I'm really excited to be blogging again after a wonderful summer vacation. We still have four more weeks of summer remaining until the kids are back to school and I want to make the most of it. What better way to celebrate summer than to prepare a menu of fresh garden produce and serve it on a beautifully decorated table. In this post, I'm sharing my pretty pink and blue summer tablescape. This is a traditional-style tablescape that has a pretty pop of pink. I might be hopping on the pink Barbie ...
Amazon Prime Days 2023 Best Home Decor Deals
Are you looking for the best home decor deals on Amazon for their Prime Day, July 11-12? In this post, Amazon Prime Days 2023 Best Home Decor Deals, I've curated a selection of the best deals on home decor finds I know and love. From kitchen gadgets and storage supplies, to everything needed to make your home cozy and inviting, this post has something for everyone. I've only included items that I've actually tried or that I will be purchasing. At the end of this post, I'll be sharing what's in ...
Cute Blue and White Picnic Tablescape
Summer and picnics go hand-in-hand, don't they? I love a good picnic and feel that having a great table setup can take an ordinary picnic to the next level. If you want a fabulous level picnic with minimal effort, this post is for you. In this post, Cute Blue and White Picnic Tablescape, I show you how to create a beautiful, practical, and easy tablescape perfect for the backyard, park, or campsite. This look is perfect for a Father's Day picnic, Fourth of July celebration, or Canada Day ...
Mother’s Day Gifts Mom Will Love
Do you struggle to find a Mother's Day gift that will show her how much she's appreciated? In this post, I've curated a selection of 27 Mother's Day gifts moms will love. From fashion accessories to kitchen luxuries to travel essentials, I've covered all the main categories your mom might be interested in. I've only included items that I've actually tried or that I would be happy to receive as a gift. My own Mother's Day wish list includes an item on this list, so check the bottom of the post to ...
Backyard Raised Garden Beds – Part 3
Have you always wanted to have a garden and grow your own fresh produce? With the price of groceries continuing its upward climb, now is a good time to build a garden of raised beds. The price of lumber has come down since Covid times and early spring is the best time to build these raised beds. You can build these beds in April and plant immediately for spring and summer harvests. This blog post is the final post in my three-part series on raised garden beds. In the first post, I shared the ...
How to Whitewash Terra Cotta Pots
Have you ever wondered how to achieve the perfect whitewashed or aged finish on your terra cotta pots? The kind of old-world charm that looks decades old? In this post, How to Whitewash Terra Cotta Pots, I share my secrets to create this whitewashed finish in just a few minutes using inexpensive dollar store pots. This easy and affordable DIY will make the perfect addition to your Easter table decor or to your front porch this spring. You can easily scale up this project and whitewash larger ...
