Last week, in addition to painting our cabinets, I went crazy and did some landscaping to our back yard. The beds were barren, the weather was beautiful and there were all kinds of plant sales before Mother's Day. So I took a couple days and with a little help from friends, I … [Read more...]
The Look for Less: Carriage Garage Door
My husband and I often love to drive through older neighborhoods in St Louis, admiring the homes that have been updated but still have some of the vintage charm in the details and architecture. One of those details that we both fell in love with, is carriage-style garage … [Read more...]
Outside Progress & White-Washing Brick
The weather has been lovely this week and I've had a major itch to start planting. I couldn't put it off any longer and I knew if I didn't get at it this week, then I wouldn't have time again until June. Vintage Market Days of Northwest Arkansas is coming up in less than 4 … [Read more...]
Garden Plans For Our Yard
Hello friends! Today I am going to set up my booth space for Vintage Market Days! Tomorrow is supposed to be pouring down rain, so we are getting a head start on transporting everything there. I'm really nervous. Even though I know how things will go (generally) and most … [Read more...]
Our Outdoor Spaces, Some Inspiration and the Plan
Welcome to my first post on something I'm very interested in becoming better at: GARDENING! First things first. When I was talking to all my go-to garden experts, they all said the same thing: DEVELOP A PLAN This planning phase must include: 1. Note what … [Read more...]