Late Summer Garden Stroll

Happy Monday, Friends! It's H.O.T. here in Texas so gardening during the month of August means making sure my flowers are watered daily and any trimming or weeding is complete by 10:00 a.m.--can you relate? Despite the heat, drought-tolerant blooms still bring me joy. Please join me for a late summer garden stroll

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Gathered from the Garden Botanical Lanterns

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Welcome to the Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted this month by Sara from Birdz of a Feather! Today I'll show you how to craft beautiful botanical lanterns that can be used indoors or outdoors. Best of all, you can gather most of the supplies from your garden

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Whimsical Rose Gold Rabbit - Garden Glow Up Series

Happy Monday, Friends! It's time for my latest garden glow up and today I'm sharing the simple mini makeover of some faded garden decor. Follow along to see how I transformed this whimsical rabbit in minutes

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Summer Serenity in the Garden - Elegant Breakfast for One

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Welcome to the Summer Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by my sweet friend Rita from Panoply! It's always a pleasure to set a lovely table for guests but today I want to encourage you to treat yourself--follow me to the garden for an elegant summer breakfast for one

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Vintage Birdcage Refresh - Garden Glow Up Series

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm continuing my Garden Glow Up Series with the refresh of a vintage birdcage scored at a yard sale. If you also have some garden decor that has seen better days, I hope this post will serve as inspiration to reuse and recreate a piece without spending a penny

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April Showers Brought May Flowers!

Happy Monday, Friends! We've all heard the expression April showers bring May flowers. While that's not always the case here in Texas, I'm happy to report that we've had a very rainy April that indeed brought a profusion of flowers to my Hill Country garden

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Spruced Up for Spring Plant Sanctuary Mantel

Happy Monday, Friends! I have enjoyed the plant sanctuary mantel I styled to brighten the winter months so much that I decided to tweak it a bit for spring. Check out these simple seasonal updates and remember, a green thumb is not required to create your own plant sanctuary

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Armillary Sphere Sundial - Garden Glow Up Series

Happy Monday, Friends! I'm a big fan of completing garden projects in early spring before the Texas temps soar. Some of my favorite garden decor were originally yard sale finds that I brought home and refreshed, including this armillary sphere sundial

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7 Creative Ways to Cultivate a Botanical Haven in Your Home

Happy Monday, Friends! Maybe you're like me and love bringing the outdoors inside but haven't always had the best luck with houseplants. After finding several bargain plants last month, I have been gradually cultivating a haven of greenery and today I'm sharing what's worked for me

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Plant Sanctuary Winter Mantel and Gallery Wall

Happy Monday, Friends! Once the holiday decorations are put away for another year, my house always feels a little bare, and it doesn't help that the pollen count/seasonal allergies limit my time outdoors. So I decided to create a living plant sanctuary to chase away the winter blahs--green thumb not required

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Rustic Foraged Winter Garden Containers

Happy Monday, Friends! If you're like me and the garden in its dormant state makes you a little sad, today I'll show you how to add some festive color to your sleeping garden and best of all, it won't cost you a penny

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Thrifty Mailbox Makeover

Happy Monday, Friends! The mailbox is the first thing you see as you approach my home and mine had become faded and honestly kind of sad looking so...I gave it a thrifty makeover! Come see how I used supplies I had on hand to create a fresh new look without buying a thing

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Good Day Sunshine! Vintage Headboard Trellis

Happy Tuesday, Friends! It's time for the Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted this month by Sara from Birdz of a Feather! Today I'm sharing a repurposed vintage headboard that can be used as a trellis in your flowerbed

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The Two Faces of Mother Nature: Kerrville Catastrophic Flood

Greetings Friends. My original post for today was an upbeat celebration of nature that included a series of photographs featuring this adorable tiny fawn that visited my garden last week. Little did I know that only a few days later, Mother Nature's darker side would ravage my community with catastrophic flooding

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Texas Hill Country Summer Meadowscape Garden

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I am excited to join the Outdoor Summer Tours hosted by dear Cindy from County Road 407.  I'll show you how I embrace Mother Nature in my Texas Hill country garden style by cultivating a drought-tolerant meadowscape that encourages pollinators

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Memorial Day Sales: Fabulous Find 419

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Each year, there are certain items I wait to buy until the Memorial Day weekend sales. Today I'm sharing the bargains I scored for my outdoor entry and walkway, including these pretty new doormats

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Heavenly Honeysuckle Picnic in the Garden

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Today I'm delighted to join the 2025 Summer Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by gracious Rita from Panoply. Join me for a simple picnic in the garden celebrating one of my favorite scents of summer--heavenly honeysuckle

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15 Minute Birdbath Fountain Refresh

Happy Monday, Friends! It's been a minute since my last 15 minute fix, and today I'm sharing how to quickly clean up and refresh a grimy birdbath fountain so you (and the birds!) can enjoy it through the summer months

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DIY Salvaged Outdoor Cushions (No Sewing!)

Happy Tuesday, Friends! It's time for another Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted this month by Sara from Birdz of a Feather. If you've been slow to part with linens or other salvaged fabric that has seen better days, I've got just the craft for you! I'll show you how to  cover outdoor cushions--no sewing required

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How to Copper Wash Wasp Decoys

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever tried decoys to deter wasps, yellowjackets or hornets from nesting near your home? After hanging these chemical-free alternatives last year, the paper hives became dingy over time so I'm sharing my solution

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