It felt like I drove past it 50 times. This blue Adirondack chair buried under boxes on the curb waiting for bulk trash day. It was between our house and the baseball park where all three of my kids had practices and games, so you know we were really burning up the road between the two. I kept waiting for it to be gone, just knowing someone else would grab it. Days passed. Finally, my son and I pulled over to check it out.I figured there must be something wrong with it if no one had taken it ... continue reading...
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Farmhouse Storage: A Toolbox Makeover
Farmhouse Storage, a toolbox makeover that is simple for storage solution for guys! Maybe it's the throws of summer that have me trying to organize anything I can to balance the complete lack of schedule we currently have. I'm not sure, but I am sure that with three little ones home all day stuff is everywhere! Do you have the same thing going on? I recently scooped up this old toolbox for $3 at a garage sale and decided to put it to use in the train wreck my boys call a bathroom. They need a ... continue reading...
Summer Garden Tour
Our yard is a magical place. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one that gets excited about all the treasures that rotate through this little piece of land we call home. Do other people love their yard as much as I do? When I look around I see that our yard is more than a yard it is a true extension of our home and we live life in it's expanse. Each person in my family has a different element that speaks to them. Today I am going to share with you what my family sees in our space. My sweet ... continue reading...
Coastal Inspiration
When you walk through my house I doubt you would describe it as coastal décor. Traditionally speaking it's not. But the real story behind my home's color palette is 100% coastal. You might just say a little birdie told me which direction to take! Next week I will share ALL my home's paint colors and more about how the coast brought them to my home. Today I am sharing a DIY Furniture Girl makeover Coastal style. You can check out my friend's seaside inspirations below. I've already worked ... continue reading...
Grocery Store To Gorgeous Mercury Glass DIY
create a gorgeous mercury glass diy from grocery store finds. It's summer and that puts a little crunch on the mom schedule. I like to change out décor and work on projects but with three pair of feet scurrying around it gets tough to find the time. So today I am so excited to join with some friends and show you 10 ways to take stuff from the grocery and make it gorgeous (and I don't mean food) Chances are you have items sitting in your pantry right now that could become something ... continue reading...
Farmhouse Garden Tray: Napkin Painting Tutorial
Today I'm sprucing up a wooden serving tray I got for a dollar at a local flea market. I've been eyeing all the gorgeous furniture I've been seeing gussied up with napkin print. Have you seen some? It looks as if some amazingly talented artist hand painted a beautiful pattern that has aged and worn over time. But really it's just a napkin. And it's so easy to do! The hardest part was finding napkins I liked. Tuesday Morning had a great selection and that is where I got these farmhouse ... continue reading...
Lampshade Centerpiece – Good Bones
I came across this dirty old lamp shade at a garage sale the other day. It set me back $1. Admittedly, I had no idea what I was going to do with it when I bought it, but it had good bones that spoke to me. Good bones really are the key to seeing diamonds in the rough when looking at salvage items like furniture, knick knacks and especially houses. If you can see pass the outdated, ugly and dirty to the heart of the matter you will find many treasures. These bones landed on my dining room ... continue reading...
Nice Words Or No Words
It's summer time and that means one thing at our house. Sibling rivalry is full blown. I am not sure I will ever understand the extent of ugliness that can spew out of their mouths towards each other and then, within minutes, they would take a bullet for one another. My sisters are much older than me and we didn't really grow up in the same house together so this sibling banter is totally new to me. My little darlings really are sweet, but they save a special tone and temper reserved ... continue reading...
When Your Home Holds You Captive
We've all been there at some point. Sitting in a house we don't love. Just biding our time until we can move. Things will be better when we have more space, a bigger yard, an updated kitchen or _____ (fill in the blank with your dream). We sit. Held captive by our home. Temporarily immobilized. Not wanting to decorate, hang pictures or get cozy in the waiting period. I've done it. Multiple times. The problem is we never know when the next living situation will surface and who even knows if it ... continue reading...
Patriotic Twig Vase
Summer is a fun and cheery time to be outside doing outside things! I wanted to incorporate the outside into a fun patriotic DIY project that anyone could do for fun 4th of July decor This month my Junk Visionary friends are all bringing you a fresh new patriotic project to enjoy. My husband and I were working in the yard last weekend and I trimmed back an overgrown shrub. An Eleagnus to be exact. As I was hauling the brush to the curb the typical thought went through my mind. "What a ... continue reading...
