10 Fun and Easy Summer Wreaths

I have a confession..I love wreaths! If you are a regular reader, you have probably already figured that out! ;-) I have one on the inside and outside of every exterior door in my house! And this is my favorite time of year for creating them with so many fun holidays and iconic images that just say summer! Sooo....I thought I would share my ten favorites with you!

Eight Ways to Get Farmhouse Summer Style

June has arrived and summer weather is definitely here in Georgia! It's time for me to start adding some summery accents to my home. I love the simplicity of farmhouse style because it just seems to lend itself to the ease and slower pace of our summer lifestyle. And the good news is that you don't have to spend a fortune to do it! I am sharing eight ways to create that look and still go easy on your budget!

Five Favorite No-Sew Summer Projects

Woo hoo! June has finally arrived and the early months of summer are here! I love this time of year when we can move outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather...before the sweltering heat and mosquitoes set in! ;-) It's time for those traditional family get-togethers that roll around...graduation, picnics and end of the school year celebrations! So I am sharing my favorite easy-to-make projects to add a personalized touch to the festivities!

8 Easy Projects for the Garden

My favorite time of year has arrived and so has my favorite occupation...getting my yard in order followed by loooong spells of what I call patio sitting! It's time to hit the gardening center and fill my favorite containers with fresh flowers and herbs! So I am sharing eight ways to display flowers and plants...including a little bit of the unusual plus a few unexpected ways to dress up the ordinary.

10 Easy Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May is well on its way, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day just around the corner, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

10 Easy Spring Centerpieces

 

I love Spring  in the South! It's time to bring in fresh flowers to add a touch of it to the indoors as well...and a centerpiece allows them to shine as the star of your table. Just gather up a few simple items such a basket or a tureen and stacks of your favorite plates, napkins and cups to finish it off and you are good to go! Here are a few of my favorites...

Happy Mother's Day

A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them. ~Victor Hugo
Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to each of you! Enjoy your special day!       

                      

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5 Ways to Use French Lavender in Your Home

Traveling to France is not in the cards for me right now but there are reminders of previous visits that always bring back wonderful memories....among them the scent of fresh lavender. So I am sharing one of my favorite ways to feel as though I have had a little trip to France…adding the wonderful scent of French lavender to your home!