What are you doing to keep busy while confined at home, during these trying times? Less than a month ago, I shared a post about projects I was working on while waiting for spring. The stay-at-home situation, plus the continued cold and rainy weather has given me time to keep plugging away on projects. I had already planned these projects, so fortunately, the materials were … Continue reading keeping busy
When I saw these sweet little pots at Michael’s, I immediately fell in love with their scalloped rims. I had walked by, admiring them on several trips to Michaels before caving in and finally buying them when they went on sale at half off. What I hadn’t noticed prior to getting them home was how light the clay color was compared to my other pots. … Continue reading aging clay pots
This next project was one I’d been wanting to do for several years now. One of those things you tend to put off because you can see it in your mind’s eye and how cool it could be, but not sure if it will live up to those expectations. This idea came from the blog, For the Love of a House. Since I have always … Continue reading rusty barrel rings
Watching football has a long history for me. While a kid, living at home, watching the Cleveland Browns every Sunday was what my Dad did. And while I enjoyed the sound of football in the background, I secretly prayed I’d find a husband that wasn’t obsessed with it. And I did marry a man who didn’t like football at all. The ironic part is that … Continue reading college football game day
Sometimes it takes me awhile to get in the mood to decorate for a new season. Usually, it’s just a matter of being too busy. But, this Sunday afternoon, I felt like playing and fiddling with the cement urns that sit on each side of my garage. The urns held Boston ferns all summer, so I pulled them out, put them in black plastic pots, … Continue reading fall outdoor decorating
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