3 Ways to Love Your Yard this Summer
Warm summer days and breezy, starry nights are just a few of the things that might be luring you and your family outdoors over the next few months. A little bit of work and a lot of imagination could help transform your yard into your very own oasis. Whether it’s creating your own fire pit for s’more roasting …
DIY CREATIVE GARDEN MARKERS
In a garden, the plants, vegetables, and flowers usually steal the show. Why not add some art to those natural features? These creative garden markers are both fun and functional – and they are easy to make! Garden markers can be as simple as painted rocks. Crafts by Amanda used patio paint (craft paint designed …
Curb Appeal: Tips and Tricks
As summer winds down and cooler temperatures are, hopefully, on the way, it’s time to think about fall planting and yard work. This summer was just too hot for our plants to do well, so I’m looking forward to adding new plants and flowers to our yard for the fall. Of course, getting that perfect …
Our Pool Makeover Checklist
If these sweltering 90-degree-plus days are any indication, summer is here and stickin’ around! The sun shines brightly, birds are chirping and the warm breeze makes me close my eyes and just breathe it all in. With the summer in full swing, my husband and I finally got serious about cleaning up our outdoor space. …
Indoor/Outdoor Living with Style
Outdoor living has evolved. Now, the furnishings for your porch or patio look like they could just as easily be found in a living room indoors. Because of that, homeowners are now merging indoor and outdoor spaces to create a consistent design and feel. Here are some creative and budget-friendly ways to achieve indoor/outdoor living with style in your …
Refresh the Porch or Patio for Fall
September is one of my favorite months of the year… the waning of summer into fall, cooler mornings and evenings but still delightfully temperate enough to spend plenty of time outside. This week I tackled my front porch… and oh how it needed a post-summer refresh! So it’s a great time to share how to …
4th of July Entertaining
Holidays are always something that I look forward to. They are an excuse to take time away from work to relax and enjoy the company of others. They are also the perfect opportunity to throw a party, and who doesn’t enjoy a party? Unfortunately, almost everyone except the hostess because of all of the hard …
A Fourth of July Picnic
The 4th of July is a special time of the year when friends and family gather for hamburgers, hotdogs, popsicles, apple pie, and to celebrate everything American, red, white, and blue. While these famous classics are hard to beat for a Fourth of July picnic, trying something new and breaking away from the norm is …
Inspired Summer Picnic Ideas
Summer is in full swing now that Memorial Day is behind us and I love to plan a picnic before the weather gets too hot to enjoy. Summer picnics are all about tasty foods, simple serving and presentation, and easy transportation and clean up. I rounded up some inspiration to keep your next picnic simple …
Puny Patio Makeover
After years of living in little apartments, sandwiched in between other little apartments, I like to consider myself a bit of a small space veteran. My college roommates and I once had a prized kitchen balcony that sat uncomfortably close to our neighbor’s bedroom window… to the point you could just about reach out and …