Old-fashioned homemaking and simple DIY Living isn’t all about being a stay at home mom, although, that certainly is a big part of my personal experience. Rather is is about embracing a slower paced and intentionally simple lifestyle. Back in the day this type of lifestyle was the standard way of living. Today, no so…
There are plenty of reasons to choose raised garden beds over traditional planting. They are easier to weed and maintain, plus they make gardening look organized and beautiful. This year, like years before, we are chosing to raise our beds bly.ut I am approaching things a bit different This year I am excited to have…
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I have always wanted to decorate for patriotic holidays and this year I am getting a head start on making some cute little additions for my decor. The primitive look wears well with red, white and blue and what better way to get that rustic look than with wood blocks. These are the sizes we…
Making Spring decor using these skinny spindles from the shop just may be my new obsession! Not only was thi project easy, but also, the end result turned out absolutely amazing! What you will need: Spindles Miter Saw Green floral stems hot clue orange paint small paint brush twine and/or raffia The process started out fairly simple. I…
With Spring on the horizon, my mind is starting to drift to freshening up my outdoor spaces. Since moving to our new homestead we have put all of our attention and energy into cleaning up the outdoor spaces but I am ready to start thinking of all things pretty. I have never really given much…
Recently we just wrapped up a big DIY project where we created an island using an old thrifted dresser. From the very start I knew I wanted an authentic, chippy, aged finish. If you talk to all the “decor styling experts” they may tell you that the farmhouse trends are on thier way out. and…
Browse a collection of adorable SPRING GNOMES from Etsy. I didn’t realize how difficult it is to find actual DIY tutorials for these cute little creations until I went on the hunt. Clicking on these images and links will redirect you to an Etsy shop. Even still, I hope this collection leaves you inspired and…
Succulents are making a huge statement in modern farmhouse décor right now! What I love the most about this DIY Succulent Planter is it takes a modern trend and puts a rustic spin on it! Not only is this little succulent cute but it was so so fun to make. With a couple thrifty finds and…