I have come across many clay flowerpots and planters I absolutely adore only to pick them and find out they do not have any drainage holes. It's a big disappointment, considering pretty much all plants need adequate drainage to survive - however, it's not that difficult to drill drainage holes Continue reading
The Sunday Showcase Party | No. 199
Welcome to The Sunday Showcase Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your creations & ideas. Happy Father's Day! Just a Few Things Prior to Submitting Your Links *This Party is open to any project or idea you havemade or created and would like to showcase this week. Please Continue reading
Tackling Poison Ivy Vines & Amdro Giveaway Announcement
I'm a sponsored partner with AMDRO. All opinions are 100% mine.'Leaflets of three, beware of me.' Poison ivy is all around our property and appears in many different forms. Even though the leaves may not be present this time of year - the hairy, intertwined vines are a telltale sign poison ivy is Continue reading
Cicadas | The Return of the Magicicada Cicadas
This is the year the 17 year Magicicada periodical cicadas emerge. While the idea of a massive creepy crawly invasion tends to make me a little squirmy - the actual story behind the cicadas is really an impressive one. I recently came across this documentary film project by Samuel Orr, a filmmaker Continue reading
The Sunday Showcase Party | No. 198
Welcome to The Sunday Showcase Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your creations & ideas. Just a Few Things Prior to Submitting Your Links *This Party is open to any project or idea you havemade or created and would like to showcase this week. Please do not link up work Continue reading
Patio Herb Garden – Tiered Planters
Our herb garden this year has finally taken root. While there are still a few spots that need to fill in - I thought I'd better share now before it starts growing wild and out of control. For the past couple of years I have put together a small sized herb garden to sit on our back deck. I love the Continue reading
Inspiring Decor, Makeovers, Crafts & Recipes | Creative Reader Projects No. 192
Hello friends. Hope you are all enjoying these last few weeks of spring. My little guy and I are ready and waiting for the 'official' summer fun to begin! I am working my way through quite a few parties - so there are more fabulous features to come. It's such a pleasure to be able to showcase Continue reading
Tackling the Walkway Weeds with Amdro & a $50 Gift Card Giveaway
I'm a sponsored partner with AMDRO. All opinions are 100% mine. I am a true lover of all growing things outdoors...except weeds. They don't bother us as much when they are in the yard - and to be honest, we usually leave them be. However, our flagstone path is another story. Every spring we Continue reading
The Sunday Showcase Party | No. 197
Welcome to The Sunday Showcase Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share your creations & ideas. Just a Few Things Prior to Submitting Your Links *This Party is open to any project or idea you havemade or created and would like to showcase this week. Please do not link up work Continue reading
Crab Feast Party | Father’s Day Crab Boil with World Market
This post brought to you by World Market. All opinions are 100% mine. Growing up, a classic crab feast was always the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family and soak in the summertime. Steamed crabs, or crab boils, along with all of the traditional trimmings - are still, Continue reading













