How to Make a Cabinet Door Magnet Board
DIY Cabinet Door Magnet Board See my question and be sure to comment with your great ideas at the end of this post! :) A week or so ago I made my repurposed cabinet door sign for my kitchen, but I still had the other door for the cabinet left. I didn't want to put it in my workshop, because … [Read More...]
Mid Summer Farmhouse Junk Garden Update & a Lack of Communication
Mid Summer Farmhouse Junk Garden Update I've never been an avid gardener, but this year I felt the desire to really try my hand at flower gardening. So this is an update on my junk garden - what grew well, what didn't, and what I'd do differently. … [Read More...]
DIY Tree Branch Indoor Cat Climbing Tower Scratching Post
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine. How to Make a Tree Branch Scratching Post Cat Tower I've always been slightly annoyed by those bumper stickers that say, "My child is on the honor roll." If you are one of … [Read More...]
How to Make an Old Farmhouse Sign On New Wood
How to Make an Old Farmhouse Sign on New Wood I forgot to ask the gal who took care of our animals while we were on vacation to water our flowers. The ones planted in the ground held up basically fine, but the flowers in hanging planters didn't fair so well. :( Since the flowers in my guest … [Read More...]
Repurposed Vintage Cutting Board Serving Tray
Make a Repurposed Vintage Cutting Board Serving Tray Some projects turn out great the first time, but this isn't one of those projects. :) I'm happy with the end result, but by showing you the problems I encountered getting to that point, I hope … [Read More...]
You Asked – We Listened! Changes at Talk of the Town #80
Welcome back to Talk of the Town #80! Every Tuesday at 7 pm Central Here at Talk of the Town, we want to help you find just what you love. You asked for changes and we listened! We know many of you come looking for DIY and Repurposed Projects, but some of you just want the yummy recipes. So … [Read More...]
The Best Affordable Farmhouse Furniture Finds
The Best Affordable Farmhouse Furniture Finds My coffee table needs a total makeover. The top has water damage and the rest of it needs painting. I've been procrastinating about getting the job done and started looking online for an affordable coffee table. BIG mistake. … [Read More...]
DIY Repurposed Cabinet Door Gather Sign
How to Make a Farmhouse Style Repurposed Cabinet Door Gather Sign I purchased this old cabinet off of Craigslist. It was in rough condition, but I was fine with that. I really just wanted the doors and shelves to make a farmhouse kitchen sign. … [Read More...]
Magazine Giveaway Winner + Talk of the Town #79
I hope all of my American readers had a wonderful 4th of July! My mom and niece are here visiting with us, so we were happy to get to celebrate with them. Before we get started with this week's party, here's the winner of my June magazine giveaway. The winner is Tena Barke. Congratulations, Tena! … [Read More...]
How to Make a Pallet Wood Coffee Cup Kitchen Rack
After my son's wedding, I brought home the pallet wood sign I made them, and decided to turn it into a pallet wood coffee cup kitchen rack for their new apartment. My daughter-in-law has a huge coffee cup collection and I know she wants a way to display them in her kitchen. So I thought I'd … [Read More...]
Monthly Recap | June 2017 Edition
Welcome to the 2nd edition of my Monthly Recap! I can't believe it's the last day of June already! The summer is just flying by. I received such positive feedback about the 1st Monthly Recap I did for May, that I decided to continue doing them. Even if you are an email subscriber … [Read More...]
Love Notes | Saying “I Love You” 52 Times for the Newlywed Couples
Love Notes | Saying "I Love You" 52 Times for the Newlywed Couples The easiest way to stay connected with my two sons who live out of state is to pick up the phone and call them, but I wanted to send each of them personal notes from me to encourage them in their new marriages (my oldest son got … [Read More...]
Free Instant Artwork Kitchen Signs Printables
A collection of Free Kitchen Signs Printables - just click, print & hang! I'm so glad I got my house cleaned before our trip to California, so I just need to unpack and do some grocery shopping. I'll get back to work on some new projects tomorrow, but today … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #78
We still have about 12 hours left to drive on our way home from California. On the way to California we drove through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona. We decided to take a different route home so we could see different scenery and it was so worth it. So far we've gone through … [Read More...]
Our Best Family Summer Vacation
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM1 Our Best Family Summer Vacation My son got married in California over the weekend! I'll be sharing some photos … [Read More...]
How to Make a Rustic Pallet Wood Wedding Sign with Flowers
How to Make a Rustic Pallet Wood Wedding Sign We visited the wedding venue tonight for our son's wedding, and it is amazing! It's so beautiful, very little was needed for decor, but I wanted to share one project that I did make for them. … [Read More...]
Industrial Pipe Stencil Storage Hanger + Stencils Clearance Sale
Industrial Pipe Stencil Storage Hanger How to make a stencil storage industrial hanger that doubles as a laundry room clothes bar. The thing about being a crafter and creator is that things can get out of control. They can get out of control really fast. I had been using an antique wood and wire … [Read More...]
