In: Garden Crafts, Garden Shed and Decor

As we move into the holiday season it’s time to think about gathering around your table. Spending time with friends and family brings us so much joy. And when you’re with the ones you love, that’s all that really matters. However, it’s nice to set your table with pretty decorations to make your meals and family feel special. Finding just the right centerpiece can feel overwhelming with everything that goesRead More →

A "Vintage" Watering Can on the Porch.

In: Crafts, Garden, Garden Crafts

Do you love the look of vintage watering cans and buckets as much as I do? Watering cans are especially attractive in your garden and shed. And buckets make great containers for your plants. But these vintage treasures for your garden are becoming harder and harder to find. So I want to show you how to age a new galvanized container to make it look like it’s been around forRead More →

Flowers ready to press in the flower press.

In: Crafts, Flowers, Garden, Garden Crafts

If you have a cutting garden or you like to gather natural materials, then having a flower press can be a great way to extend the use of your flowers.  There are so many things that you can do with pressed flowers, ferns and leaves. Over the years I have pressed leaves and flowers many different ways.  In fact, I was about 7 years old when I pressed my firstRead More →

Dried Sunflower Wreath hanging on door.

In: Crafts, Garden, Garden Crafts

Every summer I grow sunflowers in my garden.  I don’t grow them to eat the seeds but instead I love to use the flowers in my bouquets.  One benefit of all of the sunflower plants are the little birds that it brings to the garden.  Little finches, wrens and sparrows love to feast on the seeds as they dry.  So I decided to make a Dried Sunflower Wreath for myRead More →

In: Crafts, Flowers, Garden, Garden Crafts

When summer hits, and flowers are blooming, I like to make bouquets to give away. And that means I’ll need vases to put those flowers in. Throughout the year, I save glass food jars to use for my flowers. But just giving a bouquet in a pickle jar is not very attractive. So over the years, I’ve found ways to make these simple containers special. Here are some of myRead More →

Welcome to my Garden chalkboard sign

In: Crafts, Garden, Garden Crafts

I am a fan of chalkboards.  You can frequently find them sprinkled around my house.   They include a vintage kids chalkboard, a large picture frame chalkboard and lots of small chalkboards.  For some time now, I have been wanting a chalkboard  sign for Pinecone Cottage.  So I want to show you how to make a garden chalkboard from an old tray. I found this tray several years ago at aRead More →

In: Flowers, Garden, Garden Crafts

When I shared my tips for using vintage baskets, I suggested that you make a plant container out of them. I found a basket at a yard sale recently that I thought would make a great planter. So I wanted to walk you through the planting process for a wicker basket planter. This is a newer basket from the ’80s rather than the ’50s that I usually collect but theRead More →

Oilcloth garland hanging from garden shed roof

In: Crafts, Garden Crafts, Garden Shed and Decor, Seasonal Crafts

I’ve been working on a new craft project. One that I can use outdoors to decorate my garden for the season. I enjoy making banners, garlands, and bunting, but typically they don’t do well outdoors. So I decided to make this oilcloth bunting for my garden. Oilcloth is water-resistant and therefore can handle the moisture from the sprinklers. This fabric is actually made from vinyl with a cotton mesh backing.Read More →

Spring wreath on door.

In: Crafts, Garden Crafts, Garden Shed and Decor, Seasonal Crafts

Now that Spring is here it’s time to refresh our home decor.  Time to replace heavier bedding and blankets.  It’s time to set up the outdoor cushions.  And it’s time to replace the sweater wreath.  So let me show you how to make a new spring wreath for your porch or front door. There are so many wonderful spring flowers that you can use to make a new spring wreath. Read More →

Garden Markers in a bucket with a plant and birdhouse.

In: Crafts, Garden, Garden Crafts

I live in an agricultural area and that means that when you drive outside of town you will see crops growing.  Many of them are easy to identify such as corn and wheat.  But oftentimes I will see some plant that I am not sure what it is.  Especially if it’s in the early stage of growth.  And inquiring minds want to know!  Sometimes the farmers will post labels alongRead More →