I recently painted a wall in our living room and I have been trying to decide how to style it. I completed the first element for the wall today. A DIY brown paper scroll. You can buy hand lettered scrolls off Etsy but the size I needed was a bit pricey. Making one this way…
Baking goods for breakfast seems to be a trend around here at the homestead. A few weeks ago I made AMISH CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD and this morning we shared a warm loaf of Classic Banana Bread (with a twist). I am excited to share this recipe for your to enjoy in your kitchens. This is…
Seasoning wood is oddly satisfying to me.…I love seeing the life come back in to the grains. Without the oils, the woods tends to dry, crack and eventually break so it’s important to care for them properly. I love the idea of keeping these around to pass down so keeping them nice and oiled is…
Today I plan to make up a summer pineapple pie and let me tell you if you/re looking for a last minute summery treat to whip up for the family or a last minute get together this is for you! Summer brings people together on back patios for backyard BBQ’s and swim parties for the littles,…
Honestly I don’t remember having a whole lotta sun tea growing up. In fact, it was a on going joke that my mom couldn’t make good tea. She always seemed to scald it on the stove and it had a burnt taste. She was even gifted a fancy tea maker one year for Christmas which…
The list of things I want to try to DIY is long, and I have always wanted to make my own stain. Now there are plenty of methods out there for making stain and I am sharing how I have decided to make my own. It’s chemical free and all the ingredients can almost exlusively…
Being stuck at home really makes you evaluate the things you have right in front of you. Your decor for example. Maybe all this extra time at home has brought your attention to areas of your home that could use a refresh. Sure you could do a little online shopping to pass the time, but…
I have always wanted to try my hand at transfering images via wax or parchment paper. All I had on had was parchment so thats what I used and I am pleased with the result. Was is perfect? No, but for the the look I wanted perfection didn’t necessarily matter. I am not claiming this…
I made this recipe for the first time this morning. Sunday’s are typically crazy in our house. Rushing for showers and getting ready for church. Due to the current quarantine we watched church from home and kept our social distance but y’all, can I just say, no amount of social distance should keep you from…
When I was tossing around ideas for creating a kitchen island, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to repurpose SOMETHING, but I wan’t too sure on what. Of course, if you follow the blog, then you already know we decided on the dresser in the image below. I am super pleased with how…
