Currently Browsing: Outdoors
DIY Outdoor Dining Table
My pals are like sisters to me. They are near and dear to my heart and I adore each and every one of them. We’ve been through lots of life transitions together, with the most recent one being becoming first-time home owners. Because a good portion of us now own humble abodes, we are always swapping decor finds, home improvement stories and tips. With that [...]
How to Stain a Deck
We’ve stained our deck three times since we moved in (once per summer), and we finally have it down to a science. It’s an afternoon project that makes a BIG difference. And you feel accomplished…a rare feat in home improvement! Here’s my quick and dirty how-to-stain-your-deck-in-an-afternoon directions: 1.) Power wash your deck. Do it. It makes a difference. Sure it’s a pain and you [...]
DIY Chalkboard Garden Signs
After I saw these garden tags at Pottery Barn, I wanted them. But after I saw the price ($39.00 for 3), I knew I couldn’t have them. Therefore, I decided to make my own, and now they have found a happy little home in my garbage pail herb garden as well as our veggie garden. How did I create them and how much did [...]
Thrillers, Spillers, Fillers, OH MY!
You know those containers that are truly a work of art? They are perfectly proportioned and just have it goin’ on…kinda like Halle Berry. I want one! Or two, or three or four. Pots like this one below transform a space and bring it to the next level. I’ve coveted these type of containers for many moons, but I had no idea how to create [...]
8-10 Pounds
Good guess. No, that’s not the amount of weight I want to lose before summer arrives. I mean, yes I’d like to lose 8-10 pounds, but I’ve come to terms with the fact that I like lattes and bread WAY to much to hit my goal weight. I digress…anyway, the point of this post is that 8-10 pounds is the amount of tomatoes a [...]
DIY Doormat Decor
The one constant thing in a Portlander’s life is rain. Just that fact alone makes some people run for the hills, but I promise, Portland is an amazing place to live. Anyway, what does rain have to do with a doormat? Well, because we are constantly wiping our feet, we’ve gone through a million doormats. They all seem to fade and look worn-out quickly. And if [...]
