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Kitchen Boxwood Wreath

A while back I shared my entirely free fabric wrapped frame with wire mesh fencing. I literally built it from things I found laying around. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to find something to put with it. The options are endless, and I’m sure that I’ll be changing it up from time to […]

A while back I shared my entirely free fabric wrapped frame with wire mesh fencing. I literally built it from things I found laying around. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to find something to put with it. The options are endless, and I’m sure that I’ll be changing it up from time to […]

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DIY Laundry Room Side Table- Pottery Barn Style

Remember a while back when I showed you the perfect side table for our laundry room? No? It’s been awhile…. Well shortly after I proclaimed my whole hearted love for the thing, I talked my welder hubby into making my own version with its own unique dimensions. For starters, our laundry room is long and […]

Remember a while back when I showed you the perfect side table for our laundry room? No? It’s been awhile…. Well shortly after I proclaimed my whole hearted love for the thing, I talked my welder hubby into making my own version with its own unique dimensions. For starters, our laundry room is long and […]

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Sunburst Stick Wreath

We have this willow tree. It likes to self shed. A lot. And I like to use the sticks. (See here, here or here for proof!) We have a good relationship this tree & I. It’s super strong. As I was driving down our driveway, I noticed that Mr. Willow had been dropping all sorts […]

We have this willow tree. It likes to self shed. A lot. And I like to use the sticks. (See here, here or here for proof!) We have a good relationship this tree & I. It’s super strong. As I was driving down our driveway, I noticed that Mr. Willow had been dropping all sorts […]

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Ask Away!

So, I’ve been thinking… Thinking that it’s probably time I share a little bit more about myself with YOU! But the thing is, I’m not sure what you want to know. I have my quirks. My pet peeves. My hair brained ideas. And more often than not, the second my hubby comes home from work […]

So, I’ve been thinking… Thinking that it’s probably time I share a little bit more about myself with YOU! But the thing is, I’m not sure what you want to know. I have my quirks. My pet peeves. My hair brained ideas. And more often than not, the second my hubby comes home from work […]

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Grain Sack Inspired Mini Burlap Pouch

See how I made a grain sack inspired mini burlap pouch with a custom iron on decal. This project is fun and easy to create! A while back, I had this idea of a small burlap pouch with a grain sack inspired logo. I’ve made this project so many times in my head, that it […]

See how I made a grain sack inspired mini burlap pouch with a custom iron on decal. This project is fun and easy to create! A while back, I had this idea of a small burlap pouch with a grain sack inspired logo. I’ve made this project so many times in my head, that it […]

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Thrift Store Headboard & Footboard

I seriously cannot contain my excitement for my latest thrift store find…. Eeee! On a spur of the moment decision, I stopped by our local thrift store. I scoped out the downstairs and then made my way upstairs (YES, our thrift store does have 2 floors… AND I live in a small town…?!). I had […]

I seriously cannot contain my excitement for my latest thrift store find…. Eeee! On a spur of the moment decision, I stopped by our local thrift store. I scoped out the downstairs and then made my way upstairs (YES, our thrift store does have 2 floors… AND I live in a small town…?!). I had […]

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DIY Cardboard Numbers

I recently decided to change the mudroom coat rack/ frame. I was ready for it to say something besides “Home” and Something more like: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Totally original, I know, but numbers are so classic and timeless. I mean, they’ve been around forever. 😉 I really didn’t want to spend any money […]

I recently decided to change the mudroom coat rack/ frame. I was ready for it to say something besides “Home” and Something more like: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Totally original, I know, but numbers are so classic and timeless. I mean, they’ve been around forever. 😉 I really didn’t want to spend any money […]

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Mudroom Bench Makeover- Take 2

A while back I grabbed this little bench for free. We needed something for the mudroom ASAP, so I gave it a fast makeover. It served its purpose well, but I’ve been craving a little bit different look. While I didn’t mind the overall vibe of the bench, I was tired of the “permanently summer-ish” […]

