DIY Wooden Christmas Trees…Pretty Please

I’ve been dreaming about wooden Christmas trees since last Christmas…and then last week I found this reclaimed wood that was too cute to leave on the side of the road so I bundled it up and threw it into my car.  And now it’s December!  …continue reading

Simple DIY Candle Holders (vlog)

Want to see how to make simple DIY candle holders?!  This time of year, I absolutely love to incorporate elements of nature in my home decor.  Almost a year ago, Little B and I were at our annual mother-daughter camp, where I made some of …continue reading

Reclaimed Furniture – Embossed End Table

I totally loved reclaimed furniture!  Taking something from totally frumpy to totally fabulous is such a thrill.  On a walk through our neighborhood with the kids, I noticed an end table on the curb ready for bulk trash pickup…if I could have dragged it home …continue reading

Vintage Toys and Thrifty Storage

I started working on decorating my boys bedroom a few weeks ago, but beyond the new bedding and recycled pendant banner, I wanted some original pieces to add to the room, like vintage toys and thrifty storage to layer, making their room extra special. At …continue reading

Growing Watermelons in Our Garden

In late Spring, we started a vegetable garden in our backyard.  We’ve had tons of squash, zucchinis, cucumbers, and arugula.  We’ve also had some strawberries, tomatoes, cantaloupes, carrots, and spinach.  But our very favorite garden treat was definitely growing watermelons!  Watermelons grow on a vine …continue reading

Tips for Watering a Vegetable Garden

Is watering the garden fun or purely a chore!?!  I suppose it depends on who you ask, right!?!  Here are some Tips for Watering a Vegetable Garden.  Plants need sufficient water when they are forming roots or fruiting!  Not enough water and the roots won’t …continue reading

Boy Bedroom No-Sew Pendant Flag Banner

When I purchased new boy’s bedding (for an awesome deal) recently, I was stoked that all the sheets, bedding, and shams came wrapped inside matching fabric!  Of course I had to think of a way to put it to good use!  Flipping through my old …continue reading

Pretty Plants in My New Tall Planters

It is definitely summer…we’re well on our way to triple digit temps and I’m trying to incorporate as much fun for my sweet B’s as possible {here}.  After soccer camp {here} and swim lessons, and before baseball practice, I made a quick stop at my …continue reading