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- Dirt Road Adventures: A Charleston Wedding & Weekly Recap
We are currently enjoying Charleston, SC, as we are here to attend a wedding later today. However, I didn’t want you to miss anything from last week, so here is the recap. I’ll fill you in on all the fun things we did and the wedding highlights next week. Have a blessed week! In Case You Missed It… - How To Crochet A Purse: Easy Vintage-Inspired Free Pattern
Hey friends! I’m back with another project for my ‘Old School’ Nostalgic Crafts Series. I’ve been experimenting with vintage-inspired crochet purses, and I’m so excited to share this week’s design with you. This project is beginner-friendly, using simple stitches to create a unique handbag in just a few hours. I’ve included everything you need to know, from a… - How To Style Your Kitchen Windowsill: Cozy Decorating with Plants & Herbs
Hey friends! As I’ve been updating my kitchen for spring and summer, I’ve found myself drawn to adding more greenery. Bringing the garden indoors makes the kitchen feel fresh, warm, and cozy—the perfect way to embrace the season. If you have a sunny window that feels a little bare, you’re sitting on the perfect opportunity to decorate with… - Dirt Road Adventures: One Year Journal Update, A Therapeutic Craft, and more
Hey Friends, can you believe it’s been exactly one year since I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer? What a year it has been!! Lots of tears, prayers, and blessings. I updated my journal by reviewing the year and counting my many blessings. I had my first hair appointment this past week, and although it’s still very short, it’s… - How to Crochet A Nostalgic Granny Square Pillow Cover: Free Pattern
Hey friends! Are you looking for the perfect way to add a little cozy, vintage charm to your home? You’ve probably noticed that nostalgic granny squares are popping up everywhere lately—from high-end home decor to cozy fashion. I’ve been adding more of that ‘Modern Heritage’ feel to my own home, so I decided to whip up a unique… - Dirt Road Adventures: Thrifting, Shopping, Crocheting, and Allergies
I hope you had a good week. Brad and I both have been suffering from allergies, and mine turned into a severe sinus infection. I’m slowly getting better, but it’s not been fun. As a result, I’ve stayed most of the week indoors and worked on projects. I’m settling into Spring decorating and hoping to share some new… - How to Make a Round Vintage Crochet Placemat: Pottery Barn Inspired
Hey friends! As soon as I spotted the vintage-inspired crochet placemats at Pottery Barn, I knew I could duplicate that high-end look for a fraction of the cost. I recently shared how to crochet doilies as part of my ‘old school’ nostalgic craft series, and really, these round placemats are just oversized doilies! They are incredibly easy to… - How to Style Vintage Swans & Whimsical Vases – Granny Chic Thrifting
Why is everyone obsessing over vintage swan planters and vases right now? It’s one of the hottest trends in the ‘Grandmillennial‘ and ‘Cottagecore‘ aesthetics, making swans the undisputed ‘it’ animal for 2026. Designers are calling them a ‘quiet balance of delicacy and strength’—and I couldn’t agree more! But swans aren’t the only vintage vessels making a comeback. My… - Dirt Road Adventures: April – The Hot & The Cold
Hey Friends, can you believe it’s almost mid-April? We were at the beach for 10 days over the Easter holiday, and after returning home, we are still catching up on March. The weather has been crazy! I’ve never turned my thermostat from heat to cool and back again so many times. The crazy thing is, I’m doing it… - How to Make a Boutique Style Glass Cutting Board (Reverse Decoupage Tutorial)
Hey friends, you know I love getting the high-end boutique decor look for less, and I think I nailed it with this Boutique-Style Glass Cutting Board tutorial. Using an inexpensive, clear tempered glass board and napkins of my choice, I’ve added high-end style to my kitchen with reverse napkin decoupage. It’s actually the same technique I used for… - How to Get the Natural Wood Kitchen Trend (Without Replacing Painted Cabinets)
Have you heard that the latest in kitchen trends is moving away from cold surfaces and painted cabinets? Instead, homeowners now want a warm, cozy feel, and natural wood cabinets and countertops are back in style. But what if you can’t afford to update your cabinets? Are you just out of luck? We’ve been living in our farmhouse… - Dirt Road Adventures: Easter Weekend, Spring Projects, Finding Purpose!
Hey friends! Happy Easter! We are spending this blessed holiday at our beach cottage and experiencing amazing weather. Our state flower, the dogwood, is now in full bloom. As I snapped this photo, I was reminded of the spiritual significance of the dogwood bloom. Did you know that the four petals represent the cross on which Jesus died?…
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