Going to the park is not a must for an extraordinary picnic. Have you ever considered having a picnic in your own backyard?  With planning and just a few simple considerations, you’ll soon become a picnic aficionado. Want to know the best part? Everything you’ll need can be found inexpensively by shopping your home or…

Everyone has a style uniquely their own, some more unique than others. If you drive to the end of our lane, you will quickly notice that my style of gardening is like none other on our block…a mixture of flowers and cool stuff… thrifted, repurposed, upcycled, and vintage yard “art”. However, I think the neighbors…

The thing that I love most about quilts is that they’re a balance of function and frou frou… both practical and pretty. They keep you warm on chilly nights, AND they also look beautiful. My husband is all about function; he doesn’t care if something looks awful. I’m more concerned with frou frou, even if…

I have always appreciated the worn out, cast aside and forgotten. For me, the rustier the better! I have a soft spot for what others consider trash. I see new life and beauty through creative eyes. When my four children outgrew their red wagon, I wasn’t about to kick it to the curb. I had…

On Fridays, my husband and I have a long-standing date of coffee and thrifting. To some, this might not sound very romantic, but we consider it a hot date. The adventure of seeking treasures in unexpected places is so much fun. We make a great thrifting team. One of our favorite spots to frequent is…

It’s been snowing in the Midwest, and I am ecstatic! I’m not sure which I find more beautiful, one unique snowflake with no other exactly like it…. Or the joining together of a multitude of snowflakes too numerous to count, creating a covering of love. “Kindness is like snow – It beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil…

You’ve finally taken down all the Christmas decorations, and the house looks SO bare. You’re really missing that festive feel. It’s just too soon for Valentine’s Day decorations. What do you do? One of my favorite winter decor themes is Snow. It will also work wonderfully in conjunction with Christmas decor, but the best part…

As soon as the turkey and pumpkin pie leftovers are in the fridge, we start decorating for Christmas. Waiting till after Thanksgiving is our family tradition. My daughters and I look forward to this every year; we’re sentimental when it comes to decorating. Most people already have their Christmas lights up, inside and outside, so…

Just a week till Thanksgiving, and I have been busy decorating for our family gathering. If you’re like us, and wait till after Thanksgiving to deck the halls for Christmas, then I have a few warm and cozy Thanksgiving decor ideas to hopefully inspire you. QUILTS & THROWS For me, cozy definitely includes color. After…