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I’ve wanted to try my hand at container gardening for a long time. Not a huge commitment, just a few plants and veggies to see if I can care for them responsibly. However, the plain terra cotta pots were a ...

Wow, it’s spring and our deck was a mess. Pollen, hundreds of fallen gum balls and, I admit, a few dead plants. Yuck. Is yours ready for some TLC too? Steve built our party-ready deck about 15 years ago with ...

I have to tell you Ikea is a favorite destination for our family – swedish meatballs, Småland for the kids to play and an afternoon of waltzing around the showroom! On our last trip to Ikea I came across the ...

Changing out the throw pillows in a space can be one of the easiest – and thriftiest – ways to freshen up your décor for the season. I’ve been sewing my own throw pillows for years and have gotten it ...

My children LOVE mexican food ­ cheese quesadillas, chips and salsa and, of course, tacos! Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday in our house, with this in mind, I thought I’d share a fun Ikea Hack! I saw cute cork placemats ...

I have mentioned in previous posts that we live in a 1970’s ranch home. Over the years we have worked on the interiors to open it up, and we love it here. But there’s nothing much we can do about ...

For some reason, I’m drawn to the colors blue and white. I LOVE them together. I find this color combination crisp and clean but also very elegant. It may be my love for the ocean that attracts me to blue ...

Nothing says spring like a bunch of bright and bold flowers. This Bloomers Floral Triptych stenciled wall art is an easy DIY project that will add a touch of spring to your home décor. Hang these canvases individually or in ...

I have just the prescription for you today, if you want a cute idea for some original bathroom wall art. Have you seen vintage apothecary bottles and their “olde tyme” pharmacy labels? Well, we’re going to make our own vintage ...

There is something so soft and appealing about ferns, their soft green fronds and Feather-like stems. The perfect bit of nature to bring into your home for spring! I found this sweet dresser at a local antique shop and it was just ...