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Park Bench Makeover

Today is all about a really cute park bench that found its way from the fixer upper, to our home. Anthony and I spend a lot of time in our detached garage/ shop working on projects for the house/ farm and blog, but the thing is, we never really had a place to sit and […]

Today is all about a really cute park bench that found its way from the fixer upper, to our home. Anthony and I spend a lot of time in our detached garage/ shop working on projects for the house/ farm and blog, but the thing is, we never really had a place to sit and […]

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Boxwood Walkway

Boxwoods. I love them. Last year I was able to line half of our front entry walkway with them, but I wasn’t able to find enough of them before the season changed and Home Depot sold out. So, our house sat for almost a year, with only one side lined with boxwoods. Classy. Any time […]

Boxwoods. I love them. Last year I was able to line half of our front entry walkway with them, but I wasn’t able to find enough of them before the season changed and Home Depot sold out. So, our house sat for almost a year, with only one side lined with boxwoods. Classy. Any time […]

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Fruit Crate Herb Garden

There’s just something magical about summer time… from nights spent around the fire pit roasting marshmallows, to all the fresh food and awesome activities, summer is easily one of my favorite times of the year. And even though summer means a really busy time for us farmers, we all love the warm weather and family […]

There’s just something magical about summer time… from nights spent around the fire pit roasting marshmallows, to all the fresh food and awesome activities, summer is easily one of my favorite times of the year. And even though summer means a really busy time for us farmers, we all love the warm weather and family […]

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Outside at The WGC

I know several of you have been wanting more information on the exterior of our home. Truth is, I haven’t wanted to share too much about it because it’s been such a huge work in progress. Finally though, I feel like I can share a bit more about it. This weekend I spent some much […]

I know several of you have been wanting more information on the exterior of our home. Truth is, I haven’t wanted to share too much about it because it’s been such a huge work in progress. Finally though, I feel like I can share a bit more about it. This weekend I spent some much […]

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Outdoor Concrete Pots

Learn how to make your own outdoor concrete pots. I’m sharing my full, step by step tutorial.  Well, we’ve had a few days without the wind. I’m not sure how I’ve survived! I mean, we can actually walk outside without being blown away. I might have had one or two good hair days… And now […]

Learn how to make your own outdoor concrete pots. I’m sharing my full, step by step tutorial.  Well, we’ve had a few days without the wind. I’m not sure how I’ve survived! I mean, we can actually walk outside without being blown away. I might have had one or two good hair days… And now […]

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Combining Corn

It’s been a busy week on the farm. The snow has finally melted and we’ve been able to get our corn out. Last year we were able to harvest it around Thanksgiving, so this year it’s definitely stayed around a lot longer. I always love to have it around us, because we feel so enclosed, […]

It’s been a busy week on the farm. The snow has finally melted and we’ve been able to get our corn out. Last year we were able to harvest it around Thanksgiving, so this year it’s definitely stayed around a lot longer. I always love to have it around us, because we feel so enclosed, […]

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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 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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Shed Makeover

We’ve had this shed… and it was a real eye sore to look at. Seriously. I basically couldn’t stand to look at it another second. When we bought our property, I can remember thinking how bad of shape it was in. It really needed a makeover. It was hideous. And rotting. And falling apart. And […]

We’ve had this shed… and it was a real eye sore to look at. Seriously. I basically couldn’t stand to look at it another second. When we bought our property, I can remember thinking how bad of shape it was in. It really needed a makeover. It was hideous. And rotting. And falling apart. And […]

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Wheat Harvest

It’s been a while since I’ve done any sort of update on the farm. The last time I did, we were prepping the fields for planting. That was in March…. Needless to say, everything’s been growing like crazy.  Everything is green and lush and lovely. I love this time of year. But there’s one crop […]

It’s been a while since I’ve done any sort of update on the farm. The last time I did, we were prepping the fields for planting. That was in March…. Needless to say, everything’s been growing like crazy.  Everything is green and lush and lovely. I love this time of year. But there’s one crop […]

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Fence Picket Outdoor Table Top

I have a confession, and it’s kind of funny…. We have a lovely patio area… but no patio table. Ha! When we built our home we added a big patio off the back. One that overlooks incredible mountain and farm views. It’s lovely out there, especially when we’re entirely surrounded by corn. But until a […]

I have a confession, and it’s kind of funny…. We have a lovely patio area… but no patio table. Ha! When we built our home we added a big patio off the back. One that overlooks incredible mountain and farm views. It’s lovely out there, especially when we’re entirely surrounded by corn. But until a […]

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DIY Garden Plant Stakes

As you might know, I grew up on a very large farm. I guess you could say that farming & gardening is in my blood. My husband and I are even lucky enough to have our very own farm. As a child & teenager, I can still remember the many summer days I spent with […]

As you might know, I grew up on a very large farm. I guess you could say that farming & gardening is in my blood. My husband and I are even lucky enough to have our very own farm. As a child & teenager, I can still remember the many summer days I spent with […]

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Garden Shed Inspiration

I’ve been working on several projects lately, and while some of them are close to being done, none of them actually are…. I had big plans to show you something new in the laundry room today, but it didn’t happen. So instead, I’m veering off course and showing you our pretty little garden shed…. HA! […]

I’ve been working on several projects lately, and while some of them are close to being done, none of them actually are…. I had big plans to show you something new in the laundry room today, but it didn’t happen. So instead, I’m veering off course and showing you our pretty little garden shed…. HA! […]

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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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Our Farm: Week 14

Yes, it has been 6 weeks since our last farm pictures. Wow, time has flown! It’s easy to say that we’re on the down hill slide of things for the year. It won’t be long until the beans start turning yellow and drying out. Combining season is right around the corner! We’re still irrigating the […]

Yes, it has been 6 weeks since our last farm pictures. Wow, time has flown! It’s easy to say that we’re on the down hill slide of things for the year. It won’t be long until the beans start turning yellow and drying out. Combining season is right around the corner! We’re still irrigating the […]

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