Category: DIY
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For A Happier Golfer
Are you a golfer? Do you have a golfer in your life? I’ve created a list of must haves for golfers. I am a golfer – I absolutely love to golf. Years ago I thought it was a waste of time. It took people away for hours. Then in the early 90’s I got invited…
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Be Crabby On Father’s Day
Do you have any crab lovers in your life? Being from Maryland, eating steamed crabs summer and fall is a favorite pastime, albeit a messy one. But they are so yummy. Learn how we eat crabs in Maryland, or at least how we did in my family. For sure Nattie Boh was a staple at…
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THE BEST IDEAS FOR A MEMORIAL DAY GET TOGETHER
Do you have a get together for Memorial Day? I’m sharing the best ideas for celebrating Memorial Day. It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to outdoor gatherings, family fun and lazy days poolside, or in my case it’s mostly “lakeside.” It’s a far cry from last summer and I’m sure I’m not…
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The Lost Art Of Flower Pounding
Don’t you wish you could keep the beauty of flowers around all year? I know I’m not alone in absolutely loving flowers. I could look out the window or walk around my garden admiring my flowers every single day. Did you ever save a rose or carnation from a corsage in high school or a…
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How To Make A Citronella Candle In A Concrete Container
It’s outdoor season on the East Coast and that means bugs…Last year I made my first Citronella Candles in DIY concrete containers. They came out so beautifully I decided to make some more. I love the fact that when you are done burning them, you could repurpose the bowl and plant succulents in it or…
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“Wooden” It Be Nice
Yesterday I recycled an old DIY. I purchase a wooden tray from a thrift store many years ago. It was dark brown and outdated so I painted it, wrapped the handles with twine, and took two prints I had from an old picture and attached them with Mod Podge. It has gotten a lot of…
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HOW TO MAKE A COASTAL PLANTER
Are you a fan of the beach or coast? I am and so I decided to DIY a coastal inspired planter. It was one of those days today. After being so excited about how these turned out and was out front taking pictures in the sunshine chaos ensued. BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE PLANTER I’m…
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Custom Chair Makeover
Have you ever wondered if you can paint fabric on a chair? I’ll show you how and how easy it is to have your own painted fabric chair. Hi friends. I’m sharing a fun project that I finished up today. I bought this chair at a thrift store and painted the fabric for a beautiful…
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Pillow Talk
Hi friends! Do you love that it’s staying light until after 7 pm? Oh I do. It makes me happy and gives me energy. Today I’m sharing two pillows I made with the extra daylight. As I was working on them, so many ideas were swirling around in my head for ones for my deck,…
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Visions of Vintage
Hi friends! There is something about this cabinet that draws me in. It’s not the musty old smell, the missing knobs or thin plywood top, I think it’s the wheels (casters). I love dressers and cabinets on casters. Not because I have a need to push them around, but I just find them charming and…
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I Shutter To Think
Do you love vintage items? Are you always thinking of ways to add them to your space? Or do you prefer shiny and new? I love anything that is rusty, has chipping paint, old glass or has a story. My son was only a few months old when I became a single mom, to say…
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Concrete Stool DIY Oh My
Do you love concrete things? I do and I’m sharing a Concrete Stool DIY that is a hack on Terrain’s concrete stool. Hi friends! Happy Spring! It is patio, deck and fire pit season – time to think about uncovering the deck furniture and washing down the Adirondack chairs. This time of year I always…