A while back I grabbed this little bench for free. We needed something for the mudroom ASAP, so I gave it a fast makeover. It served its purpose well, but I’ve been craving a little bit different look. While I didn’t mind the overall vibe of the bench, I was tired of the “permanently summer-ish” […]

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Fabric Wrapped Frame With Wire Mesh

When we bought our farm, we inherited a ton of fencing that needed removed. The first few months while our house was being built, Anthony and I spent every night and weekend with the tractor pulling out metal stake after metal stake. And between all those metal stakes was wire mesh fencing. At the time, […]

When we bought our farm, we inherited a ton of fencing that needed removed. The first few months while our house was being built, Anthony and I spent every night and weekend with the tractor pulling out metal stake after metal stake. And between all those metal stakes was wire mesh fencing. At the time, […]

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DIY Spoon & Pallet Hook Rack

This DIY Spoon & Pallet Hook Rack is the perfect up-cycle project! See how I bent spoons and used a leftover pallet to create this project. Happy $30 Thursday to ya! AND… SURPRISE… April and I added the fabulous Jen from Migonis Home to join in on the $30 Thursday fun too! Yay! I’m sharing […]

This DIY Spoon & Pallet Hook Rack is the perfect up-cycle project! See how I bent spoons and used a leftover pallet to create this project. Happy $30 Thursday to ya! AND… SURPRISE… April and I added the fabulous Jen from Migonis Home to join in on the $30 Thursday fun too! Yay! I’m sharing […]

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March In Review

Another month gone, and what a busy month it was! Just in case you missed something, here’s March in review. 🙂 I started the month by ending my mini series showing how simple it is to add meaning to your home. Then Anthony and I accomplished a project that had been on the “to-do” list […]

Another month gone, and what a busy month it was! Just in case you missed something, here’s March in review. 🙂 I started the month by ending my mini series showing how simple it is to add meaning to your home. Then Anthony and I accomplished a project that had been on the “to-do” list […]

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Entryway Updates

Happy Friday! I’ve been trying to spruce up our entryway. It’s felt a little lackluster to me lately. We desperately needed a new rug. I’d been itching to paint the entry table and I’m still trying to convince Anthony that this weekend is the weekend to swap out the light fixture for the one he […]

Happy Friday! I’ve been trying to spruce up our entryway. It’s felt a little lackluster to me lately. We desperately needed a new rug. I’d been itching to paint the entry table and I’m still trying to convince Anthony that this weekend is the weekend to swap out the light fixture for the one he […]

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Night Farming

I know you love the DIY, so do I, but today I’m sharing another love of mine… Farming. Spring time marks the beginning of the very busy farming season. As soon as it starts to warm up, the snow melts, and the nights provide a solid freeze, we start up the tractors and begin plowing […]

I know you love the DIY, so do I, but today I’m sharing another love of mine… Farming. Spring time marks the beginning of the very busy farming season. As soon as it starts to warm up, the snow melts, and the nights provide a solid freeze, we start up the tractors and begin plowing […]

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Breakfast Nook Frames: How To Write On Burlap

See how I created artwork for our breakfast nook frames by learning how to write on burlap. This weekend I was able to finish a project I’ve had on my “to do” list for a long time. In the past, I’ve struggled with the best way to write on burlap. I’ve tried tracing with a […]

See how I created artwork for our breakfast nook frames by learning how to write on burlap. This weekend I was able to finish a project I’ve had on my “to do” list for a long time. In the past, I’ve struggled with the best way to write on burlap. I’ve tried tracing with a […]

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Breakfast Nook Pillows

I’ve been one busy lady. Between trying to reupholster my first wingback chair (more on that later…), making pillow covers for the breakfast nook and working on other projects, my spare time has been limited to ZERO! But I am totally not complaining! Love this life! 🙂 My house does need cleaned though… thank goodness […]

I’ve been one busy lady. Between trying to reupholster my first wingback chair (more on that later…), making pillow covers for the breakfast nook and working on other projects, my spare time has been limited to ZERO! But I am totally not complaining! Love this life! 🙂 My house does need cleaned though… thank goodness […]

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