Perfectly Pretty Porches
by Kassie Pounds | interior design lover and blogger
There’s something about a beautiful summer day, a soft breeze, and relaxing with a sweet tea in hand (or iced coffee if you’re me and ...
Interior Design & DIY
Loving Where We Live
By Kassie Pounds
I’m going to go out on a limb and guess there are not many people out there who love every single thing about their home. I even read frequently about those who build ...
DIY Planter Box
Tools• Bar clamp• Belt sander• Mallet• Hand sander• Level• Tape measure• Extension cord• Drill
• Square • Sanding block • Table saw • Rags • Handsaw • Natural-bristle paint brush • ...
A Magical Christmas
By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger
Christmas has always been magical to me. It could be becauseI'm a dreamer, or maybe because I’m creative. Or maybe it’sbecause I ...
Reversible Season Decor
By Melissa Beal
Supplies:
4-5 old pickets 36 inches long
2 old pickets 24 inches long
Wood glue
Stencils
Nails or screws
Raffia
Ribbon
Flowers
Directions:
1. Gather 4-5 old pickets ...
Make Your Own Pumpkin Patch
By Melissa Beal
Supplies:
Two 2x4x8 studs or one 2x4x12 stud
220 grit sandpaper
dark walnut stain
orange acrylic paint
wood glue
wood stem from a tree ...
Fanatical for Fall
By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger
There’s nothing quite like the feeling when you realize the hot, humid days of a Texas summer are coming to an end, and you can almost ...
Mason Jar Planter Box
MASON JAR PLANTER BOX
Supply List:
1x4 pine board
1x6 pine board
Wood glue
Nail gun or hammer
1 ½ inch brad nails or finish nails
Dark walnut stain
(3) quart size mason ...
Setting a beautiful dining table
By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger
With the different seasons, I always do a dining room table refresh. I love to have a beautiful vignette. Not just for guests, even though ...
Easy DIY Rustic Wreath
Easy DIY Rustic Wreath
There’s nothing like a beautiful wreath to dress up a door, welcoming friends and family; or adding a wreath inside the house to easily change up décor. Here’s an ...
Spruce up your space for Spring
When the last of winters’ harsh weather turns into warmer, sun-filled days, it’s time to re-vamp your indoor décor! Sprucing up your home for spring can be as easy as following just these few ...
DIY raised garden bed
A raised garden bed can help your garden flourish and provide room to plant your favorite vegetables and flowers in a small backyard. Beds help with proper drainage and allows gardeners to ...
Warm up with five DIY projects to tackle this winter
(BPT) - For the avid DIYer in you, the winter season may cause a little anxiety while you're cooped up inside and unable to tackle those outdoor projects you'd love to finish. The good news, ...
Back-to-College: Design Tips for Small Living Spaces
(StatePoint) Moving on to college is an exhilarating first taste of true independence. It’s a time for self-directed growth, transformative lessons and the beginning of lifelong friendships. For ...
Fresh Perspectives: Vintage Book Art
By Ellen Miller
Old books are a treasure. When you find one completely intact, it’s quite a feat. Historically, I've passed on purchasing finds in not so perfect condition - ...
Fresh Perspectives: Using Sunshine to Light your Space
Solar Garden Chandelier DIY
by Ellen M. Miller
It’s that time of the year again when we relax a bit, enjoy longer days and outdoor adventures, even if they are close to home. ...
Make Yourself At Home: A Beautifully Rugged Refuge
By Fancy Nancy
Ah, the great outdoors. There are two schools of thought about becoming one with nature. There's sleeping under the stars, waking to the sound of singing birds and ...
Make Yourself at Home: Porch, Sweet Porch
by Fancy Nancy, Interior Designer
The official arrival of the spring season is upon us, more specifically the spring equinox. All over the world on March 20th, days and nights are ...
Fresh Perspectives: Repurposed Chalkboard Serving Trays
By Ellen Miller
I love a good repurposing project, don't you? I refer to them as Fresh Perspectives. Many of my materials are found at charity thrift stores, making me feel ...