Use spray paint to make these easy projects for your Fall home I must admit I am a self-proclaimed spray painter. There’s not much I won’t spray a coat or two of paint on……well maybe not hubby or the kids. I thought it would be fun to share a few Fall projects that I did…
Will we trick or treat this year? Quick and easy ways to sprinkle Halloween into your home this year. For any Halloween enthusiasts ….that is the question. Will we trick or treat this year? I for one have never been a big fan f the day but have ventured out to a friend’s neighborhood a…
5 Inspiring Autumn Projects that you can do this weekend or anytime before Fall arrives I am sitting here patiently waiting for the first day of Fall to show up…September 22nd. Can.not.wait. Despite not a pumpkin in site or mums that have bloomed, it dosn’t mean that you can’t start sprinkling hints of Fall here…
5 Fall Projects ideas that will inspire you to create beautiful things this fall season. The first day of Fall is September 22nd…and it can’t come fast enough. If we are being honest, either can December 31st! But first things first, my favorite season Fall. I will welcome this season with open arms along with…
How to change your mood in minutes with flowers by creating a simple and beautiful flower arrangement. It is sure to put a smile on your face. Make no mistake about it, pretty flowers can change my mood in minutes. About the time it takes to put together a beautiful floral arrangement, my mood can…
See the history of Duke Manor including the inspiration for the front elevation, the layout, the property before and after. I always love taking a stroll down memory lane and looking at the changes that Duke Manor Farm has gone through over the last 18 years. Hard to believe that the property was once acres…
Years ago I made over a birdbath and through the years it has served all the birds around Duke Manor Farm well. Make an old birdbath pretty again and turn it into a beautiful spot for your birds to hang out. Make an old Bird Bath Pretty Again It’s been 8 years since I originally…
Christmas in July…Why Not! Come tour my previous holiday home tour and get inspired for your own holiday home this year! I don’t think I have ever thought of Christmas in July…until this year. Not sure why I even took down the holiday decorations considering the type of year we have had so far. Twinkling…
Tour a beautiful poolside retreat in sunny South Florida I must admit this year’s summer beach vacation didn’t go as plan. It just didn’t happen! Although we missed out on our annual trip to the beach we are making the most of it at our staycation at Duke Manor Farm. Family games, pool time, and…
The Georgia sun is brutal. I am sharing budget-friendly shade options for the hot sun that have helped around Duke Manor Farm. Having a pool to cool off in the hot summer months has been wonderful. Sitting in the hot summer sun, not so much. Since we installed our backyard pool four years ago I…
Simple Way to refresh outdoor stairs that have been neglected with a little tape, some paint and a few hours one weekend We have a front door, side door and a door in the garage leading into the house. Guess which one takes a beating, looks like a hot mess AND is the one most…
Simple Outdoor Dining Ideas that will help to set the perfect imperfectly dinner table this summer Happy Summertime! The weather, the sunshine, the long days. What’s not to love about this time of the year, including a good meal outdoors. Admittedly it’s usually disposable plates that grace my outdoor table when we eat outside. Occasionally…