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…
Garden
Beverage Stand From A Changing Table
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… …
DIY Country Pillow and Front Porch Mini-Makeover Has Begun
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…
Mason Jar Chandelier
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…
DIY Recycled And Pretty Gardens
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…
French Country Bucket
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…
Shabby Planter Box How-to
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…