Hatbox with Rag Roses This is my first time joining in on the Destash challenge and I am quite excited. My craft stash is ridiculously large and that’s how I want it. I hang on to little bits of leftovers to use up in small projects. Once a year or so we travel to the…
DIY Outdoor Lighting for the Deck This set of DIY solar table lamps is an easy DIY project that makes such a great addition to an outdoor patio or outdoor seating area. Whether you have a hot climate with blistering daytime temps or short summers where we squeeze out as much time outside as possible,…
DIY Luxury Pillowcases You really can have the loveliest of things with a little bit of DIY effort. There are some exquisite gorgeous linen shops locally and the linens are stunning, but the prices startled me. I cannot imagine allowing a guest to sleep on $110 pillowcase. But with an hour of my time and…
Grillin and Chillin Cafe Cable Spool Art When I asked Hubs if he could find an industrial cable spool, he couldn’t believe I asked. Turns out there were two industrial cable spools left at hubs work site. This backyard sign is one of the backyard projects I am making from these spools. Prepare the Spool…
Easy Recipe for Muffins These streusel-topped rhubarb muffins are full of cinnamon flavor and have an extra tang because of the sour cream. They are moist and tender muffins, with a crunchy streusel topping. Feel free to skip the streusel topping if you want a less sweet but still delicious muffin . These are one…
Make a Comfy DIY Outdoor Bench This bench was made to fit into a small front porch. It needed to be small enough to leave room for safe entry, large enough to sit on, and comfortable. Our neighbourhood has several Moms who sit out in their front yards visiting while the community children play. I am…
Small Front Porch Ideas Our small front porch is 6 by 11 feet and is the main access to our home. These small front porch ideas allowed me to create a pretty and comfortable sitting area to enjoy summer while still allowing for room to be a front entrance. I am thrilled with how it…
Paint your Own Galvanized Lanterns Like lots of others over the summer, we are busy fixing up our outdoor spaces. We have a small front porch, the main back deck and a patio that need repainting and updating. The costs add up so as usual, the plan is to use what we already have on…