Picket Fence Farmhouse Decor | TV Tray & Crate Makeover
Picket Fence Farmhouse Decor Nothing says "farmhouse" like a picket fence, does it? Of the four homes we've owned, none of them have had a picket fence, but I'm not giving up hope I'll have one some day. So I designed a new … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #77
Welcome back to Talk of the Town #77! Every Tuesday at 7 pm Central I left bright and early this morning for the long two day drive to California for my son's wedding. I'm so excited! I'll be sharing some projects and posts while I'm gone, but now it's time for some great features from other … [Read More...]
How to Make Galvanized Metal Look Old & Patriotic Barn Quilt Beverage Cooler
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #USOCarePacks #CollectiveBias How to Make Galvanized Metal Look Old & Patriotic Barn Quilt Beverage Cooler I'm totally psyched for July 4th this year, because my mom and youngest … [Read More...]
Weekending | Four for Friday Features
I've got a crazy busy weekend ahead with cleaning and packing for our upcoming trip to California for our son's wedding. I'm so excited! In the meantime, I wanted to give a shout-out to some of my favorite bloggers. … [Read More...]
Antique Tin Can Label and Cow Graphic for Farmhouse Decor
This is just a quick post, but I have an antique tin can label and a cow graphic to share. The label is in nearly mint condition. It would look wonderful wrapped around an empty tin can for some really easy farmhouse kitchen decor. {Click on the image below for the full size printable.} This … [Read More...]
Handmade United States Patriotic Decor | Creative Ideas from Sea to Shining Sea!
Handmade United States Patriotic Decor There are thousands of wonderful things about this time of year, but one of my favorites is fireflies. I remember running around in our yard, filling up an empty mayonnaise jar until the jar glowed like a miniature night sky. … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #76
Just out of curiosity, are you constantly working on new projects with craft supplies scattered around the house like me, or do you … [Read More...]
More Farmhouse Style Tiered Stands
Farmhouse Style Tiered Stands Well, hello, tiered stands - I've missed you! It's been a very long time since I've worked on any farmhouse style tiered stands. I love making them and have missed working on them, but I ran very low on my supply of bowls and spindles. I finally built up … [Read More...]
Get the Look of Reclaimed Barn Wood in Minutes | Weathered Wood Finish Product Review
I love using reclaimed barn wood for my projects, but it isn't always easy to come by. Today I'm reviewing a product that gives you the look of old weathered wood in less than an hour. Supplies Used (includes affiliate links for your convenience): Weathered Wood Accelerator unfinished … [Read More...]
All You Need is Love … Plus Some Good Medicine
I'm a total multitask person. I never do just one thing at a time, and I'm always thinking of the next thing I need to work on. But this week ... ... This week my get-up-and-go just got up and left. And it didn't look back to see if I was going to follow. … [Read More...]
Magnetic Farmhouse Style Tin Can Planters
Magnetic Farmhouse Style Tin Can Planters While we were staying at my mom's house for my niece's wedding a few weeks ago, I just "happened" to notice something that caught my eye on her pantry shelves. Stuck between cans of green beans and tomato sauce were two pairs of eyes that were calling … [Read More...]
Creating a Rental Storage Unit Photo Studio
Creating a Rental Storage Unit Photo Studio How I turned a rented storage unit into a photo studio for under $150. You might wonder why I need a photo studio when I have a perfectly good house and a guest house that I can take photos in, and I can answer that question in six words ... … [Read More...]
Meet Jack and Sawyer | Adopting Lost Baby Kittens
Meet Jack and Sawyer | Adopting Lost Baby Kittens You've seen those crazy infomercials that come on late at night, right? You know, the ones where they try to convince you to buy a ginsu knife, and if you're not convinced, "but wait, there's more!". They'll also throw in set of steak knives and a … [Read More...]
Monthly Recap | May 2017 Edition
Welcome to the 1st edition of my Monthly Recap! I've never done a monthly recap before, but I thought it might be a good way to give you a month at a glance and visit any blog posts you might have missed. … [Read More...]
Farmer’s Market Farmhouse Style Decor | 3 Easy Projects
Farmer's Market Farmhouse Style Decor | 3 Easy Projects Before getting full-time jobs, all three of my sons spent their summers earning money selling fresh produce at our local farmer's market. It turned them into produce "snobs" because … [Read More...]
Rustic Coffee Shop Wooden Storage Tote
Create a Rustic Coffee Shop Wooden Storage Tote With a Removable Bar for Countertop Organization on a Budget! Shirley Temple has invaded my brain and I've been singing "the sun will come out tomorrow" for the last several days. Our weather has been such a yo-yo lately, which makes it really tough … [Read More...]
DIY Pallet Wood Patriotic Party Picnic Crate
Rustic Pallet Wood Patriotic Party Picnic Crate Say that 5 times fast! :) My mind changes as quickly as the seasons, so after making a handled wooden tote a few months ago for tulips, I was ready to give it a patriotic makeover so it can be used for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or military … [Read More...]
Country Living Farmhouse Pets | Meet the Minis
Country Living Farmhouse Pets | Meet the Minis About a year and a half ago, my daughter gave away her beloved quarter horse, Indy. It was a tough decision, but at the time she was in college and working full time, and she just couldn't give him the exercise and attention he needed. Fortunately, … [Read More...]
