Mid-Summer Small Patio Flowers: Wave Petunias and Container Gardening When I last shared a peek of the back patio I had just planted a bunch of baby flowers. At the time they were tiny and fragile-looking, and I hoped they would establish quickly and fill out the space. That hopeful planting was mostly wave petunias, … Read more

Heading into our next big project reveal, I wanted to start by sharing the inspiration behind it. For a while now I’ve noticed a strong trend in interior design: sliding barn doors used as a stylish, functional element in homes. I don’t follow trends for the sake of it, but the look has appealed to … Read more

How to Paint Decorative Wood Signs: A DIY Guide Create custom signs for your home using this straightforward decorative painting technique for wood. Many of my craft fair pieces start with a simple wood sign. Instead of writing a separate tutorial for every single project, this guide covers the essential steps I use every time … Read more

Turn a simple bedroom into a practical, stylish home office with a budget-friendly makeover. Here’s how we transformed our spare room into a cozy, functional workspace. Our house has transitioned to the next chapter: the nest is officially empty. Although we’d anticipated this change for years, seeing the final box packed and the last poster … Read more

In an ideal world, my linens would be stored exactly like this:                           (Source) I picture a single, pristine linen cupboard painted a soft white, each shelf neatly folded and labeled. When the doors open, the air would carry a clean, sun-dried scent with a whisper of vanilla candle—calming and welcoming. Fresh, fluffy towels would … Read more

Cuddle up this winter in cozy, stylish outfits tailored for women over 50. Discover essential wardrobe pieces that mix and match easily to create looks you’ll love wearing all season long. I recently rediscovered a winter fashion post I wrote a few years ago and laughed to see that I’m still wearing almost everything featured! … Read more

In this article: Learn a clear, step-by-step method for creating farmhouse-style door trim to give ordinary doorways a custom, timeless look. If you’d like to see the full hallway makeover that inspired this trim project, check out our hallway makeover reveal referenced throughout this post (search for “hallway makeover reveal” on the site to view … Read more

In this article: Learn an easy DIY Christmas decor craft. This burlap-wrapped gift project is inspired by items seen at Hobby Lobby and brings a rustic farmhouse charm to your holiday decorations. Related Articles: Burlap and Flour Sack Tree Topper; Burlap & Flannel Christmas Stockings; Burlap Pillow Last month I found myself happily walking through … Read more

This easy drop dumplings recipe comes straight from Grandma’s recipe box — light, fluffy dumplings that cook right on top of your favorite soup or stew. With just six simple ingredients, they come together quickly and add a comforting, tender biscuit-like topping to any pot. Perfect on potato soup or any hearty stew, these dumplings … Read more

Here’s a gift for you — an ultimate, photo-filled collection of Christmas cookie recipes to inspire your holiday baking. Christmas cookies have been at the heart of our holiday celebrations since I was a child. I still remember rolling out dough with my mom for Rolled Sugar Cookies, sneaking tastes of the spoon while stirring … Read more