There's a path that leads to the pond through a white arbor and it needed a little something extra. So here's a fun project I just completed on the stepping stones that lead down the path

beauties. I simply applied the product directly onto the existing window. And self-adhesive "leading" strips made the process so much easier. The full tutorial can be found on my blog post ...

Our front porch steps were basic concrete. We wanted to add architectural interest without spending a lot of money so using paint and painter's tape we added a faux stair runner to the front steps.

transform your grass patch into a garden haven. Choose a 'little bit of everything' to give your garden layers or color and texture. Use an eye-catching hard structure like a pergola or group of chairs as a central focal point. A pathway guides visitors and helps break up the area visually. Fill in the remaining gaps with flowers, shrubs, herbs or other plants of your choosing and Voila! Your garden is born.

husband and I came up with this solution to add flair and personality to the windows that is so easy on the pocketbook.

You just need plywood boards, picture molding and a simple 3' crown molding to complete the project! And your windows will totally thank you!

and simmer on the stove.

I made this yesterday and my kitchen smelled absolutely amazing! It was full of the crispness of lemon combined with the heady scent of vanilla and the occasional whiff of rosemary!

Absolutely wonderful!

#ProudestDIY

floor....white cabinets....subway tile and an island from IKEA....I am so glad we decided to make it our own. http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/my-macaroni...

cloudy and gray.

And depressing. Now....there are days when I like cloudy and gray. But every now and then I need a glimpse of joy to make me smile. So I created this fun spring mantel....with a little spray paint and birds and nest and branches.

And now my heart is smiling. :) #Itching4Spring

the night, totally relax in your jammies in the morning and have real quality time together.

So that is why it was important to me to have a very welcoming guest bedroom for people to come and stay at your home. I am sharing some bedroom decorating ideas – including the gallery wall I pulled together for this room.