Weeding out the hybrid babies and getting back to good ol’ heirloom gardening
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New Kitchen Island From Scraped Up Wood
One day the entire kitchen is getting a proper renovation. Until that time comes I am constantly reconfiguring it trying to keep it functional for a family…… Read more “New Kitchen Island From Scraped Up Wood”
DIY Playhouse
It all started with a wooden kitchen set being listed for free on the local classifieds. I expressed to my neighbor how I wanted to build a…… Read more “DIY Playhouse “
Sectional Sofa DIY
If you’re like me, you hate paying big money for home furnishings. I had these crummy sears sofas that were really uncomfortable and the seat cushions always…… Read more “Sectional Sofa DIY”
Apothecary
I’ve been storing my random dried herbs and tinctures etc in various paper bags around the house because I didn’t have a proper place for them all.…… Read more “Apothecary”
Upcycled Chair Spindle Tree Topper/Star
I have been set on doing a really elaborate rustic farmhouse style Christmas Tree this year and it seems that anything of quality at the local stores…… Read more “Upcycled Chair Spindle Tree Topper/Star”
Sew Cute Caddy
I originally made this to hold treats for a birthday party. Now it serves as my handy dandy sewing caddy. If you’ve never put holes in china…… Read more “Sew Cute Caddy”
Weekend Project: Garden Paths
Another chapter in our neverending backyard projects saga wrapped up this year with the installation of a firepit area and garden paths. We have really crummy grass…… Read more “Weekend Project: Garden Paths”
Every Kid Needs a Market Stand
Last summer when my inlaws got married they asked me to build them a mini ice-cream shoppe for the kiddos. So I dug in the scrap wood…… Read more “Every Kid Needs a Market Stand”
Garden Diversification: Installing a Pond
This spring we had the WORST mosquito problem. It was so bad that our municipality adopted a garlic spray plan to reduce them. We decided to take…… Read more “Garden Diversification: Installing a Pond”
Gone Junkin’
Here in Peace River Country there are a lot of gravel roads that lead to nowhere. Hiding behind the overgrowth, old homesteads on the bends whisper stories…… Read more “Gone Junkin’”
Our Thrifty Vintage Wedding
Our Wedding was featured at IntimateWeddings.com! When I married Mike we had four kids and were embarking on purchasing our first home together. Suffice to say, funds…… Read more “Our Thrifty Vintage Wedding”
