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- Dirt Road Adventures: A Week of Patriotic & Summer Ideas, & Good News!
Hey friends! It’s been a busy week with lots of patriotic and summer ideas and planning. I shared some previous favorites and some new ideas for summer decorating and DIY. As I’ve been under the weather for several weeks, any gardening has been put on hold. I’m so thankful for flowers that come back year after year without… - Easy DIY Thrift Store Basket Upcycle Tutorial for High-End Coastal Style
Hey friends, I’m back with another easy, high-end coastal-style tutorial to continue the updates on our beach cottage. In addition to the Serena & Lily-inspired vases and rattan candlestick holder dupes, I wanted to add a fun seashell basket to the mix. With just a few shells and paint, I turned a damaged thrift-store basket into boutique-worthy coastal… - Dirt Road Adventures: Ready for Summertime & Healthy Days!
Hey Friends, Summertime has arrived here at The Ponds Farmhouse. The pool is open, and Brad has been working like crazy, replacing outdoor lights, pressure-washing the outdoor furniture, and balancing the pool water. I’m finally well enough to resume my daily walks and I’m feeling stronger. I spent most of the week transitioning the farmhouse from spring to… - 25+ Easy Summer Floral Centerpiece Ideas Using Budget Vintage Thrift Store FindsHey friends, I love to create unique summer floral centerpieces with fresh garden flowers. Adding those arrangements to thrifted containers gives me all the thrills. Not only are these summer centerpiece ideas budget-friendly, but they are totally unique. Today, I’ve pulled together more than 25 of my favorite floral arrangements, plus my latest design. You’ll see all types…
- How To Decorate A Summer Mantel: 3 Styles Using The Same Pieces
Hey friends, are you ready to refresh your mantel for summer? I recently updated mine with a few of my favorite decor pieces that I pulled from other areas around the farmhouse. I actually began with a minimalist look, which is always a challenge for me! I love that stripped-back style in magazines, but at heart, I’m definitely… - Dirt Road Adventures: Closing out May, A Week of DIY Projects and Healing.
Hey Friends, I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. We are settling back at home, and it’s been a long week of recovering from what they think was pneumonia. Lots of appointments this week, including another infusion. I’ve shared all the details on My Healing Journal. As we close out May, I’m hoping to get back… - How To Make An Easy Designer Style Pillow Slipcover For Less
Hey Friends, have you checked out the prices of those designer-style outdoor pillows lately? Wow, they can really run up the cost of your summer decorating! Fortunately, I have an easy solution that I think you will love. I wanted to add a splash of color to my porch seating areas and saw a gorgeous patterned pillow on… - Dirt Road Adventures: Memorial Day Weekend Adventures & Sales
Hey Friends, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. We’ve been at the beach most of the week, and the weather has been perfect. I brought all my DIY Serena & Lily Dupes with me and love how they are looking in the beach cottage. In addition, I took some time to curate some of my favorite… - Create Serena & Lily Inspired Rattan Candlestick Holders in Minutes
Hey friends, remember those Serena & Lily-inspired vases that I recently made? Well, I’m back with an even easier high-end dupe! Today, I’ll show you how to create your own rattan-and-brass look-alike candlestick holders in just a few minutes. This project requires only a couple of simple supplies, and the results are stunning. If you want that designer… - Antique Festival Shopping Guide: Thrifting with the Gals Tips for Success
‘Tis the season for antique festivals and pop-up vintage shows! There is truly nothing more fun than spending a Saturday browsing booth after booth of curiosities and one-of-a-kind finds. However, these large events can feel a bit overwhelming. After visiting two very different shows in recent weeks, I wanted to share some pro tips and lessons I learned… - Dirt Road Adventures: Spring Cleaning & Getting Ready For Summer
Hey Friends, I hope you had a great week. As we are approaching mid-May and Memorial Day weekend, we spent most of the week in cleaning mode. We removed our vinyl curtains from our screened porch and cleaned every inch of the house inside and out. Brad cleaned the outdoor kitchen and other outdoor clean-up tasks, so everything… - Using Architectural Salvage for Curated Art: The Secret to a Character-Filled Home
Hey friends, you know that I love collecting architectural salvage and have several pieces displayed in my home. While I’ve shared 25 creative ways to repurpose salvage in the past, today we are looking at these finds through a different lens: treating architectural fragments as fine art to add soul and history to your home. I’m sharing exactly…
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