Since this weekend is the unofficial kickoff of the summer season and Monday is Memorial Day and is a Patriotic Holiday, I thought a roundup of some of my red, white, and blue patriotic summer projects was in order. Let’s start with the patriotic bunting. I love seeing this red, white, and blue bunting draped on porch and deck rails. Click… View Post
The theme for this month’s Power Tool Challenge is Porch/Patio. I didn’t need anything big built for my outdoor area that I just made over last month, but I did need a picnic caddy! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. A caddy is such a useful way to hold the paper plates, napkins, and utensils that are needed to… View Post
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company. All opinions are 100% mine. I have discovered the best way to glue glass gems. It’s Clear Gorilla Glue®! No smell, no mess, and they stay stuck! The strength and versatility you have come to expect from Gorilla Glue is now available in an easy to… View Post
As many of you know, we live in a small condo which means we don’t have our own backyard. What we do have is a small deck surrounded by a grassy area (known as a common area owned by all of the residents) and a parking lot. Our outdoor space was looking old, sad, and worn. It was time for an… View Post
I found an old suitcase at a local antique/flea market for $8 that I thought would be a good item to upcycle for this month’s Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge. The Rules: Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor. There’s no monthly theme. There’s no budget to stick to…. View Post
