This picket fence serving tray has been designed in my mind for a while now. I told you guys it has been pretty quiet around our house the last month or so, but this is one of the very few projects I worked on and I LOVE it! Hopefully you will too! As you know I am obsessed with the pile of old fence pickets a friend of mine gifted me with, they are a never ending source of inspiration. You can buy new fence pickets and stain or paint them to replicate the look of this project if you want ... continue reading...
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The Good Noise
Storms come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they blanket the Earth in a dark heavy downpour. Some are cleansing and wash away all the grey matter accumulated over time. One of the dark storms hit me towards the end of last year. It didn't just show up one day, it slowly rolled into town and hung out for a while. ***Please note this was written in 2017*** It's funny how storms can be perfect. A perfect series of events that guide you in one direction or another. Lots of little rain ... continue reading...
Top Ten DIY Decor Ideas Of 2016
It's always fun to take a look back over the past year to see what you've accomplished. The blog is a lot like a digital scrapbook for me, recording project, events and thoughts. I often say it is my accountability source...it makes me get to all the projects floating in my head, work through my ideas and actually put them to action. I thought it'd be fun to look back at the DIY décor ideas that were reader favorites from 2016. Let me know which one is your favorite! DIY Barnwood ... continue reading...
How to Paint Wicker Furniture: Video Tutorial
Have you ever tried to paint wicker furniture? Or wondered if there is an easy way to paint Rattan or Cane furniture? Today I am sharing the easiest way I know to paint these hard to paint pieces! *this post was sponsored by Wagner. All ideas, opinions and suggestions are all my own. There are affiliate links in this post as well, this just means should you make a purchase through a link I might receive a small commission. Thank you for your support!* My mom bought some wicker trunks at a ... continue reading...
Caging Our Wild Animal
Would you like to meet the newest member of our family? This is the story of how he joined our clan and the sweet message God gave me through him. Knock Knock Knock. Like clockwork every day after school the new little neighbor boy would peek through the glass on our kitchen door. Inviting my boys to join him in play. We grew to expect our pint size visitor daily and his persistent and funny personality was a welcome sign in the afternoon. His family had moved in next door along with their ... continue reading...
God Sees You: Free Printable Scripture Cards to Giveaway
If you have been following along I told you last week that I have felt a tug to see the unseen this holiday season. To stop and look around for those that go overlooked. Maybe you feel the same way too? If so I have something just for you! When thinking on what I could do to spread some love I thought of the free printable scripture cards I give away so often here. (Like when you sign up on the e-mail list.) We use these cards to help us memorize one verse a month at our house. They are ... continue reading...
Never Underestimate: $3 Milk Glass Centerpiece
It's hard to say if this is a milk glass knock off or a ironstone knockoff tutorial. Either way I am excited to share my $3 centerpiece with you guys today. Last week I shared most of my Christmas home tour and today you get to peek at the dining room, with a simple tip to make a gorgeous centerpiece on the cheap. Friends, NEVER underestimate the dollar store, especially if you are decorating on a budget. There are so many treasures waiting to be made over. When I was hunting for Halloween ... continue reading...
Christian Christmas Cards
**This post is sponsored by Minted. All selections and opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through a link I might receive a small compensation, but your price stays the same. Thank you for your support!** The weight of a Christian Christmas card never really resonated with me. Like the masses I exchanged and welcomed cards because that's what you do at Christmas. Always enjoying the smiling faces and cheery phrases I never read to ... continue reading...
My Christmas Homes Tour
Hi friends! I am excited to have you over for my Christmas home tour! This year I feel like we have been decking the halls for weeks now. We have gradually been adding and decorating the house over a few weeks and it's been a nice change to the mad one day dash to get it all up. I have added some touches of farmhouse Christmas to the line up this year and I am sharing some other farmhouse style homes today as well. I just know you will get some great inspiration for your holiday ... continue reading...
DIY Teacher Gifts
Have a bunch of teachers on your list? Here are some DIY teacher gifts your teacher would love to get! We are hot off the heels of Thanksgiving and gearing up for Christmas around here. There is a special group of people on our list every year...teachers! I have so much respect and admiration for what teachers do and today I am sharing a group of DIY teacher gifts you can make to show your teacher appreciation this holiday season. Maps have been on my brain since the gift list I shared a ... continue reading...
