Soooo…Let’s do a #giveaway, shall we?! š I’ve partnered with Jord Watches (@jordwatches on Instagram) to give one of you guys $100 gift code toward the purchase of one of their unique, beautiful wood watches!! AND another lucky winner will get the custom made chalkboard serving tray in the picture, handmade by me! BUT, do… Continue reading *GIVEAWAY* Partnered with Jord Watches
I’d been eyeing these macrame hanging planters on the Magnolia Market’s website for months. One cost about $25 and the other $18 and I needed (wanted) two. I really wanted them because they were so cute and just what I was looking for (and because I’ve become obsessed with macrame wall hangings and planters… Continue reading DIY Macrame Hanging Planters
It was Thursday afternoon of Teacher’s Appreciation Week, and I realized I’d procrastinated a little too long for our first grade teacher’s gift. I knew I was gifting plants to all of our teachers (daycare and elementary). I just hadn’t picked up the aloe plant I was going to give our 1st grade teacher. After… Continue reading Simple DIY Hanging PlanterĀ
Spring is about a week away. I can’t wait! I’m so over the cold and I’m really anticipating the warm weather! Plus, I’m excited to start a new journey this year…gardening! So, in preparation for the April showers and May flowers, I’m forcing spring in my home with potted plant and adding cheerful color! If… Continue reading Spring Vibes InsideĀ
And the winner is…..!!! Instagram Builder’s Challenge: Industrial Farmhouse Table with Chevron Inlay
Season 2 of the #igbuilderschallenge ended, about a month ago, and guess who was announced as the winner…LITTLE OL’ ME!! Yep! I am still in awe! I won a bunch of tools from the various sponsors: Ryobi, Spax, Bessey, Osborne Wood Products Inc., Fast Cap, and Rev Mark. See..! WHAT A BLESSING!! Let me take… Continue reading And the winner is…..!!! Instagram Builder’s Challenge: Industrial Farmhouse Table with Chevron Inlay
I decided to refresh the playroom because the toys and things were taking over every room in the house. It was driving me insane! And plus, it was just time for an update. This is what it looked for a few years. It doubled as another sitting room and a playroom. This phase worked for… Continue reading Playroom Refresh
It’s almost the end of October and I’m still (slowly) decorating the house for fall. I figured we’re only a few weeks into fall, so I have at least another month and a half, right? I’m sure I’ll have all of my decor out and displayed by the time Thanksgiving is upon us. Not too… Continue reading Fall Vibes
Did you know that plants can get the blues too? Me neither! Ok, not really…but maybe they do? I don’t know if it’s been scientifically proven or not, but I noticed this “blues behavior” in a couple of my indoor plants. 7 years ago, I bought 2 Croton Petra plants (that’s what Google told me… Continue reading The Plant Blues
When we bought our home, I thought we were so lucky because all of the windows had some kind of window treatment already. Although they were definitely not my taste, I was satisfied because 1. the house looked a little decorated and not just an empty space 2. I didn’t have to tap into my… Continue reading Wooden Window Cornices Upgrade
Hello guys!! Thanks for stopping by the blog!! I was super nervous about starting it. Especially one that takes you guys inside my home and letting the social web see the products of my new hobby (woodworking) and putting my work out there to be critiqued. I’ve always been a very private person and really… Continue reading Meet me!…and our home.
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