This simple Vertical Garden with Removable Rain Gutter Planters makes a great weekend project! Made out of 2x4's and vinyl rain gutters, this project is easy enough for even the most novice DIYer. (If we can build it, so can you!) This vertical garden planter is attractive, convenient, and (bonus!) it can provide a lovely backdrop for a backyard refuge. (I'm planning to build a couple more and string them with twinkle lights in the winter!) This project kicked off when we saw a … [Read more...]
Beach Towel Bunny Easter Basket [Step-by-Step Tutorial]
Perfect for kids young and old, a Beach Towel Bunny Easter Basket is fun, practical, and SUPER easy to make! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. I'm one of those Moms. You know; the kind that makes Easter baskets for her kids long past the time they stop believing in a giant globe-trotting rabbit that poops out chocolate eggs. At our house, the Easter bunny observes no age limits. If you call me Mama and you stay over at my house on Easter Eve, … [Read more...]
Irish Blessing Celtic Knot Shamrock Print {May the Road Rise…}
This hand-painted watercolor printable – perfect for St Patrick’s Day – depicts a Celtic knot shamrock in shades of green and aubergine, encircled with the familiar, comforting words of the traditional Irish Blessing. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. POST UPDATE: Originally posted March 17, 2016. When Mr B and I went to school together back at old Madison High, one of the best parts of our day was our concert choir class. (Mr B is a gifted … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Own Birthday! (+ Coffee Mug Planter DIY)
Make your own happiness! Celebrate your own birthday (or any special day) with this easy Spring Coffee Mug Planter DIY, and deliver some sunshine to the people who mean the most to you! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. It is our habit – mine and Mr. B’s – to watch an episode of “I Love Lucy” in the early morning before we set off to work. One of my favorite episodes is “Lucy’s Last Birthday,” in which Lucy gets depressed when she thinks everyone has … [Read more...]
Homemade Fortune Cookie Recipe | Takeout Box DIY + FREE Printable Fortunes
Our easy Homemade Fortune Cookie recipe provides an easy, step-by-step directions. Add a DIY Takeout Box and personalized fortunes for an extra-special touch! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. No matter how old you are, the moment when you crack open a fortune cookie still holds a little magic, and personalized fortune cookies are a great way to say I Love You! (Or Happy St. Patrick's Day, or Joyous Arbor Day, or whatever day you want to … [Read more...]
DIY Fabric Tortilla Warmer (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
DIY Fabric Tortilla Warmers are inexpensive and easy to make, and can be sewn - start to finish - in less than an hour! To use, just slip warm tortillas into the pocket, where they stay warm until you're ready to eat! (Or microwave tortillas right in the warmer!) Makes a thoughtful hostess gift, too! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Do you have an indispensable gadget in your kitchen that you didn’t know you needed until you got it? A unique … [Read more...]
Vintage Windows DIY • Epic Family Photo Display
This Vintage Window DIY makes an awesome Family Photo Display that will finally bring the everyone together - from all your branches - in one wonderful place! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. "Are you a poet or a dancer, a devil or a clown – Or a strange new combination of the things we've handed down?" ~ Marc Cohn, "The Things We've Handed Down" Our family - like most families I know - doesn’t really fit on the archetypal “family … [Read more...]
How to Start Raising Mason Bees {& Why You Will Love Them}
Exceptionally easy to raise, Mason Bees are ultra-gentle uber-pollinators that will improve the health and well-being of your flowers, fruit crops, and garden. We teamed up with BeSpoke Bee Supply to bring you this sponsored post. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Are You a Backyard Gardener? Have you heard about Mason Bees? These little non-stinging, super-pollinating bees are one of the best kept secrets of the gardening world, and Mr B … [Read more...]
“Kissing Hand” Share Chair {DIY Teacher Gift | School Auction Project}
This adorable "Kissing Hand" Share Chair makes an enduring teacher gift or classroom school auction project. (Or make it for your favorite kiddo!) Post includes everything you need to know, including easy step-by-step instructions, free patterns & printables. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. We draw names for Christmas, and a few years ago, I was thrilled when I drew our niece Lauren's name. Lauren is a first grade teacher, and I knew … [Read more...]
How to Make a Fairy Garden Terrarium
Invite a little Magic into your home! Easy instructions for how to make a whimsical Fairy Garden Terrarium, with ideas for the changing seasons. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. When I was a kid, I spent many summers at Camp NamanuCamp Namanu in Sandy, Oregon, and it is still one of my favorite places on Earth. It is a place where anyone, regardless of age, can hold out hope that Magic is still alive and well in this world. For more than 90 years, … [Read more...]
