A neighbourhood inspiration snoop
One of our very favorite things to do is take walks around our lovely little neighborhood for inspiration. We are very fortunate to live close to a river so we’re always gravitating in that direction....
View ArticleThe backyard garden gets junkified
I have a new favorite place to sit in the backyard. Not too fancy nor fussy, and just the right amount of cute. And junk. The flower box crate got planted and junkified in front of the character...
View ArticlePallet wood outdoor sofa reveal
Pallet wood sofa build and reveal is below: Branch button tutorial is below: This post is a 2 parter. For one, Sherry at Young House Love is having a Pinterest Party on Tuesday. She challenged us to...
View ArticleHow I built the pallet sofa (Part 2)
Sheesh… I just revealed a revamp of my patio. So what’s up with the change so soon? Blame it on the mattress. I found it at a thrift, intending to make it work with my willow furniture. But the more I...
View ArticleSNS 132 link party – Porches and patios
Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #132, the multi themed DIY link party! * Home Decor / Gardening * Crafts, / Sewing / Recipes / Printables / Blog tips * Theme of the week Every Fri 7pm to Sunday 11...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Herb garden, old kettle style
Growing a small indoor herb garden has intrigued me for awhile. So last time I picked up a few plants for the garden, a few fragrant herbs made their way into my basket as well. Where to put them?...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pallet wood walkway all prettied up again
My pallet wood walkway in the garden has kept me busy today. I’m starting to think that bloggers just shouldn’t have gardens. Actually, let me rephrase that… maybe we should just blog about them more...
View ArticleCute mailboxes and garden features… from a blogger papergirl
Cute mailboxes and pretty garden features are part of… mail delivery. I believe it’s a lovely gift given back to you for your efforts. See, I delivered papers today for the first time! Most kiddos...
View ArticleClik here to view.
I want to make a water fountain
When I was down south last summer for the World’s Longest Yard Sale, I came upon this quirky wine bottle water fountain during our junk hunts. I smiled, questioned the gent about where he got it from,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
9 cheater indoor/outdoor cleaning tips… for busy people!
Should you EVER desire to hire help to spring clean up your house, please do not call me. Trust me, your money won’t be well spent. Cleaning is necessary, but I don’t do enough of it by a LONG shot....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Old kettle rock garden
My love for old kettles goes way back. First I created a kettle herb garden in them last year, and this year, they’re holding rock garden plants, thanks to my demo at the Hometalk Meetup / Out of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Relearning to love where you live.
Can you handle two deep thinking posts in a row? I usually like to save these for Mondays for some reason. But.. ah well. Lots to say this week I guess! But may I just say how incredibly grateful I am...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A cool pallet wood chair anyone can make – part 1
The pallet chair build part 2 – click *HERE* Remember my musings on my new patio project in the works? I kept my promise and whipped up a new pallet wood outdoor chair… in mere hours! This round I...
View ArticleAn outdoor fairy garden… farm style
I have this barn styled birdhouse I found on THIS junkin’ expedition. Seeing that fairy gardens appear to be the hottest thing in gardens this summer, I set about creating one out of the birdhouse…...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New junky patio touches
The giveaway part of this post is over. (see winner below) But there’s a whole lotta great stuff in here… read on! *P&G gave me these product samples to review, and I was compensated for this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Party Junk 193 – creative DIY bird houses and feeders
Home Decor / Gardening Crafts / Sewing / Recipes / Printables / Blog Tips *Theme of the Week Every Friday, 7pm thru Sunday, 11pm Pacific Since it’s summer, how about a very cool summer themed topic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Garden cheat – The ivy covered garden bench
So what’s one to do if they have this garden bench in their front yard but don’t wish to keep moving it to mow under it? Welcome to my newly ivy covered garden bench. The position of this garden bench...
View ArticleMy pallet wood garden walkway
This little project began in July 2011, HERE. Creating a pallet wood garden walkway came to mind one day. The yard was getting a major revamp with the help of my wonderful neighbours. Shrubs were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A flower filled outdoor patio office
Home again we are from camping trip #2! Unfortunately, we returned home to a dead main computer. Boo. So I grabbing the laptop, and taking full advantage of the gorgeous weather, a flower filled...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The little rustic garden shed that could
Once upon a time, there was a little rustic garden shed that needed some love. Actually, it wasn’t a garden shed at all. It was a messed up greenhouse! With beams exposed and plastic ripped, the...
View Article
