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Fold Up Potting Bench

Remember that big shed transformation that we finished in August? Well, I’m back to share one more thing that we added to it… A fold up (or down) potting bench! I’ve wanted a potting bench for sooo long. In the past, I’ve lugged all my pots, potting soil and plants to the front of the […]

Remember that big shed transformation that we finished in August? Well, I’m back to share one more thing that we added to it… A fold up (or down) potting bench! I’ve wanted a potting bench for sooo long. In the past, I’ve lugged all my pots, potting soil and plants to the front of the […]

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Concrete Pumpkins

It’s felt like fall lately… the temps have dropped and the days are getting shorter. You know what that means, right? It’s pumpkin season! Today I’m sharing a project I originally shared over at Fox Hollow Cottage. Exciting news!! I’m a new monthly contributor (pinch me, please!) and I couldn’t wait to share my latest […]

It’s felt like fall lately… the temps have dropped and the days are getting shorter. You know what that means, right? It’s pumpkin season! Today I’m sharing a project I originally shared over at Fox Hollow Cottage. Exciting news!! I’m a new monthly contributor (pinch me, please!) and I couldn’t wait to share my latest […]

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2013 Project Goals Update

At the beginning of the year, I made a list of all the projects I wanted to compete this year. A few days ago I was thinking about that list and wanted to check in and see how we’re doing. Here’s where we’re at… 1. Finish the Breakfast Nook Here’s the deal. We are so […]

At the beginning of the year, I made a list of all the projects I wanted to compete this year. A few days ago I was thinking about that list and wanted to check in and see how we’re doing. Here’s where we’re at… 1. Finish the Breakfast Nook Here’s the deal. We are so […]

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Concrete Pots

I like things that are a bit different and unexpected. Concrete pots happen to fall under both of those categories. I’ve been looking to add a few plants here and there throughout the house, but I wanted something that was a bit different to the traditional house plant. Succulents and concrete pots were the perfect […]

I like things that are a bit different and unexpected. Concrete pots happen to fall under both of those categories. I’ve been looking to add a few plants here and there throughout the house, but I wanted something that was a bit different to the traditional house plant. Succulents and concrete pots were the perfect […]

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Powder Bathroom Plank Walls & A Sneak Peak

We’ve made a serious amount of progress in the powder bathroom. I pretty much couldn’t live with the house tore up any longer, so Anthony and I spent two nights working in there until 1:00 in the morning. We might have had a bit of a motivation… seeing that his birthday was the 5th and […]

We’ve made a serious amount of progress in the powder bathroom. I pretty much couldn’t live with the house tore up any longer, so Anthony and I spent two nights working in there until 1:00 in the morning. We might have had a bit of a motivation… seeing that his birthday was the 5th and […]

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Laundry Room Farmhouse Light

See how I made our laundry room farmhouse light. I’m sharing my full, step by step tutorial and how I made it for under $30! As you know, we’ve been working on our laundry room. It’s been a process, but we are so close to being done! And since today is $30 Thursday, I thought […]

See how I made our laundry room farmhouse light. I’m sharing my full, step by step tutorial and how I made it for under $30! As you know, we’ve been working on our laundry room. It’s been a process, but we are so close to being done! And since today is $30 Thursday, I thought […]

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August In Review

I can’t believe it, but August is over! Now we’re moving on to all things fall and holidays. I’ve already been working on several fall projects… Just in case you missed anything, here’s everything from August. I started the month with my $30 Thursday project, Easy Chicken Wire Baskets. Love, love them! And they’re ridiculously […]

I can’t believe it, but August is over! Now we’re moving on to all things fall and holidays. I’ve already been working on several fall projects… Just in case you missed anything, here’s everything from August. I started the month with my $30 Thursday project, Easy Chicken Wire Baskets. Love, love them! And they’re ridiculously […]

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Just Keepin’ It Real

My house is a mess. And I wish I were kidding about that. Not only are we in the process of re-doing the powder bathroom, but I have peaches coming out of my ears. I spent all evening canning peach jam. Our powder bathroom currently looks like this: The vanity is in the garage getting […]

