Last year we started clearing a path down to the creek that runs in the back of our property..and I told the kids we should set up a little area down there so we can wade, fish, spend hot days down at the creek, and plus it’s just really pretty! So this year we wanted …
One of the things I disliked about our home is the red brick and red roof. Red is just not my thing. Especially since the brick is only on the front and doesn’t match the rest of the house. I’ve always imagined painting the the brick white…but it seemed silly because it would probably look …
If I had to choose a DIY project that represents me the most. This one would be it. Ever since I was a kid, I have have had an obsession with geodes, rocks and especially Agate slices. You might have noticed them scattered all over my home… I was thinking of replacing this large mirror …
Arbor Day! The day you plant a tree right? Do you know where Arbor Day originated from or why it’s so important? Neither did I so I did a little research to learn more about this day as well as best practices and things to consider when planting your own tree in your yard. I …
Do you have a long wall that connects two rooms together in your home and have trouble defining the space? Living in a raised ranch, or split entry as some people call them, I find this is a problem between the living room and dining room. It’s usually an open concept area but sometimes people …
For the eight years I we have lived in our home I have wanted some sort of buffet piece in our dining room. The only problem was it had to be a narrow piece because of the minimal space, and we also had a baseboard electric heater on that wall. After years of using shelves …
My eBay journey started over 20 years ago in college when our campus bookstore would get the newly released Beanie Babies. Then I would purchase them for around $4 and sell them for up to $90. For a freshman in college that was pretty good money and I got bit by the selling bug. Over …
I love to add natural elements to my home decor! So I had an idea to create a simple Valentines centerpiece for our dining room table using only branches I scoured from outside and really simple cut out hearts! I used my Cricut Explore Air 2 and simple used the “heart” shape button to create …
When we moved in to our home, the wood stove brick surround was RED. Just like the room..So when we painted the room it’s first color I wanted to tone down the red in the brick by white washing it. I thought it looked great and it was really easy. You can see how I …
I have dreamed about adding built-ins to our downstairs family room since we moved in. I feel like the room has been a work in progress because I have always wanted built-ins. When we had a contractor in our home when we first moved in he said that built-ins would be around $5k+ not really …