This week, my hubby and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. By today’s standards…that’s considered a long time. I guess being married to that long…you sort of get pretty relaxed, and sometimes forget to be romantic. Many years ago, we found a chandelier in an old abandoned house. Even then, I had a strange […]
25 July 2014 
Re-Purposed Fire Pit Stand
July 25, 2014 By 4 Comments
Tucked away in our back yard, I’ve been hiding this: It’s an old fire pit stand. The fire bowl used to sit on top of it until we wore a hole right through it. My husband was all set to throw it out to the curb but I just couldn’t do it. The little […]
21 July 2014 
How to Make a Butt Can
July 21, 2014 By 2 Comments
Okay…I know y’all must be thinking…”has this woman lost her mind?” Well…yes and no. You see, I used to smoke. I pretty much smoked where ever I wanted…but the one thing I never did, was throw my butts in the yard. I couldn’t, and still can’t stand seeing them lying around. I quit nearly ten […]
25 June 2014 
Seashells Tic Tac Toe
June 25, 2014 By 3 Comments
Summer is a sweet, lazy time, isn’t it? Nothing says summer like the combination of seashells and carefree, outdoor games! I did just that with a bit of paint and some seashells to create a backyard Tic Tac Toe game! Not only is it fun to sit around with some iced tea and play a […]
23 June 2014 
Garden Bench
June 23, 2014 By 3 Comments
Several years ago, I was conjuring up a creative idea in my mind. But sometimes, I get a very specific idea in my head (do you ever do that?), and can’t seem to see a project any other way. That’s how this idea for a garden bench was. It was exactly how I saw it…and […]
18 June 2014 
Patriotic Painted Pot
June 18, 2014 By 2 Comments
Hi there! I’m Jane, and I’m sharing how you can make this easy patriotic painted pot today. You don’t need any painting skills to make this, and you’ll be surprised how quick and easy it is to make it. To make this project you will need a 6 inch terracotta pot. I used one that […]
1 June 2014 
Summer Pinwheel Tutorial
June 1, 2014 By 3 Comments
Today I’m so happy to be here at LCI to share the perfect summer tutorial – let’s make a pinwheel! This is a quick and easy project that you can even get the kids in on! I’m going to make it even easier by providing you with a printable pinwheel template. So, let’s get […]
26 May 2014 
Rustic Stars and Sticks Art
May 26, 2014 By 2 Comments
This Rustic Stars and Sticks art, in my mind, the perfect type of project this time of the year. It has the rustic quality…that would work for your patriotic dad for Father’s Day, and the Americana/Patriotic vibe for Memorial Day, or Forth of July….or both! It’s funny, for about 15 years now, I’ve had at […]
12 May 2014 
Toolbox Planter
May 12, 2014 By 2 Comments
Toolbox Planter I love a junky planter…don’t you? I’ve done all kinds of planters from one thing or another. Junk planters have to be my favorite. I think that the mix of the soft foliage and the rustic junk just makes for the perfect combination. Every spring I’m generally out on the prowl for something […]
7 April 2014 
DIY Red Twig Wreath
April 7, 2014 By 2 Comments
I’m in Montana staying with my husband. I’ve been here many times, but it was always in the summer, I’ve never been here when there weren’t leaves on the bushes and trees. I have to say, I really don’t mind if I don’t experience it again. That said, there is a silver lining to having […]