My house is a mess. And I wish I were kidding about that. Not only are we in the process of re-doing the powder bathroom, but I have peaches coming out of my ears. I spent all evening canning peach jam. Our powder bathroom currently looks like this: The vanity is in the garage getting […]

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Burlap Welcome Banner

Today I’m sharing a project I originally posted last fall… I seriously love this banner! Not only is it such a simple and cheap project, but it looks amazing and it’s completely versatile! I can’t wait to hang it back up! I hope you enjoy it as much as I still do! ——————————– Banners are […]

Today I’m sharing a project I originally posted last fall… I seriously love this banner! Not only is it such a simple and cheap project, but it looks amazing and it’s completely versatile! I can’t wait to hang it back up! I hope you enjoy it as much as I still do! ——————————– Banners are […]

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Dining Room Table Plans

Is it weird that I already know what I want for Christmas? Because I totally do. In fact, I’ve already placed my order. Yep, on top of everything else my hubby has to do, I’ve placed my order for a new dining room table. I was a bit thrilled and really shocked that he didn’t […]

Is it weird that I already know what I want for Christmas? Because I totally do. In fact, I’ve already placed my order. Yep, on top of everything else my hubby has to do, I’ve placed my order for a new dining room table. I was a bit thrilled and really shocked that he didn’t […]

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Living Room Shelving

I’ve been spending a bit of time focusing on our living room… It’s one of the only rooms in the house I haven’t spent much time on, which is why you haven’t seen much of it. And it’s kind of funny considering it’s the first room you see when you walk thru our front door. […]

I’ve been spending a bit of time focusing on our living room… It’s one of the only rooms in the house I haven’t spent much time on, which is why you haven’t seen much of it. And it’s kind of funny considering it’s the first room you see when you walk thru our front door. […]

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Friday Favorites

I’ve been working on a few different projects (coming soon) and Anthony and I are getting ready to start on a several powder bathroom projects… I can’t wait! In the mean time, I thought I’d share a few lovely images that have left me so inspired and motivated! Here they are: I’m completely in love […]

I’ve been working on a few different projects (coming soon) and Anthony and I are getting ready to start on a several powder bathroom projects… I can’t wait! In the mean time, I thought I’d share a few lovely images that have left me so inspired and motivated! Here they are: I’m completely in love […]

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Laundry Room Sign

I’m still working on the laundry room, bit by bit, but since we completed all the large projects (see here, here & here), I’m focusing more of my time and attention on the details. Much like this one: I wanted to add a farmhouse/ vintage-y vibe to the room, so I made my own sign…. […]

I’m still working on the laundry room, bit by bit, but since we completed all the large projects (see here, here & here), I’m focusing more of my time and attention on the details. Much like this one: I wanted to add a farmhouse/ vintage-y vibe to the room, so I made my own sign…. […]

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1 Tray, 5 Ways

It’s no secret that I love the DIY rustic chalkboard tray that I shared a while back. Not only was it easy to make, but it’s so versatile. Today, I’m sharing 5 different ways that it can be used. 1. Breakfast in Bed I shared this idea originally, but it’s such a fabulous idea. Why […]

It’s no secret that I love the DIY rustic chalkboard tray that I shared a while back. Not only was it easy to make, but it’s so versatile. Today, I’m sharing 5 different ways that it can be used. 1. Breakfast in Bed I shared this idea originally, but it’s such a fabulous idea. Why […]

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Chicken Wire Cups

When we redid the shed and gave it a makeover, one thing I really wanted to add were the faux windows. And with them, I couldn’t wait to have chicken wire cups hanging from the fencing wire. They have so many uses and I love the idea of actually planting in them next spring. In […]

When we redid the shed and gave it a makeover, one thing I really wanted to add were the faux windows. And with them, I couldn’t wait to have chicken wire cups hanging from the fencing wire. They have so many uses and I love the idea of actually planting in them next spring. In […]

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