At the very end of last summer, I wrote a small "pup-date" to share a few stories with you about Charlie and Stella since they moved in together. A lot of you guys LOVED it and asked for more. So, I'm here to give you another! This post is ... Read More about Pupdate: Working from Home, Cleaning, and the Dogs
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DIY House Numbers Sign for the Mailbox
Here's how to make house numbers more visible (especially at night!) with this FREE DIY sign using offcuts from the scrap wood pile and a scroll saw. I know this is going to sound very "typical lazy Millenial blah blah blah" to say, but at the ... Read More about DIY House Numbers Sign for the Mailbox
Adding Some Wow to the Deck with Colorful New Plants & Planters
The deck got a little more colorful this week thanks to some new flowering plants and stylish planters! We got started on the new outdoor sectional this week! For those of you who have been around since last summer's big floating deck build, ... Read More about Adding Some Wow to the Deck with Colorful New Plants & Planters
Jeweled Dragonfly | Free Cross Stich Pattern
It's the first of the month, so you know what that means: another free cross stitch pattern in my free monthly series! About this Dragonfly Cross Stitch Pattern It's my birthday month! In fact, it's my birthday TODAY! And, I LOVE vivid greens ... Read More about Jeweled Dragonfly | Free Cross Stich Pattern
How to Make a Wooden Puzzle
Make your own stand-up puzzles from scrap wood! These also make great gifts and are perfect as an entry-level project for older kids/teens to get them interested in woodworking. When I was little, I used to spend my visits to my ... Read More about How to Make a Wooden Puzzle
Front Lawn Overhaul: Before
I have to take a few deep breaths just to type this. But I've got a LOT that I'm planning to work on in these next few months! Take a look at this preview of one of our biggest (the new front lawn) and sneak peeks of other projects ... Read More about Front Lawn Overhaul: Before
