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We recently added an awesome fire pit area to the side of our barn. It is a great space to hang out under the trees and twinkle lights and watch a movie on the projector screen. As you know, Fall is my favorite time of year and I couldn’t wait to get this area decorated […]
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Here is an easy Fall project for you that doesn’t cost a lot! These trees add a colorful pop on our front porch and at night they turn magical! HOW TO: Grab a planter or urn that you already have for the bases. Next we trimmed two tomato cages we already had to the height […]
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It’s time for my favorite project of the year! Our Halloween front porch! When Old Time Pottery asked me to do a Halloween porch three years ago I was a little nervous. I was afraid I couldn’t do it without it being tacky. It turned out to be one of my most popular posts ever! […]
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I started a YouTube channel! For my first video, I created this cute ghost vase and flower arrangement. Check out my tutorial below! Please subscribe to see new projects weekly! If you don’t have YouTube, here’s a quick summary of this DIY- I started by grabbing a white vase I already owned and I added […]
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Here is another one of those interesting, lovely flower arrangements we talk about. This time the vase is a large shell. Perfect for summer decorating. I think I've seen these large shells at Michael's. Seashell Arrangement How-To1. Choose a sizable shell that sits securely — without rocking or falling over — when its aperture, […]
July 14, 2009
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I need these birds. Don't you think? Sheesham Birds Find them at West Elm.
July 13, 2009
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While looking for ideas to spice up our back deck I found this picture of a deck very similar to ours. Most everything is the same except we don't have benches. I would love a rug like this! It makes it so cozy along with the floor cushions. The web is full of inspiration! Hope this […]
July 6, 2009
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THAT is the question. I've been looking for another project and I think I've found it! The inside of the house is pretty much done for now so I'm moving to the outside. In the front of the house I always do monochromatic colors of flowers, chairs, etc. In the back I decorate with all kinds of colors. […]
June 23, 2009
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I am constantly amazed by all of the different ways to arrange flowers. Especially when they are arranged in easy to find, inexpensive containers like these little fishbowls. I just love the simplicity of these arrangements. Bonus-I have both zinnias and hosta in my yard. If you don't have them in your yard they are available […]
May 27, 2009
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Memorial Day is just around the corner, can you believe it? I can't. Here is an easy way to make your plain candle holders look more patriotic for the occasion. Also great for the 4th of July. Tools and MaterialsAssorted cylindrical clear-glass containersGlassine sheets in red, white, and blueTape measureRotary cutter or edgersDouble-sided tapeGlue stick Patriotic […]
May 13, 2009
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I love how everyone is filling their flower vases with all kinds of objects these days. You can use basically any kind of candy, we found out at Easter. All you need are two similarly shaped vases (one narrower than the other) and a little creativity and you've got a one-of-a-kind arrangement! The one below uses […]
