Relearning to love where you live.

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burlap and reclaimed wood

Can you handle two deep thinking posts in a row? I usually like to save these for Mondays for some reason. But.. ah well. Lots to say this week I guess! But may I just say how incredibly grateful I am that you received my last post’s ‘joyful’ news so well? Totally beside myself! I […]

Old kettle rock garden

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old kettle rock garden

My love for old kettles goes way back. First I created a kettle herb garden in them last year, and this year, they’re holding rock garden plants, thanks to my demo at the Hometalk Meetup / Out of Africa. More on that soon! But know, it was fabulous! ย It was a breezy, lovely day today, […]

A collapsible, portable workbench every DIYer needs

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Outdoor_workshop_wooden_folding_table

DIYers with limited space will love this portable workbench! It’s easy to set up and folds flat for storage. See how to build this must-have for the workshop! I think when you’ve grown up on a 40 acre farm, the farmland never leaves you. While I kinda live in the middle of a countrified suburbia, […]

9 cheater indoor/outdoor cleaning tips… for busy people!

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spring cleaning

Should you EVER desire to hire help to spring clean up your house, please do not call me. Trust me, your money won’t be well spent. Cleaning is necessary, but I don’t do enough of it by a LONG shot. Out of pure choice mind you. If you hand me a blog assignment vs wiping […]

Make these up-cycled water fountains for the backyard!

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wine bottle water fountain

Make these up-cycled water fountains for the backyard! When I was down south last summer for the World’s Longest Yard Sale, I came upon this quirky wine bottle water fountain during our junk hunts. I smiled, questioned the gent about where he got it from, in which he proudly replied, “I made it!” Knowing how […]