LOGGING RED PINE TREES TO MAKE REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS TO OUR LOG CABIN HOME. WE'VE TAKEN THE BARK OFF THE ONES THAT WILL BE USED, THEY'LL NEED TO DRY FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND THEN THEY CAN BE TAKEN TO THE SAW MILL AND CUT INTO REPLACEMENT LOGS!Home repair, it's a project that never ends especially when you live in a log cabin and this year we have a big project on our hands. We'll be renovating the cabins exterior by logging red pine trees and replacing damaged and rotted ... continue reading...
Farmhouse Plaid Pillows
FARMHOUSE STYLE DECOR IN A RUSTIC LOG HOME USING NEUTRAL'S WITH A POP OF GREEN. THE PLAID FABRIC FIT'S IN PERFECTLY WITH THE ROOMS SYTLE AND TO BRING IN A LITTLE SPRING I'VE ADDED PUSSY WILLOW BRANCHES TO THE OLD CHIPPY CROCK!I have a confession to make, I fell of the pillow wagon; ugh! I was doing so good without making a new purchase for so long but just like any other addiction I hit a weak moment and broke down. I just couldn't pass them up, they were the perfect green, the perfect ... continue reading...
Talk Till Dawn – 4
I’m excited to share with you a new series I’m starting called, “Talk Till Dawn”, I want this to be about my everyday life, the things I’m reading, eating, my everyday ups and down, along with photos that I’ve taken over the week.I haven’t decided yet how often this will be, right now I’m just going to get it going and see what comes of it. I encourage you to share with me similar situations and we can all support one another.My life and home is far from perfect even though I always ... continue reading...
Spring Farmhouse Table Using Green, Black & White
SPRING TABLE SETTING USING BLACK AND WHITE WITH POPS OF GREEN TO GET THE PERFECT, EASY TO DO FARMHOUSE LOOK!Out of pure boredom that I just couldn't take any longer I decided to get off my behind one evening and take the decor off the island, give it a good dusting, and put things away. Instead of that happening.....I reused it all in a different area. The more I got working the lazier I got, I didn't want to drag out the step stool to put things away so I decided to redecorate the ... continue reading...
Frog Scrubby Holder
RETRO FROG SCRUBBY HOLDER! IT'S THE PERFECT ADDITION TO THE CABINS KITCHEN, AND MAKES ME HAPPY EVERY TIME I SEE IT!Blast from the past! Do you remember these scrubby holders from the 70's? You know the one that was in every kitchen across America. I happened to be in TJMaxx doing a return and while I was there I decided to do a quick sweep of the store to see if anything I just couldn't live without caught my eye.Well I'll be darn there sitting on a shelf all by it's little lonesome ... continue reading...
Early Spring Porch
SIMPLE AND EASY SPRING PORCH DECOR USING NEUTRALS, FAUX FLOWER AND PLANT ALONG WITH A POTTERY BARN KNOCKOFF BUNNY PILLOW!I hate to even mention this word, snow, but the mitten state looks like it's going to get more tonight. Say what? I just thought it was safe to bring out a few spring decor pieces and add them to the front porch. I know better, Michigan always get's one more snow day always in April. Luckily I didn't do much decorating.I added the neutral pillows in black, ... continue reading...