HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 2024!

Happy Independence Day!    Last year I didn't decorate one bit for the Fourth, I was 2 weeks past my shoulder surgery and couldn't even think about getting the tub of flags out and decorating!  I love decking everything out in red, white, and blue though so this year I enjoyed dressing our home with the stars and stripes again.  Hope you enjoy this little patriotic tour today!  Small Flag Bunting here or here , multi pack here Large Flag Bunting here or here , multi pack here Pet Glasses from Hobby Lobby- I tied thin elastic around the ear pieces to stretch around head DIY Felt Pennant Tutorial here Have a wonderful Fourth, I hope you and yours have a delightful holiday weekend!!   Never miss a post!   Subscribe to Dimples and Tangles and receive notice in your inbox each time a new post is published.   Click here to subscribe!...

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SOMETHING I THOUGHT I'D NEVER DO... FAUX POTTED TREES ON THE PATIO

I recently did something I thought I would never do.  After one too many of the bushes that I use to fill my large pots on my patio died and needed to be replaced once again, I decided to switch to faux potted trees! For at least 5 years, I've kept green tower boxwoods in these large pots across the back of the patio.  I liked having something planted in them that would stay green through the winter, and in the summer I added annuals for some color around the rim of the pot. But after having to replace all of them at various times over the years- usually at around $70 a pop, two more were on their last leg early this Spring and I decided I didn't want to waste any more money on that particular plan.    There are some really great faux tree options now, and as much as I cringe at the idea of having faux plants outside, I decided to give them a try.  I made a one time investment that was about the same cost of the real bushes that I had been buying- and replacing ......

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FIVE FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday!  I have so many good things to share with you, it was hard to stop with 5 favorites today.  Some will have to wait for next week's FFF! I've got a bunch of colorful spray painted mini pumpkins but wanted to try some velvet ones this year.  This cute set of multi-colored pink ones arrived and I'm smitten!  There are a few other color combos available as well, including blue and white, leopard, and some neutrals or jewel tones. Velvet Pumpkin Set   ||  Bead Garland   ||  Lamp Tassels I shared a while back that I'm doing a little accessory makeover on the patio.  I waited for months for some pillow fabric to arrive that had been backordered, and when it did I liked it so much that I'm going to use it indoors instead.  However, I've been trying out lots of pillow covers from Amazon in the mean time.  You all know that I make most of my own pillows, so I also wanted to find some good ones to recommend if you'd rather not ......

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2021 FALL TOUR PART 2: PATIO

Welcome to Part 2 of my Fall Home Tour, I'm excited to share my Patio with you today!  If you missed Part 1 of my tour, see my Entry and Living Room here .  I shared many of these photos several weeks ago on social media as part of a collaboration with At Home , but wanted to share here on the blog as well for those who may not have seen it there.  My trip to At Home was what inspired my whole blue/white and black/white color palette for Fall this year!...

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SUMMER HOME TOUR PART 3- PATIO

Welcome back to our final day of my Summer Home Tour!  If you missed  Part 1  and  Part 2 , be sure to take a minute to go back and tour those as well.  Today we'll finish up with a look at the Patio.  We are so thankful for this space that extends the living space of our home, and love using it to entertain!    (*This post contains affiliate links, read my  full disclosure policy here .) ...

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2018 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR- FRONT PORCH, ENTRY, BREAKFAST NOOK, AND PATIO

Happy Friday!  Whew, has this week been Christmas Tour overload or what?  I hope that you've enjoyed the festivities and have gleaned a few great ideas for your holiday home!  Today I'm sharing the final portion of my Christmas Home Tour, let me show you around the Front Porch, Entry, Breakfast Nook, and our Patio!  I'm happy to be a part of the Christmas Home Tours organized by Marty of  A Stroll Thru Life .  She always does such a good job of gathering a stellar group of bloggers to share with you and I'm honored to be a part! If you're coming from  Decorating Delirium , welcome!  Jennifer is a kindred spirit with her love of color, blue and white, chinoiserie pieces, a thrifted find and a good DIY project.  I'm excited to see her tour today, be sure to check it out with me.  But first, stay for a minute and come on in! (*This post may contain affiliate links, read my  full disclosure policy here .) Red and Pink Stri......

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DIY PAINTED BRICK EXTERIOR FIREPLACE TUTORIAL

When we remodeled our patio three years ago, a brick outdoor fireplace was one addition we knew we wanted to incorporate.  Unfortunately, the brick used on our over 20 year old home exterior was no longer being made, so I chose new brick that was as close of a match to the original as I could get.  The color was similar, but the new didn't have the patina that our original brick has and the slight difference in material always just bothered me a bit.  Early this year I finally made up my mind to just paint it, and now I only wish I had done it sooner!  Here's a quick recap of how we painted our exterior brick fireplace.  It's such a straightforward project, and  I would use this same process for interior or exterior brick. *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Read my  full disclosure policy here . ...

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2018 SUMMER HOME TOUR PART 2- PATIO REFRESH

 I'm continuing my Summer Home Tour today with a look at our patio.  We completely overhauled this space 3 years ago (see original reveal with all related posts listed here ) and have loved having this additional outdoor living space.  You'll find us here often throughout most of the year except in the most extreme weather.  We recently made a few changes so I wanted to share those with you today. ...

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STYLISH PATIO UMBRELLAS

In Friday's post I mentioned that I'm getting the patio all ready for Summer.  I've been thinking about adding one more seating area, and yesterday ordered 2 chaise lounges to put in the front corner of the patio that is not covered.  Many times on cooler days it's nice to sit in the warmth of the sun, but I plan to use my black and white striped patio umbrella between the two chairs if we'd like to add some shade during the hot Summer months.  We've had the hanging chair in that spot off and on but it's really better out of the sun and I think the chaises will be more comfortable and accommodating. ...

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MY FIVE FAVORITE WAYS TO DECORATE THE PORCH AND PATIO

Welcome to My Five Favorites today! Warm weather is finally on our doorstep and I suspect we're all feeling the itch to spruce things up outside.  This month we're sharing our five favorite ways to decorate the porch and patio.  Remember to join these lovely ladies for their great outdoor ideas today as well- Pam from  Simple Details Lisa from  Shine Your Light ...

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THIS HOUSE: OUR HOME FOR 10 YEARS

We can hardly believe it, but this month marks our 10th anniversary of living in this house. My parents have never moved since they married almost 50 years ago, so I always lived in the same house growing up.  After marrying, we moved around a bit, but this is the longest I've ever lived in a house other than my childhood home.  My husband's dad is a pastor, so they moved around throughout his childhood and our current home is the one he's lived in the longest in his life.  So, it's quite a milestone for many reasons! ...

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