When it comes to being resourceful, we do a pretty good job. I hate having things go to waste and just as equally I love repurposing items that would generally just be thrown out. Most times, you can make something crafty, so I try to get creative when I have items I don't use, wear, etc.This ...
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Fencing in the Yard
If you are familiar with my 30 before 30 list you'll know that we are eagerly awaiting the time that we can adopt a precious little puppy to join our family. We have both wanted one for a while, but always promised to wait until we were out of an apartment and had a yard before getting one - and now ...
Pottery Barn Inspired Farmhouse Table | DIY
After we moved into our house, we noticed we were lacking a bit in the furniture area, and that even some of our current pieces (like our dining room table) were just a little too small for the area it was to fill. In looking for tables, all the ones we enjoyed cost upwards of $3,000 or more when ...
Upholstered Ottoman | DIY
If you have ever spent any time in our house or anywhere on this blog, you'll know we have an affinity for antique items and for giving "old" things a new purpose and life. For example, our latest project.So when the in-laws were cleaning out the attic and found this lovely little ottoman that had ...
Antique China Cabinet | DIY
The husband and I always love a good trip to an antique store, estate sale, or the flea market for some awesome finds and amazing treasures on the cheap. But when we do something ourselves, and take on a little project, it's even better! I had been wanting to find a cabinet of some sort for our ...
USA Coffee Bean & Pallet Wall Art | DIY
I absolutely am obsessed LOVE coffee and was so very excited to have a space to put a coffee bar in the hall way next to the kitchen. There was a large space about the "bar" area that I wanted to fill with artwork that fit with the theme. On the opposite wall, I have framed burlap boards & a ...

