DIY Customized Grill Tool Holder
When we decided to makeover our backyard, there were several projects that I knew I wanted to do. This is not one of those projects. Along the way we had so many delays and so many “a-ha” moments that led…
One Room Challenge Week 6 ~ Backyard Makeover Still In Progress
Well y’all it’s week 6 of the One Room Challenge and all over the web, lifestyle & design bloggers have completed 1 room in their homes! It has been fun & a true challenge for many of us. Pop over to…
One Room Challenge ~ Week 4 ~ Outdoor Decorations
Just 2 more weeks left in this Spring’s One Room Challenge! It’s crunch time. Until now, I have been focused mainly on building garden beds & creating outdoor rooms. So focused that I haven’t had a chance to share my…
One Room Challenge ~ Week 3~ Creating Outdoor Rooms
Our yard is not huge – it’s about 24′ x 75′ not including the existing patio. It’s still plenty of space for creating outdoor rooms & still have play space. It almost looks like there is not much going on this week….
One Room Challenge ~ Week 2 ~ DIY Elevated Garden Beds
In week 1 of the One Room Challenge, I mentioned that our backyard makeover needed to be done in stages in a specific order. Last week, we completed the 1st part of our DIY elevated garden beds. We started out with the…
One Room Challenge ~ Week 1 ~ Backyard Makeover
Well y’all, the One Room Challenge is underway again for Spring 2017. I joined in as a guest participant for the 1st time last Fall (2016) & had a great time working on a room that had been put on…
Lessons Learned from the Summer Garden
Spring is coming. Well, in Houston it’s almost always spring or summer so I guess I could say spring is unofficially here. I’m ready to get outside and start my summer garden for the 2nd time. But first I have…
Never Leave IKEA Without These 10 Things
There are people who turn their noses up at big box stores and then there are those of us who know & appreciate their value. The biggest of the big boxes has to be IKEA. I know people who make…
Stinky House? Try A Natural Air Freshener For Your Home
I love a good Wallflower but I also love the smell of a naturally fresh home. If you’re not a fan of plug in air fresheners or aerosols this tip is for you. Ever notice how during the holidays your…
Living The Green Life
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, it’s Spring (finally) and EVERYthing is all about Green! Green clothes, green food, green BEER (mmm), green grass (is it weird that I love the smell of fresh cut grass?). All in good fun. I want…
