One more week until school’s out for us! I am really excited about it. Lazy mornings, swimming lessons (which means 1/2 hour for me to sit in the sun and relax), and sunshine! We love spending time in the backyard. The kids can splash in our little pool, play tag on the grass, and the best part is having lunch or dinner outside. When we tell the kids we are eating outside they are more than excited for dinner.
DIY Umbrella Stand with Side Table
Make this quick and easy DIY umbrella stand that can be used as a fun patio side table. If you are wondering how do you make an umbrella stand, be prepared to be shocked. It is so easy, and can be incredibly inexpensive too! I like umbrellas for outdoor seating areas a lot. It gets … Read more
Dining Room Built in Bench with Storage
The dining room built in bench with storage is finally done!!! I started this project in January, before I started blogging, and it has taken too long to finish… but it is done now. I actually started blogging about all my projects so that I would have to finish them. Before I started documenting things … Read more
How to Install a Feature Plank Wall
Create a feature wall with ver few tools and less than $100! The dining room remodel is coming along. I can see the big picture even more as each projects is finished. And I swear that food tastes better when eaten in a beautiful space! Maybe not, but I’m definitely happier when I sit down to … Read more
How we Found More Storage in Our House
Storage is something that you always need more of in a house. I love watching House Hunters and the home buyers are always looking for lots of storage. When we bought our house 10 years ago we thought we had plenty of storage. Then we had kids…