Virtual Meet and Greet!

Hello and welcome! One of my blogging besties Jann, over at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson is hosting a blogging Meet & Greet.  For those who are unable to attend in person, she has extended an invitation for a virtual meet and greet link party. The party goes live tomorrow morning, so come along--maybe you'll learn something new about your favorite bloggers and make a few friends along the way...

Perfect pink rose

Friday's Find: Flower Power!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Sharing a little flower power to brighten your day--today's fabulous features are all floral inspired...

Vintage seed packets

Urban Jungle Bloggers: Plant Color Pop!

Hi there! Today I'm joining Urban Jungle Bloggers and this month is a celebration of summer using color as a backdrop for our favorite plant(s)...

Hydrangeas

Red, White and Blue Yo-yo Wreath

Happy Wednesday Friends! Oh how I love nifty, thrifty handmade finds, like these colorful quilter's yo-yos ! Today I'm getting crafty with a patriotic flair...

Red, White and Blue Yo-yo Wreath

From Thrifted Tote to Pretty Painted Picnic Caddy!

Greetings Friends! You may remember this raw wooden tote I found at an estate sale awhile back.  Come see how I've repurposed it for outdoor dining...

Picnic caddy for outdoor dining

Friday's Find: Yay for Yard Sales!

TGITF Friends! Yard sale season is upon us and that's where I scored most of today's fab finds...

Yard sale finds of the week

New Life for an Old Grill: The Easy Way to Replace Damaged Parts

Happy Wednesday! Do you have an outdoor grill that has seen better days? After nine years, mine definitely had! Come see how I gave it new life just in time for grilling season...

Repair an outdoor grill

Messages from my Garden!

Greetings Friends! Hope you have had some time to relax this weekend.  Don't you just love a fun garden sign? Old or new, humorous or thought provoking, I enjoy looking for them in gardens I visit.  Today I'm sharing some of mine...


Garden signs

Friday's Find: Hankie Heaven!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! I cannot resist a dainty vintage hankie and every so often I discover a treasure trove of these lovelies. Today I'm sharing my finds and how I use them in my home...

Vintage hankies

Outdoor Chandelier Update

Happy Wednesday Friends! Do you enjoy updating your yard sale finds?  Come see how I transformed my outdoor chandy...

Outdoor chandelier

Backdoor Lemonade Stand

Greetings Friends! It's starting to feel like summer here and for me that means fresh squeezed lemonade.  There is nothing more refreshing after a hot morning in the garden...

Lemonade serving station

Friday's Find: Junk-tastic Toolboxes!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Here's my favorite find this week, all decked out for the Fourth of July! Come see what else I found...

Repurposed toolbox planter

Recreated Whimsical Garden Stones

Happy Wednesday Friends! Don't you just love finding a good clearance aisle? Recently, I scored these chalkboard Easter eggs for 90% off and decided to recreate them as garden stones...

Whimsical garden bugs