suncatcher for your backyard or porch. When rusty meets pretty so many good things happen. Head over to Queen of … Read More...