Dirt Road Adventures: Beach Cottage Decor Inspiration, Thrifting With The Gals, and 4th Chemo Treatment
Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures here at the end of our Dirt Road.
Hey Friends,
We spent most of the week at our beach cottage, and I was inspired to add some creative DIY projects to the decor. Then, I couldn’t resist sharing some updated coastal decor ideas with you. Our tiny cottage doesn’t allow for much decorating, but I hope you liked my small ideas.
I’m so excited for next week! Each day, I’ll be sharing for our Christmas in July series. From Monday to Friday, you receive ideas to help you prepare and give you inspiration for your holiday season this year. Look for a daily email and enjoy.
We had to return home on Thursday in preparation for my 4th Chemo treatment on Friday. We were blessed with so many prayers that this treatment would do the trick and really reduce the amount of disease around my organs before my surgery on August 18th. I’m overwhelmed with the number of messages and well wishes I’ve received. If you’d like to learn more about my Ovarian Cancer journey, you can read MY Cancer Journal here.
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Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
This past week was filled with Coastal Cottage ideas, but I also shared a new post for Thrifting With The Gals and it’s been a favorite. If you missed it, be sure to check out 3 Vintage Basket Centerpiece Ideas: Thrifted Planter Ideas & Beyond and anything else you may have missed last week.
In Case You Missed It
Easy Homemade Coleslaw Best Recipe
Y’all know I love an easy recipe, and this homemade coleslaw is probably the easiest coleslaw recipe I’ve tried. Here is a great homemade coleslaw with a twist, for the perfect side dish to accompany all your summer recipes. You can use fresh cabbage or prepared coleslaw mixtures, which really adds to the easy factor.
Easy DIY Buoy Garland: Upcycle Wine Corks For Beach Cottage Charm
Hey friends, I love adding cottage charm to our beach cottage with DIY touches. I decided I’d upcycle wine corks by making an easy DIY buoy garland to decorate the shelving above our bed. With just a few wine corks, craft paint, and Dollar Tree jute rope, I was able to add a little color to brighten the space.
Beautiful Sunflower Pillow: Easy No-Sew Project With Scrap Fabrics
Do you love sunflowers for late summer decorating? If you have a drawer overflowing with leftover fabric scraps, you can add a touch of sunshine to your home décor with sunflower craft ideas.
3 Vintage Basket Centerpiece Ideas: Thrifted Planter Ideas & Beyond
Y’all, I’m so excited to share my latest thrifted treasure. You know that I love vintage baskets, and I recently found a stunning handcrafted oversized basket that I couldn’t resist. I immediately saw the large basket on my coffee table or kitchen island filled with flowers and plants.
DIY Decoupage Seashell On Canvas: Custom Coastal Map Decor
Hey friends, we’re spending some time at our beach cottage, and I’ve decided to decoupage some of our seashells. To give them a personalized feel, I decided to use copies of our beach area’s coastal highway maps and decoupage them onto the inside of the shells. I then mounted the shells on individual canvases.
19 Simple Coastal Decor Ideas For Any Home
With summer in full swing, incorporating coastal touches into your home’s decor is very on trend, regardless of your home’s location. Here are 19 Simple Coastal Decor Ideas that we used in our Tiny Beach Cottage, which will add a touch of coastal decoration to any home.
Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.
There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
- I loved Michelle’s idea for using maps – How to Make A Map Sailboat.
- My talented friend Wendy gave me the inspiration for my seashell map art and she also shared this great idea – Easy DIY Wall Moldings for Instant Character.
- I love dried lavender, and Stacy’s tips for How To Harvest Lavender Flowers are so helpful.
- Jill’s tips for 17 Ways To Make A House Feel Like A Home were so spot on.
- I love decorating with dough bowls, and you will love seeing KariAnne’s creative post, How To Decorate A Dough Bowl.
My Thrift Store Adventures
I love finding great deals at thrift stores. One thing I can’t resist is garden statuary. I recently added this little boy statue. Isn’t he the cutest?
We also finally ate at Island Burger at Carolina Beach. This restaurant began its humble roots in a gas station and started getting rave reviews. When the Hardee’s next door went out of business, they decided to expand their operations. Opening this past Spring, the lines have been out the door. We decided to brave the crowd and arrived at the restaurant at 11:30 AM, grabbed the last available parking spot, and finally got our first taste of their cheeseburger. It was really good and a little pricey. However, everything is a little pricey these days, especially in resort areas. The atmosphere was good, and we will go back.
My friend Patty sent me this quote. It has long been a favorite of mine and one I’d forgotten about. Thank you, Patty, for bringing it back to my attention.
Coming This Week
Thank you for following along. I appreciate you!
Cheering you on Rachel! So awesome to hear from you today. I especially enjoyed the coastal ideas and the piece on baskets this week. You always have such clever ideas! Looking forward to your Christmas thoughts and ideas! Lifting you up along with Brad, friends, family and medical crew! Philippians 1:6reminds us, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to
completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Hugsnlove,
Katy
Katy,
Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked the coastal themes this week and I’m amazed at the response to the basket centerpiece ideas. Thank you for your well wishes and for cheering me up! I hope you have the best week.
Hi Rachel! I’m loving all the coastal inspiration on your blog! And praying for you every day. I hope you get positive news before your surgery date.
Kim,
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and support. have a blessed day.