A few months back my mom sent me this picture she found on Pinterest with a text that said: “Please make me one of these!” It’s a rare event that she requests something like this, so I decided I had to make one ASAP. The inspiration photo she sent me looked simple enough– a watering can hanging from a porch with a…
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Imagine this… You’ve just moved into a home with tall shade trees surrounding the property. Those big hardwoods provide plenty of privacy and protection from the sun, but there go all of your plans for that sunny perennial garden. Never fear, m’dears! I have been in your shoes, and I’m here to shine some light on the darkest parts of…
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It’s teacher appreciation week, and what better way to say “Thanks!” than Krispy Kreme donuts? If they’ve survived a whole school year of loud classrooms and chaotic playgrounds, there are not many teachers on Earth who will turn down some free donuts, I guarantee. I bought a dozen to take to all the teachers at Caroline’s preschool, but I gave…
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The day started like any other–a lazy weekend when my husband took the kids to visit his parents at their lake house. I stayed home to work on projects and get the laundry put away. But as soon as he walked through the door, I could tell something was different. Something had happened. His eyes were shining with excitement as…
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Who else needs some help with craft room organizing? This post is for you! Get your craft room organized with pretty but practical storage solutions from IKEA. These handy solutions solve all your craft supply organization issues! A craft room that looks beautiful in photos and actually stays organized in real life are two very different things. After years of…
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