The gardening season has wound down and your garden shed is sitting empty and alone. It’s the perfect place to work on Christmas projects for the holidays. With just a little bit of rearranging you can turn your garden shed into Santa’s Workshop. There are a variety of things you can do in your garden shed if you have some workspace. All you need is a clear surface on aRead More →
As we move into the holiday season it’s time to think about gathering around your table. Spending time with friends and family brings us so much joy. And when you’re with the ones you love, that’s all that really matters. However, it’s nice to set your table with pretty decorations to make your meals and family feel special. Finding just the right centerpiece can feel overwhelming with everything that goesRead More →
When the new season rolls around, do you run down to the craft store or garden center and purchase items to add to your garden decor? They have the latest and greatest on display and you can visualize that new container, pillow or chalkboard on your porch. But then you start to feel a little guilty because when you walk through your garden shed or garage you see last seasonsRead More →
Every year my town hosts a Secret Garden tour where you can explore the latest and greatest ideas for your garden. The host gardens are filled with wonderful ideas to create magical corners in your garden. As you wander through these gardens you get a sense of peace. But the best part is that you can come away with garden decor ideas for your own garden. Although some gardens canRead More →
For years I dreamed of having a little garden shed. A place for working on garden projects and for relaxing. I was even willing to use the old broken down shed we had…that ended up in the trash. I kept dreaming and longing for that shed. And so I saved bits and pieces to go into my someday shed. I saved vintage windows, garden gates and even charming bicycles inRead More →
I’m enchanted with fireflies. Those little glowing bugs that flit around the garden at night. But I have never actually seen one in real life. I can only imagine what they would look like at dusk as you sit outside to enjoy the summer breeze. Over the years I have tried to bring that glow to my garden. Little bits of lights here and there to give the backyard someRead More →
Do you have a mason jar collection like I do? I love vintage blue canning jars but I’m not a purist. Modern-day clear jars are perfectly fine to use in my home and I even enjoy the new colored jars. Ball and Kerr are two of the most common jars available today. There are so many ways to use these lovely jars in your home and garden. Here are 10Read More →
With the change of seasons comes spring cleaning in our homes and gardens. You’ve been getting your yard and garden spruced up. But now it’s time to tackle the garden shed. Maybe your shed became a dumping ground during the winter months. In the late autumn, you stored all of the garden decor that needed protection during the winter. Then seasonal decorations and holiday gifts got stored in there andRead More →
I love to use vintage containers in my garden. They are longer lasting than many of the newer containers sold today and they add panache to your garden decor. I want to share how you can shop for vintage garden containers so that you can fill your garden with beautiful and functional finds. There are so many different containers that you can use in your garden. But there are someRead More →
Do you remember as a child going on a picnic with your family? Your mom packed the basket and you piled into the car and went someplace fun. Like the park in a neighboring town. After you ran and played for a while, out came the basket. And in that basket was a delicious meal. I don’t really remember what we ate. Probably peanut butter sandwiches. But the fun partRead More →