I am excited to share with you how to flock your Christmas tree using Snoflock. Snoflock is a powder that expands when introduced to moisture and creates a perfect, naturally flocked look when used correctly. Once your tree is flocked it will be ready to decorate within 24 hours. While you’re waiting check out all…
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I have been decorating for fall for a couple weeks now. I know, crazy right? I like to move things around to make sure I find the perfect placement. and I think I may have found the perfect combination of rustic, beautiful and fall in this rustic fall kitchen vignette. Vignettes are kinda like my…
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Okay so when we bought our farm back in December, I knew immediately that the kitchen was going to be one of the first rooms we would tackle as far as renovations. It needed paint, backsplash, fixtures…all the things. Like most of our projects and home renos we were (and are) working with a strict…
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Add the perfect touch of texture and warmth to your home with this DIY tutorial for building indoor decorative shutters. This type of project will come together quickly with minimal woodworking skills required. Required Tools Miter Saw Pneumatic Nail Gun Air Compressor Additional Supplies Finish Nails (6) 1/4″ Sanded Plywood (Cut into 6 ” planks) (2) 1…
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Recently we added 12 new baby chicks to the farm. This was my very first time raising and caring for chicks on my own so I had a lot of research to do to ensure they were kept comfortable and safe. I am writing to share my personal experiences and maybe a nugget (or two)…
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Let me just be up front and say this is my very first time working with compost. We are new to having our own homestead though we are familiar with gardening and living off the land. Since moving here in December we have been slowly getting things in place as we transition into the homestead…
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There is nothing much more primitive than chunky wood block decor. I have always been drawn to the primitve patriotic look. Not only are they cute but these blocks are about as easy as it gets. Supplies 2x4 blocks cut as follows (7″, 5″, 5″, 4″, 3.5″) PURCHASE PRECUT SET HERE stain book pages or craft paper mod…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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