My kids went back to school about a month ago and I must admit, things are running pretty smooth around here during the school week….. despite the fact that we all still wish we were in summer break mode just a bit longer. But we’re not, so we set the alarm, put on our happy…
Today I wanted to share my favorite thrift store makeovers with you. One was with a purpose, one was a gift and one was by chance, but all have been some of my favorite projects that I have ever done. I am also super excited to be getting together with my monthly decor enthusiast group to share…
4th on the Porch at Sunset Ideas Although it’s not the 4th yet, I had a little pre 4th on the porch at sunset with the family the other day. Nothing fancy just some fruit punch, popcorn and margaritas….. for mom and dad. This year we will be celebrating the actual 4th in Tennessee with my sister,…
If there is anything you listen to over here at Duke Manor Farm, please, let it be what I have to say to you today. In fact, I wish it was advice one of you gave to me….and if you did and I didn’t listen, shame on me. So I am in a photo funk…..memories…
Welcome to the Summer Tour at Duke Manor Farm 2016. If you are joining from Jenna’s at Rain on a Tin roof, welcome. I am so happy to have you here. If you are new to Duke Manor Farm you can catch up on my real life funny farm here. Yes…it’s true, donkey’s and chickens really…
Welcome to the Summer Southern front porch at Duke Manor Farm …..and the Summer Simplified blog tour. The links to 4 days worth of simplified outdoor summer inspiration will be at the end of this post. If you are visiting me from my friend Yvonne over at Stone Gable, I am glad you are here. If this is your…
5 ideas to beat the winter blues in your favorite space These cold temperatures finally feel like it’s winter time in most of the country, although it was almost 60 degrees yesterday in Northeast Georgia, and along with the frigid air comes a bit of the winter blues…..but it won’t after today, because I am sharing…
Not even 30 degree temps and whipping winds could keep us from working on our first outdoor project of the year over the weekend….an outdoor fire pit. All was good and moving right along until the temperature reached 25 degrees the next day, and so we headed inside and decided it could wait to get finished another weekend. I should back it…
Happy New Year sweet friends! It feels like forever that I sat down to write a post, 8 days actually, and it feels good to get behind the camera and the computer again and share some inspiration, stories and happenings around my real life funny farm at Duke Manor Farm. The year couldn’t have ended…
What a fabulous way to end the week, sitting on my Holiday Southern Porch and sharing some amazing holiday ideas from my fellow bHome bloggers….and a giveaway. All the details at the end of the post. You would not believe the amazing weather we are having in Northeast Georgia this week. Cool enough for a sweater…
Happy Holidays Everyone ! I am so thrilled to be participating in Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday House Walk. This is my second year on the Holiday Home tour. It’s always such a treat to open my home up to others and to visit other holiday homes. Last year I greeted you with my donkey Oreo, this year…
My kids absolutely do not like the annual production of the family Christmas card but this year I finally found some Christmas card relief. They would rather do anything else……like clean up their room everyday for a year, or give up video game privileges for the week instead. Forget about getting hubby in the shot, he…