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How to Make a Mini Burlap Banner
This cute banner is just the perfect little something to add to a wreath, basket, frame, a gift or anywhere you want to add a little message. Here’s how you make a mini burlap banner. It’s so easy! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) How do I make a burlap banner? Materials Instructions 1. Cut a piece of ribbon twice as big as the size you want your triangle to be. Fold it in half. Cutting against…
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Easy and Best Apple Crisp Recipe: Mom’s Apple Crisp
My mom always made us apple crisp growing up and passed her recipe on to me. It is the perfect fall dessert and is so easy and delicious. Scroll down for Mom’s Apple Crisp recipe! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Apple Picking The fall season is beautiful here in Upstate New York, and we like to enjoy all it has to offer. We may have a lot of snow in the winter, but fall is when…
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How to Make a Pumpkin Stack with Real Pumpkins
For years I have had a pumpkin stack, or topiary, on either side of the front door in the Fall using hollow faux pumpkins stuck together and placed on two pots. This year I decided I wanted to try to use real pumpkins! Let me take you through the steps of making a pumpkin stack using real pumpkins. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Let me add, in the Summer I like to have potted ferns on…
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10 Simple Ways to Decorate for Fall
Fall is my favorite season, and I’m sure I’m not alone! As a result, I just love to decorate for it. I have found that it doesn’t have to be elaborate or complicated. In fact, a lot of what you need is probably already in your home. To make it easier and to hopefully inspire you, I broke it all down into 10 simple ways to decorate for Fall. I will be sharing photos under each category to illustrate these simple ways. Some are my own, and some are from a group of talented ladies from all over Instagram. Feel free to click on the Instagram links under each photo…
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How to Hem Curtains WITHOUT Sewing in Two Ways
When buying curtains, it is often hard to find them in that perfect length for every window. Of course you want to avoid getting expensive custom made curtains in the exact length you need. So hemming them can be a regular occurrence. Many can just simply run them through their sewing machines. Others aren’t so talented and/or don’t have a sewing machine, like me! So I came across how to hem curtains without sewing in two ways. They are so easy, too! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.…
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How to Build a Garden Fence, Raised Garden Bed and Cucumber Climbing Screen
My son Tyler (17 years old) built our garden area himself. I put this post together with his help! Building a garden fence, raised bed and cucumber climbing screen is something you can do, too. I will go through the steps he took to build everything. Follow along to see how to build a garden fence, raised garden bed and cucumber climbing screen (our favorite part). (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Where the Love of Gardening…
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Staircase Makeover: How to Paint Stair Railings and Banisters
The time had come for the staircase in our home to get a little makeover. I decided to go from the orange tinged natural oak color to a beautiful black. It now pops instead of blending into the similar colored floors. It makes a statement! Let me take you through the steps we took in painting the banisters and railings black in this staircase makeover. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) How do I paint my staircase…
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10 Things You Won’t Regret Doing When Finishing a Basement
We finished our basement around two years ago now. After living with it this long, we have grown to really appreciate certain things that we did when finishing it. I have compiled a list of 10 things that we did that we not only don’t regret doing but are thrilled with! If you plan on finishing your basement, I hope reading this list first will help you in the decision making process. Here are the 10 things you won’t regret doing when finishing a basement: (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn…
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
With Father’s Day coming up, it’s time to start shopping for some of the special men in our lives! I’ve rounded up a list of gift ideas in this Father’s Day Gift Guide to maybe make shopping a little easier. You can click on any of the pictures to see more details and/or to purchase. Prices are under each item. Happy shopping! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) 1. Graphic Tees 2. Beer/Beverage Stuff 3. Cool Gadgets…
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Making a Basket Wall
I recently put up a basket wall in my dining room and love it! In this post, I will go through some things to think about when creating a basket wall. I also will show you how to add a little something to a simple basket to make it extra cute! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) The ceilings are higher in this room, so there is extra wall space to work with. I have a large…
