Growing flowers in your garden creates a beautiful setting for you to enjoy. But most blooms are short-lived. One way to extend the enjoyment of your flowers is to preserve them. This summer, I planted more flowers specifically for drying. That way I could use the dried flowers to provide long-lasting blooms. Now that the garden is slowing down, it’s time to use some of the preserved flowers. This weekRead More →
Each season it can be tempting to go out and buy new decor items for your home and family. For years, my husband and I have found pleasure in hitting yard sales and shopping at thrift stores. And I certainly enjoy shopping at Hobby Lobby and Home Goods for seasonal items. This autumn, however, I’m challenging myself to not buy any new decor items for the season. Instead of shoppingRead More →
As gardeners, we often need valuable information about our plants, the weather and pests. Many of us have become reliant on the quick access we have to garden information on the Internet. You can look up any topic you want and get an array of ideas. But what if you didn’t have that information readily available? And can you always trust everything you read on the Internet? Despite the easeRead More →
It’s the cozy season and what could be cozier than a warm, snuggly sweater. After the holidays, it’s nice to layer on the blankets and sweaters in your home to create a sense of warmth. So making a sweater wreath is the perfect way to warm up your home and decor. I already have several sweater wreaths that I’ve made in the past. I haven’t used them in a fewRead More →
I’ve had a few craft ideas that I’ve been mulling over for a while. I wasn’t wanting to make a complicated craft, but something simple and easy that I could use to decorate my home and garden. But I couldn’t decide which one to make, so I created all three. Now that the garden has slowed down, I have a little extra time. There are still plenty of fall choresRead More →
Although the calendar says it’s fall and the garden is winding down, I’ve been reluctant to accept that the gardening season will soon end. I’ve been fighting the change of season this year more than ever. My first step in acknowledging the new season is to decorate my shed porch. Since this is where I often start and end my day, this is a good place to begin the seasonalRead More →
The crazy pace of summer in the garden is finally slowing down. The weather has cooled a bit but the mornings and evenings are still enjoyable. Flower beds and containers are overflowing. Vegetables and herbs are abundant. While there’s plenty of harvesting yet to do, there’s more time to relax. So it’s finally time to refresh my outdoor living spaces. For most of the summer, I decorated my porch withRead More →
There was a time when metal containers ruled the day. Every kitchen had a metal bread box or a set of coffee and tea canisters. Often people bought entire sets of these containers so their kitchens matched. Some metal containers were decorated with colorful fruits, like cherries. Others had basket-weave or gingham patterns. These containers came in a variety of shapes and sizes. And they often had a specific purpose.Read More →
Do you have a junk drawer in your kitchen? You know, the one that’s difficult to open because it’s so full. And it’s even more difficult to find anything in it. Every time you think about cleaning out that drawer, you take one look at it and slam it shut… a project for another day. You keep putting off the job because it just seems soooo overwhelming. Junk drawers areRead More →
If I’m honest with you, autumn is my favorite season. In the early weeks, there’s still time to enjoy the dahlias and the sunflowers. As the season progresses, colorful leaves and pumpkins take center stage. But no matter how far along in the season, fall is the perfect time to dress up your garden shed and porch. Come along with me as I dress up my garden shed for fall.Read More →