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A while back I shared how badly I’ve been wanting to have a garden. I love having fresh fruits and vegetables on hand (and I thoroughly enjoy canning and preserving food), so when this spring rolled around, I knew planting a garden was essential. The thing was though, that I didn’t want to spend hours […]
A while back I shared how badly I’ve been wanting to have a garden. I love having fresh fruits and vegetables on hand (and I thoroughly enjoy canning and preserving food), so when this spring rolled around, I knew planting a garden was essential. The thing was though, that I didn’t want to spend hours […]
Our outdoor patio was needing a little bit of a refresh. The hard winter months had left it feeling sad, depressed and ready for a tiny makeover, which I was happy to give, considering our patio is one of the first things you can see when you walk through our home… specifically because the back […]
Add the perfect touch of fall character to your front porch with this easy and beautiful rustic wood pumpkin stand. It’s a versatile piece that can go from front porch decor, to part of a serving station at your next fall party! I am so excited to share my latest DIY project. I love, love, […]
Is your patio set ready for a refresh? Here’s an easy tutorial to show you what’s possible! We’re turning an outdated set into something fresh, but with all of it’s original charm and character. Our patio furniture makeover continues to be one of my very favorite things I’ve ever painted. And that’s saying something since […]
Is your patio set ready for a refresh? Here’s an easy tutorial to show you what’s possible! We’re turning an outdated set into something fresh, but with all of it’s original charm and character. Our patio furniture makeover continues to be one of my very favorite things I’ve ever painted. And that’s saying something since […]
Outdoor entertaining is among us! I know I can’t be the only one seeking the outdoors in their free time. And especially since we now have an outdoor furniture set. I am in heaven. 🙂 Today, I am so happy to share another idea for your outdoor space, a DIY wall serving station. Outdoor entertaining […]
Outdoor entertaining is among us! I know I can’t be the only one seeking the outdoors in their free time. And especially since we now have an outdoor furniture set. I am in heaven. 🙂 Today, I am so happy to share another idea for your outdoor space, a DIY wall serving station. Outdoor entertaining […]
Is today really Wednesday? These past few weeks have completely flown by, and suddenly it’s June! What the what? I have been working my booty off with the online shop. There is so much that I never even thought about doing, but as I kept making progress, things kept popping up, one by one. In […]
Ready to make your own planter for the patio? I’m sharing the full step by step tutorial for my DIY Paver Planter. I’m in full “spruce up the yard and back patio” mode. No joke. Other than putting out a few pots and flowers every year, our back patio doesn’t get much attention. Since we […]
I’ve been dreaming about spending a bit more time outside during the evenings. Enjoying the crisp fall evenings with a cup of hot apple cider, a cozy blanket and a warm fire sounds just about perfect. So perfect in fact, that I even got Anthony on board to help with a new project that would […]
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Curious what our home looks like? Take a look around and choose which home you’d like to tour first! We currently live in The Willow House, fixing up each and every room, and The Original Wood Grain Cottage started my passion for decorating and homemaking. Plus, all the paint colors, item sources and project tutorials can be found with each home tour making it easy to find what you need!
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Join me as I share several easy to implement ideas that will give your home a breath of fresh air and leave you feeling excited about the changes you see by the end of the week!