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Design Crush: Modern Garden Planters and Pots

July 22, 2013 By Tanya 15 Comments

I love gardening, and container gardens. Outside. But it’s time to try something that has not always been  a tremendous success is the past. Houseplant ownership.   I am a little nervous, and concerned for the overall  well-being of the houseplants I bring home. I have a somewhat green thumb outdoors, but once I step inside…

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Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, Garden, How To Decorate, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

DIY Succulent Container Garden

June 25, 2013 By Tanya 25 Comments

I like to think that I have a green thumb.I can grow a mean petunia, and I amjust positive had I have lived in anotherera I would have been part of a gardenclub for ladies. At least until the ladies realized that I amnot a master gardener.And…I do not have a single houseplant.So they would…

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Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, Garden, Table decor, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

Beverage Stand From A Changing Table

June 10, 2013 By Tanya 55 Comments

    Since we are fixing up our backyard on a dime, I am re-purposing old stuff into new stuff.   And saving A LOT.   Not to mention how fun it is to stand back and see how far you have come, one thrifty DIY at a time.  Here is what I did…  …

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Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Garden, How To Decorate, Spray Paint 101, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

DIY Country Pillow and Front Porch Mini-Makeover Has Begun

June 5, 2013 By Tanya 53 Comments

While we completed many of our home improvement goals last year, tacklingmuch of anything outside just did not get accomplished.With a broken foot and two kiddos in diapers, I spent half the summer lastyear hobbling around with ice wishing I had not tripped in my kitchenand was perhaps a bit more graceful. But, this year…

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Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Garden, How To Decorate

Mason Jar Chandelier

April 3, 2013 By Tanya 36 Comments

 When I bought this lampshade for it’s shape (and price!) while thrifting a while ago, I didn’t  intend on using it for anything other than a lampshade to recover.  I have had this idea for a while that I wanted to try making an outdoor chandelier for my patio  and garden.   But I just had…

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DIY Recycled And Pretty Gardens

March 15, 2013 By Tanya 9 Comments

  I have a few garden projects in the works right now, but they are not quite ready. I can’t wait to share  them with you,  in the meantime I thought we could pour a cup of coffee {go ahead, I will get one too ok, ready?} and look at some beautiful ideas out there…

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Filed Under: Craft Ideas, DIY, Garden, How To Decorate, Spray Paint 101, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

French Country Bucket

July 16, 2012 By Tanya 23 Comments

It’s hard for me to pass up a great deal when I see potential, this was definitely the case with what I assume was a promotional item donated to the local thrift store.  I found some spray paint with a hammered metal finish that can be used on plastic and other surfaces as well, and had some…

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Shabby Planter Box How-to

May 8, 2012 By Tanya 19 Comments

Shabby Planter Box How-to I had sooo much fun with this planter box redo this weekend! I found it a few weeks ago at a local thrift store for less than two dollars (originally $3.49, but I found it on the half off sale day woot woot!) I knew I wanted to start out with…

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