Welcome to our summer series Grow Your Faith! I CAN NOT wait for you to meet some of my friends, hear their sweet voices for the Lord and hopefully have some fresh inspiration for the stagnant heat of summer. I am praying that each message in this series will speak to you, or maybe it's exactly what a friend needs to hear. If you feel that nudge don't be afraid to forward on a message. God's word never returns void. I know many of us can relate to my friend Elizabeth's confession below. I was ... continue reading...
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Whole House Paint Colors
House Paint Colors List I'm not sure what took me so long to share all my house paint colors. I meant to share this a long time ago, but recent questions had me thinking it was finally time! So here it is, a room by room whole house paint colors guide! Most of the paint colors in my house are Sherwin-Williams, we have been fans of their color swatches for years! A few of the colors are older and may not be on current paint wheels, but if you ask they can mix the color for you still. We ... continue reading...
How to save a broken chair: Chair to stool makeover
Do you have a chair with a broken back? Save it! You guys know I will save just about anything! A while back I scooped up an outdoor furniture set at a garage sale, I had been looking for a new bench and this one was perfect. It came with two chairs that I thought were pretty cute too. I made the bench over for our patio and the chairs got shoved into a storage shed until I could think of something to do with them. Then, someone broke one. :( I'm not sure if it was my husband or kids, but ... continue reading...
DIY Dollar Store Solution For “It’s MY Turn!”
Wooden Ruler Spinner It just so happens that TODAY is my kiddos last day of school for the year and we are swan diving into summer!!!! We are all SOOO ready for summertime I can hardly stand it. Lucky for my kids I'm part of a fun group of ladies doing a Dollar Store DIY challenge every month, you can get to all the projects at the bottom of this post. This month's theme was summer (last month we worked with dollar store flowers). I would normally do some type of décor item, but this month I ... continue reading...
Tea Cart To Craft Cart
Tea Cart to Craft Cart Makeover! Tea holds a special place in my heart. My grandmother is a British war bride and a religious tea drinker. Which means my mom is too. Which means I am on occasion...it dilutes as the generations go, but I still love a great cup of tea! The memories of tea time at my Neena's house will always be a favorite for me. When I saw this beat up tea cart at a thrift store I had to have it.It cost $20 which is more than I usually pay for stuff, but it really wanted to come ... continue reading...
Life Lessons From Little League Baseball
I have logged an obscene number of hours at our local little league baseball field this year. With three kiddos playing ball we have practically lived at the fields this season. All that time behind a dugout has had me thinking. Baseball is a wonderful sport that I really enjoy (although more moderation would be welcome at this point in the season) and I'm fascinated by how many life truths present themselves in the game. I decided to put together some biblical truths that I have seen this year ... continue reading...
Wood and Dropcloth Curtains
DIY wood valance and drop cloth tutorial Y'all. I'm in love. I asked a few weeks ago what you guys thought about new curtains for my kitchen sitting area and I think most everyone agreed new ones would be nice. Well...I did it and here is my idea!It so happens we have a TON of reclaimed wood piled up in the back yard because of the playhouse tear down/chicken coop thing we have going on. I started there. Two long boards with age, character and nail holes got unearthed from the heap of boards ... continue reading...
Creative Chalkboard Makeover
This creative chalkboard makeover is to give you a little fun inspiration. It's doubtful you will be able to replicate it because I have never seen an item quite like what I picked up at a vintage market... This piece is the essence of why I love junk hunting. In the famous words of Forrest Gump's mama, "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." It should be the theme verse for junk hunting. This deer photo album thingy just called my name, I love it so much! ... continue reading...
I’m Bored Jar: Free Things For Kids To Do This Summer
"Mom!!! I'm bored" Might as be nails on a chalkboard for most moms, you know this phrase is coming your way this summer. We beg from freedom from the demanding schedule the school year brings and within a few weeks (possibly days) the famous phrase rears it's ugly head. This year I'm attempting to be proactive with a simple solution: the I'm bored jar. Of course the jar has to match our décor so it can sit on the shelf and not be ugly! I had this cute mason jar crate holder that I painted a ... continue reading...
Master Gardener Tour Part Two: Breathtaking Views
Rustic Modern Home, Breathtaking Views: Master Gardener Tour Last week I showed you all the creative upcycled items and salvaged containers in the first house on the Master Gardener Home Tour. Today is a stunning home with breathtaking views. It's probably worth noting that where we live there isn't a ton of elevation changes, that's part of why this house is so spectacular, it's hard to believe this is in our town. It feels other worldly! As you walk up the curving drive you see a ... continue reading...
