Easy Summer Apple Cobbler made with biscuit mix and fruit. Perfect for the summer season! With a week to go before the big 4th of July celebration, it’s time to talk about the food. Particularly yummy desserts….Easy Summer Cobbler. As much as I like to experiment and try new recipes for my family, I also…
A few ideas to celebrate Independence Day with sprinkles of red, white and blue around your home. Is it just me or has the last 6 months been a big blur? I mean it feels like the end of the year is right around the corner. But before we even go there, I’m taking July…
Put these plants in your summer garden for many years of happy colorful returns….without a lot of fuss even in the hot summers. It’s taken several years of trial and error, but I think I finally figured what works in my summer garden. I am talking about plants that require little maintenance over the summer…
Easy Poolside Towel Rack that’s budget-friendly that anyone can put together with a few materials and a bit of time. So, how did it go with last week’s idea? Are you considering putting up any screens this summer to protect you from flying insects? This week I have another idea that you will thank me for,…
One way to get rid of mosquito’s in your outdoor space is to install DIY window screens. I am sharing the tutorial as well as a full materials list so you can sit out….without the bugs. So, how did it go with last weeks idea? Find any outdoor furniture to makeover and look all pretty…
Makeover your worn outdoor furniture with these ideas. Your furniture will be looking as good as new for the summer season. With pool season just a few weeks away I’ve have been sprucing up the backyard patio and around the pool. We spend so much of our time out there so I want it to…
Love is in the air with these 7 tips that will help create a strong and loving marriage. Love is in the air….. especially today. I am celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary. Nothing like being hunkered down at home with the love of your life and having a romantic dinner by candlelight…. on the patio….with…
Set a pretty table using what you have for Mothers Day I consider myself blessed to celebrate my birthday, mothers day and my wedding anniversary all within two weeks of each other. It’s the only two weeks of the year that I see my very laid back and calm husband fuss to make me feel…
The Painted Back splash 7 years Later and how it’s held up in an active kitchen Welcome to this weeks Home & Decor Encore! This week I am sharing the project that started it all when I began to update my kitchen a few years back. Before the paint, before the faucet swap, before changing…
A Simple tip to update old outdoor chairs using spray paint and aluminum foil. I am trying to use my time wisely during the shelter in place to get a few projects done around the house. Projects that won’t require a lot of effort or materials or at least materials that I can order on-line…
Make these easy DIY Place mats for your Easter or Spring Table that you can make with some rope and an old place mat I am quite traditional when it comes to Easter Dinner. Since I was suffering from FONH (fear of no ham), I went ahead and ordered one from Cracker Barrel. I wasn’t…
5 Simple Easter Treats to make for your Easter celebration using easy recipes or store bought items I’ve been scrambling to put a plan together for our Easter meal….and dessert. I told my husband I wanted Easter Sunday to feel extra special despite not including most of the traditional Easter Sunday activities ( sans church,…