This post is sponsored by Krazy Glue. All opinions are — for better or worse — 100% my own.For years now, I've been dreaming of using my back yard for lots of outdoor entertaining. While some plans might take a little longer to come to ... View the Post
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Simple Square Napkin Rings
Hi UDH readers! My name is Lindi, and I blog at Love Create Celebrate. I'm so glad to join Sarah's contributor team with my first project, these simple square napkin rings!If you're like me, you probably have a giant pile of scrap wood pieces in ... View the Post
Introducing: Love Create Celebrate
Hey folks! So, you've already met Caroline (who shares my taste in decor) and Sara and Pam (incredibly talented foodies), but today, I'm going to introduce you to another amazing contributor for the UDH: Lindi, of Love Create Celebrate.I have ... View the Post
How to Seamlessly Transition Crown Molding Where Tile Meets Wall
Taking tile all the way up to the ceiling in the master bathroom had an unanticipated puzzle: what on earth do I do with the crown molding as it transitions from the tiled shower to the wall? The answer was simple, but I'll admit — I had to think on ... View the Post
Fall Tree Cross Stitch and How I Create My Own Patterns (Free Download!)
Ready for fall? Check out this fall tree cross stitch that is easy enough to make in just a few days. In this tutorial, I also cover how I create my own cross stitch patterns and provide a free download for this pattern. In the blog world, it seems ... View the Post
Welcoming Fall House Tour
Hey there friends, and welcome visitors for the Fabulous Fall Home Tour!It's been, what — seven years? — since my last real fall decorating post? For those of you that already follow along, you already probably think this is a bit unique since ... View the Post
Slooooowing Down for Fall
My thought on this first day of fall: I miss summer.Or, perhaps more accurately: I missed summer. Today is the first official day of fall, and I guess I feel a little strange about it. In the midst of all my hurried planning for the things ... View the Post
Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
This herbed goat cheese crostini with roasted cherry tomatoes recipe makes not only beautiful appetizers, but they’re also so easy! Hey there! It's Pam and Sara, popping in again from Biscuits & Burlap. Did you know The Ugly Duckling House was ... View the Post
An Important Date for Overwintering Hydrangeas (Corner Garden Update)
Once established, overwintering hydrangeas is incredibly easy — just remember these few important tips, and you'll have beautiful blooms in the spring! As most of you guys already know, I've been working pretty hard on upgrading my back yard this ... View the Post
Planning the Pub Shed!
I've been hinting at this for a while, but I have enough of the plan* together to finally share: I'm building a pub shed!*As much as anyone would call something I do a "plan" The "Shed" Part The idea for this has been in my head for a while ... View the Post
Removing the Chain Link Fence! (And Trying to Be a Good Neighbor)
Tips on how to remove a chain link fence in just an afternoon — plus how to fix a neighbor's fence without spending a dime. Over the last week, some of the biggest changes around the back yard had more to do with things being removed than things ... View the Post
How to Save a Ton on Gravel and Mulch
Waiting for a good sale at the local home improvement store is a decent way to save money on gravel or mulch, but if you're willing to buy in bulk through landscape supply, you can save even more. Now that we're heading into fall and cooler temps in ... View the Post
A Back-In-Order Bundle Giveaway!
This post is sponsored by Spot Shot® Instant Carpet Stain Remover and WD-40® Multi-Use Product.Let's keep this short and sweet today, shall we? Want to win a bundle of things that makes life feel a little more "back in order"? Then this is ... View the Post
My Very First Garden Bouquet
This post is sponsored by WD-40® Company and its new Multi-Use Product 2.75 oz.oz. can.This last two weeks marked a new first for the UDH: my very first bouquet of flowers that were created entirely from my own gardens and ... View the Post
Overseeding The Lawn and Preparing for Fall
Overseeding is known to most landscape professionals, but many homeowners aren't familiar with this technique for improving the growth of a lush, healthy lawn. This weekend, I found a dead goose beside my air conditioner. And that was — thankfully — ... View the Post
