Outdoors
How to Paint Cement Yard Statues
In some circles, cement yard statues are considered tacky. I've seen some really cute ones but never knew how to paint cement yard statues to look classy and not tacky. We've had these two yard statues in our family over 20 years, since the kids were young. So they...
Potting Bench and Ladder Plant Stand
Building a Potting Bench I've been wanting a potting bench on my deck for awhile. Not just for potting plants, but also to use as a drink station when having friends and family over for cookouts. And because I think they're so cute. Feeling confident in my...
Patio Swing Makeover
The Story Anyone that knew my mom, knows that she saved everything with the plans to repair or recycle them someday. Which, "someday" usually never came because she had so many other projects going. Kinda like me, come to think of it. She used to enjoy her yard swing...
Quick Cheap Garage Door Makeover
I'm sure if you've been on Pinterest, you've seen these garage door makeover pins. Just a couple of easy, quick - and cheap changes can give you the look of an expensive carriage door. From a distance, no one will know. My husband had to get up really close to see...
Easy Patio Updates
We enjoy relaxing on the patio, so I'm always making little updates each spring. This year, I added some succulent displays, including my Miniature Garden. My "hens and biddies" in a pot weren't doing that great, so I transplanted them to this cute French country...
Make a Miniature Garden
So, I recently fell in love with succulents and the cute little gardens people are making with them. No, not the creepy fairy gardens – just cute little miniature gardens. I’ve been mulling over what kind of container to plant one in – when I remembered the beautiful...