We've had quite the smelly summer here at the House. Lacey, our 12 year old labradoodle, has a new found affection for black and white cats, aka SKUNKS! Seriously, we have lived in this house for quite a few years and she has NEVER ever had a run in with a skunk before. Never. We knew...
Thrift Store Basket Makeover
Thrift stores are filled to the brim with inexpensive baskets. Here a basket, there a basket, everywhere a basket. And they're cheap too! The thrifts around here practically give them away for $1.00 or less most of the time. Even with that, there still seems to be an abundance of baskets heading to thrift stores...
Quick And Easy 4th of July Desserts
A collection of more than 20 patriotic Fourth of July desserts that will make dessert the star of your 4th of July picnic! Many Pinterest favorites including Firecracker Jell-o Cups, American Flag Popsicles, Red White And Blue Poke Cake and more. For me, the Fourth Of July is all about the Red, White & Blue....
How To Make A Little Red Wagon Patio Table
I have been meaning to do this project for YEARS and then when I ran across an old red wagon while out yard sale hopping the other day I knew it was time! Today I'm going to show you how to repurpose a little red wagon into a fun and funky outdoor coffee table for...
Summer Front Porch Decor: Going Off The Deep End
This year I created a boho styled summer front porch using fun and funky thrift store finds. It's an inexpensive way to decorate. And a great way NOT look like every other porch on the block! Boho. Vintage. Eclectic. Whatever you call it, it's F-U-N. Let's throw on our bathing caps and dive right into...
Repurposed Seed Spreader Planter
Summer is one of my favorite seasons of the year. OK, so there's only 4 to choose from, but summer not only has awesome weather it has lots of yard sales! And with yard sales comes the opportunity to buy cool stuff to upcycle into even better cool stuff to decorate the garden. 5 Super...
How To Grow Peonies - A Complete Guide
Complete guide on growing peonies. Everything from soil conditions to USDA zones to the ants that love peonies too. Including how and when to harvest peonies for vases so you can enjoy them indoors. And most importantly, what you can do if your peony bush just won't bloom! Peony season is here!!! My favorite time...
DIY Charging Station: Repurposed Thrift Store Find
I have the worst time with charging cords and electronics cluttering up my countertops. What started out with one or two cellphones being plugged in has turned into a mess of cords going every which way. I'm pretty sure they have wild parties at night and multiply like crazy when I'm sleeping! It's not only...
Best Gardening Tools For Baby Boomers
OK, I've got to admit I may, just may, be getting a little older. Getting older is better than the alternative, I guess. And as I get older, my knees start creaking and my back starts aching whenever I do a little too much in the garden. So I've put together a list of some...