It’s a little late in the season, but I’m finally here today to share my Summertime screen porch! It took a little longer because I had a design fail! I had this amazing idea and then I had to wait for supplies to arrive and then there was lots of sewing involved and – once […]
Easy Pennsylvania Dutch Macaroni Salad
Hi, friends! It’s summer and that means it’s picnic time! I love picnics and outdoor gatherings in the summer! Whether you’re the host or attending a picnic and need to take a dish, I’ve got a great one for you today! It’s easy and a crowd favorite – Pennsylvania Dutch Macaroni Salad. Like most […]
Faith Based Fourth of July Printables
Hi, Friends! Can you believe next Wednesday is July 4th! Summer seems to be flying by! Today I wanted to share two Fourth of July printables that are faith based. I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’m being baraged by so much negativity on TV lately about our country. And, it seems […]
5 Minute Summer Wreath
Earlier this week I shared my recently updated front porch. If you missed it, you can see it HERE. The flowers I used for summer are bright pink geraniums. They just pop! I wanted a summer wreath that would coordinate with those pretty geraniums. My search lead me to an inexpensive and easy way to […]
Summer Sale – Butterfly Pillow Cover & Canvas
So, who doesn’t love a good summer sale!!! I know I do! With the fast approaching 4th of July holiday comes some of the best sales of the year! I love it when I’m trolling my local shops and see something I’ve had my eye on for a while marked down! So, today I’m offering […]
Summer Front Porch and Cottage Style Garden
Hi, Friends! I’m here to show you around my newly styled summer front porch! This space has been neglected for the past few years and I thought it was high time that it got a little update. There are a lot of DIY projects and thrifty decor elements on this porch that made it an […]
Vintage Style Home Tour – Summer Dining Room and Kitchen
I feel like it’s the official first day of summer, even though it’s not on the calendar! Why – it’s the week of the summer home tour series hosted by Marty of A Stroll Thru Life! If you are here visiting from Thrifty and Chic – Welcome! Wasn’t Alicia’s summertime home just lovely! Those framed […]
Affordable Outdoor Summer Decor
Have you been thinking about updating your outdoor spaces this summer, but don’t want to spend a fortune doing it? Me too!!! I haven’t shared much of my front porch, because there isn’t much to share! It’s a long narrow porch that doesn’t really photograph well. But, this year I decided to give this space […]
Easy Paper Craft Butterfly Art
I have started to notice some butterflies in my flower beds and it gave me the idea to create some DIY butterfly artwork for my mantel. This paper craft butterfly art is so easy, it just takes a little time. It’s a great project to work on when you are watching TV! This post […]
My Tips for Growing Peonies
It’s the end of May and for me, it’s a favorite time of year because my peonies are blooming!!! Peonies are an old fashioned favorite that remind me of both of my grandmothers, who had mounds of these gorgeous blooms each year! My peonies are some of the first flowers I planted when we purchased […]
Screen Porch Design Through the Years
It’s finally feeling like spring here in Pennsylvania and that means I need to get my screen porch ready for the spring/summer season! It’s so fun to decorate this space because I can be more eclectic with my choices! I have a design plan in my head and I’ll be sharing it more next week. […]
What to see in Waco, Texas
Since I’ve been home from my trip to Texas, I’ve shared all about Magnolia Table Restaurant and our visit to the Silos at Magnolia Market. But, you may wonder what else there is to see in Waco, Texas. So, today, I thought I would share two must see spots for your visit to Waco, Texas. […]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Hi, friends! Mother’s Day is just a few days away and I thought I’d gather together some last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas that you can order on Amazon and get in time for Mother’s Day! I love to shop, but more and more, I find myself ordering things online and especially via Amazon. You […]
Visiting Waco – The Silos at Magnolia Market
My visit to Magnolia Market was definitely at “pinch me” moment! I followed along with Chip and Jo on Fixer Upper as they transformed two rusty silos and the surrounding area into a destination for Fixer Upper fans around the world! Can you believe that in 2017 Magnolia Market at the Silos had approximately 1.6 […]
Visiting Waco – Magnolia Table
Our first official day in Texas was spent in Waco and at the very top of our list of things to do was brunch at Magnolia Table. The very first thing that I learned, after doing some research, is you really should try to visit The Silos on a weekday because it’s not as busy. […]
