I found this wooden bucket at the thrift store. It was only $1.99 which made it ripe for a makeover. I'm not sure exactly what you call this. It's similar to a firkin or even a wooden ice cream churn bucket, but it's really a lot more narrow than both of those things (roughly 12"...
Fall Mums Buying Tips (Chrysanthemums)
I am a firm believer you need to pick up at least one, if not one hundred and fifty, mums for fall decor. Whether you plant them in your flower beds or put them on your porch you just can't do autumn correctly without a few good chrysanthemums. There, I said it. The questions most...
DIY Bird Feeder: Repurposing a Danish Butter Cookies Tin
One day while shopping at my local thrift store I ran across a Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies tin. Minus the yummy cookies. When I opened the tin I was surprised it wasn't filled with the customary old lady sewing supplies. You know, thimbles, thread, needles, measuring tape, and darning egg. The tin ended up...
Weighing In On Fall Decor: Repurposing a Vintage Scale
I've always had a thing for vintage kitchen scales. I've used them for years in home decor like in this fun fall table decor post from a few years ago. And a few different scales can be found in this post about Christmas thrift store finds. So when I first saw this vintage scale at...
5 Simple Tips For Growing Clematis Vines
Clematis vines, what's not to love about them! Big, beautiful, in-your-face flowers! And lots of them! Some people think clematis are hard to grow or just downright finicky, but that is not true at all. You just need to remember a few things about clematis and you too can grow these lovely vines. BTW, the...
10 Creative Thrift Store Glassware Repurposing Ideas
Anyone who's ever walked into a thrift store knows there is a LOT of glassware that ends up there. Vintage snack sets, vases, serving platters, and Pyrex. Not to mention tons of mugs and drinking glasses. For glass, the thrift store is their last stop on the way to the trash bin. In this article,...
4th Of July Cocktails: Summer Party Drinks
Are you ready to set your 4th of July celebration on fire? Well, not literally on fire, please be careful with the neighborhood fireworks (you might need those fingers one day), but I did put together a guide to some pretty festive 4th of July cocktails that should light up the holiday a bit! So...
Blooming on a Budget: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Flower Garden
One of the things I love most about spring and summer is getting to plant all sorts of new annuals and perennials in my flower beds and in the containers on my porch. There's just something magical about watching those tiny little nubbins of plants in early spring grow into massive blooming beauties by mid-summer!...
Easy Pressed Flower Craft | DIY Decorative Glass Jar
This beginner-friendly pressed flower craft is a great way to bring some spring into your home even though the weather may not be cooperating. And no need to worry if you didn't press blooms from your garden last summer, this easy craft uses store bought dried and pressed flowers to make a pretty decorative glass...