A friend told me this weekend that the universe was whispering to me and I wasn't listening, so clearly, it had to begin screaming. And screaming it is. As in lower back pain that... Just. Keeps. Coming. Back. No pun … [Read more...]
New in the Shop – Galvanized Maple Buckets
Hola! Bienvenido. This post is brought to you in conjunction with studying for a spanish test, feeding dogs and my daughter making a delicious dinner. She sautéed chicken with maple syrup, butter a splash of maple sugar, raspberry jam, … [Read more...]
Finding Fall Home Tour 2015
Today is one of my favorite days of the year for blogging. The first day of the Finding Fall Home Tour! I am so lucky that this year I have paired with 16 other amazing bloggers to share our home, all decked out for fall, with you. And … [Read more...]
My Book – DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts
I am not sure I have ever posted on a Sunday. If I have, it was a really long time ago. So, there must be a really good reason why I am posting today.... The day has come when I can share all of the details of my book! Did you guess? … [Read more...]
Simple Summer Mantel
So it is still not officially summer and my kids are still in school, but I must admit I am already in full summer mode. In fact, I am writing this post on my second vacation of the summer. Don't hate me, but I am in Hawaii visiting one … [Read more...]
Summer Home Tour – Farmhouse Fresh
The Tuesday morning after Memorial Day weekend is that perfect blend of well rested and bummed that the weekend is over. Luckily, today, I am able to start this Tuesday by joining Gina of Shabby Creek Cottage on her Summer Tour of Homes. … [Read more...]
Decorating an Outdoor Seating Area
The house I grew up in was a split-level home with the kitchen on the second floor. There was a door in the kitchen and the dining room to the back of the house, which would be great under normal circumstances. However, in our home, … [Read more...]
Repurposed Galvanized Side Table
I have been wanting to replace the side table in our family room for a while now. It was slowly starting to warp and the planks were separating, so it was time for a change. I kept looking through catalogs and seeing what was out there. … [Read more...]
Simple Christmas Mantel
When I sit in front of the fire and look up on our simple Christmas mantel, I can't help but think back on my childhood Christmas celebrations. I so hope we are creating great memories for our girls that they can look back on. One memory … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Christmas Decorating Home Tour
I have busily been pulling all of the final details together for our Christmas decorating so I can share them with you today. I am hoping you will be able to find some ideas and inspiration so you can use them in your own home. This year, … [Read more...]
DIY Galvanized Wreath
Eeekkk!!! I am so excited to share this project with you today. This Christmas DIY galvanized wreath has been living in my head for weeks – and now, here it is! I sat down Friday night at the kitchen counter and figure it out and got it done! So, … [Read more...]
How to Age New Galvanized Metal & Make a Vintage Window Memo Board
Did you ever have an idea in your head – try to make it work – but it kept fighting you. But, you didn’t give up until you got it the way you wanted? Well that is the case with trying to figure out how to age new galvanized metal for my vintage … [Read more...]
Junkers United – Repurposed Milk Crate Stool
If this is your first time visiting from the Junkers United group – welcome! I am so excited to be joining with such a great group of ladies. If you would like to see my past projects that involve "junk", you can visit my upcylced projects or my … [Read more...]
So You want to Build a snowman- Galvanized Snowman
Have you seen Frozen? Didn’t Olaf make a great movie even better? If you didn’t see it, Olaf is the snowman sidekick. And then there is the song… “Do you want to build a snowman…” Well we did, but we decided to build a galvanized snowman. … [Read more...]
Decorating Ideas: Summer Tablescape
I have a secret to confess. I am not the best hostess in the world. … [Read more...]
Galvanized Plumbing Material Succulent Garden
Today I want to share with you a succulent garden I made using galvanized plumbing material. But first, there is story as to how I got here… Last week, my girlfriend texted me right about the time my daughter’s bus arrives. Normally, that would … [Read more...]
Galvanized Tub Christmas Tree
Recently how I shared with how I never met a (reasonably priced) old toolbox I didn’t like – and then want to bring home with me. … [Read more...]