“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” This Martin Luther King Jr. quote is such a great analogy that I really wanted to turn it into a sign to remind me that hardships happen to everyone, but the hardships don’t need to define our lives. The stars represent the insights that can reshape our life and outlook. I’ll share a personal story about dark days in my life at the end of this post. I intended to have {Read More}
Mountains Are Calling DIY Chalkboard | Chalking Series Part 2
September 12, 2018 by 6 Comments
Mountains Are Calling DIY Chalkboard This isn’t so much a project as it is a story. Let me start by saying I’m not usually a raving lunatic. Usually. My son was at the theater with a friend. My husband had just gone to bed (he goes to work crazy early in the morning). So I decided to go into my workshop and make a chalkboard. Just me, myself, and I.
Farmer’s Market DIY Shopping Bag, Vacation, & a Giveaway
March 7, 2018 by 75 Comments
I’m gettin’ the heck out of Dodge …. Well, make that Illinois. I’ve wanted to fly south all winter long, and in one week I’m finally getting my chance! My youngest son, daughter, and I are going on a vacation … someplace WARM! My daughter started planning the trip in early December when she had some time off work. At first she wanted to see the Northern Lights in Canada. The more she thought about it, the more she realized {Read More}
Farmhouse Decor Sale
October 13, 2017 by 4 Comments
Tomorrow is the big day when my son get’s married! We have a few small things to get ready, then we’re heading over to the venue to set things up and have the rehearsal. It’s an informal and simple wedding, so everything should be low-key and easy.
Farmhouse Bathroom Picket Fence Towel Hooks Shelf
September 18, 2017 by 8 Comments
Farmhouse Bathroom Picket Fence Towel Hooks Shelf If you can use a cordless screwdriver, you can make this farmhouse style shelf with towel hooks. It’s SO easy! If you’ve been visiting my blog for very long, you know I love soaking in my bathtub. Nearly every single post I’ve written, has been written while soaking in the tub, so I did a little rearranging and made a picket fence shelf for my bathroom that’s just my farmhouse style! Supplies {Read More}
Easy DIY Jute Cord Tin Can Succulent Planters
September 14, 2017 by 2 Comments
Easy DIY Jute Cord Tin Can Succulent Planters Dig those empty tin cans out of the recycle bin to make these easy and pretty succulent planters! Whenever I don’t feel like rummaging through my junk shop (which would be a workshop if it wasn’t so filled with junk) to look for something to repurpose into a new project, I turn to the one thing that I always have a good supply of …
Easy DIY Rustic Wooden Photo Display Clipboard
August 23, 2017 by 12 Comments
Rustic Wooden Photo Display Clipboard An easy DIY photo display project made with wood scraps and a few supplies you probably already have in your house. Last week I had one of those rare light bulb moments. They don’t come often, so I ran with it while the light was still on. 🙂
Fake It Til You Grow It | Aromatherapy Faux Lavender Scented Centerpiece
August 6, 2017 by 19 Comments
Aromatherapy Faux Lavender Scented Centerpiece I might have felt a bit cocky and proud about my gardening success this year if it weren’t for my one dismal failure …
The Best Affordable Farmhouse Furniture Finds
July 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Best Affordable Farmhouse Furniture Finds My coffee table needs a total makeover. The top has water damage and the rest of it needs painting. I’ve been procrastinating about getting the job done and started looking online for an affordable coffee table. BIG mistake.
How to Make a Pallet Wood Coffee Cup Kitchen Rack
July 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
After my son’s wedding, I brought home the pallet wood sign I made them, and decided to turn it into a pallet wood coffee cup kitchen rack for their new apartment. My daughter-in-law has a huge coffee cup collection and I know she wants a way to display them in her kitchen. So I thought I’d surprise her by converting her wedding sign into a pallet wood coffee cup kitchen rack. Here’s how the finished sign looked at their wedding. {Read More}
