As it gets closer to the holidays, I know a lot of you will be hosting family and friends. We’re celebrating the art of hospitality on the blog this week with simple solutions to common problems. Today, I’m sharing with you how to get pet prints off windows…
You may remember back in May, we gave the entire back patio area a makeover. At the time it looked really nice but the blistering heat and constant coastal rains really did a number on the pieces of furniture we had set up out there. I definitely want to make sure we’re able to continue to use the back patio area all winter long. Thankfully, I was able to take most of last week and weekend to give the space a fresh feel. Here’s a look at how all the details came together….
When we decided to separate the front porch into zones it was a total game changer. I was looking for another bench to use on the porch when I found a set of twin headboards, I had been storing for a while. Here’s how we created a headboard to bench makeover and jazzed up the front porch…
I’m a few weeks away from swapping out apples for pumpkins so I wanted to do something with the fall inspired entry that would make the transition into Thanksgiving a seamless one. This project took a few minutes and is something that anyone can replicate. Here’s how all of the details came together…
I’ve had a lot of projects to keep me busy this month like reviving tarnished trophies, adding touches of fall to the house, painting the front door, making baked apple bars and shopping for treasures. This has been a productive month as we say Goodbye September, Hello October.
It all started last year when I was decorating the front porch for fall. The salt air, marsh winds and coastal rains had caused the front door to become faded and worn. It made my whole porch look tired. I’ve tried a lot of different paints over the past few months but there’s been one paint in particular I’ve wanted to try. Enter Modern Masters, Front Door Paint.
About this same time last year, I received a wooden herb garden. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White to paint the body of the box and black craft paint to create the Farm Fresh lettering. I had no idea how the paints would hold up in the outdoor weather elements. Here’s a look at my ASCP Painted Herb Garden Box, one year later…
A few months ago my Mom found a kitchen island she LOVED. But it was several thousand dollars over budget. I know, right? My Dad promised he could build her an island she would love just as much.
As I’ve shared all week, we continue to make a lot of progress on Loblolly Manor. I’m super excited to report all three bedrooms and both bathrooms are finished! We’ve been spending a lot of extra time there over the summer and we’ve gotten so much accomplished. Here are a few of the smaller projects we’ve been working on…
I was out treasure hunting one day last week when I found an awesome rug. It was rolled up and taped up yet even though I could only see the corner of the rug the pattern was perfection. The price was amazing. So, I decided to take the chance and bring it home to clean it. Here are a few tips cleaning a thrifted area rug…
One of my favorite projects was a set of Driftwood Inspired Trail Signs I made for the home office. We were looking for a way to incorporate fun memories from our many hikes and they were a perfect fit. With summer winding down I thought I would share with you how easy they are to make in case you want to make some too. They’re a simple way to highlight meaningful moments, favorite travel destinations, or even significant dates in your home.
I’ve been out of town so much lately that I haven’t been able to eat all the strawberries I’ve picked up at the produce stand or enjoy the basil from my garden. I didn’t want these ingredients to go to waste so I decided to make an easy Strawberry Basil Simmer Pot. It’s the sweet smell of summertime.
