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I have loved having window boxes at my upstairs windows. It’s easy in the summertime to know how to embellish them with beautiful annuals, but when winter comes, I struggle with knowing what to add, aside from Christmas greens.
One day I was perusing Pinterest when I saw an idea that caught my eye. I adapted the picture I found and came up with boxes that I’m loving! They’re like little winterscapes.
Continue reading “Winter Window Boxes”I have loved having flower boxes hanging from my upstairs windows. My dad told me I would set our house off from the others in the street by their embellishment. He was right.
Even the simple task of opening the window to water them each day is a pleasure I enjoy. Early in the morning when my neighbor’s roosters are crowing, I lift the window and slowly pour a stream of water from my pink watering can into my Sweet potato vines, Creeping Jenny and Geraniums. Therei just something about that slow routine in the quiet of the early morning that I love.
However, I was unsure how to keep them watered while we were away a few days each week of the summer. Then I came across a simple way to create a watering globe!
Continue reading “Homemade Watering “Globes””I love my front porch and keeping it inviting is important to me. I want to feel that it’s always opening its arms and welcoming all who pass to sit down, enjoy the shade and have time to rest. That takes careful attention to the chairs, rugs and flowers out there. The pillows on the chairs also need to be refreshed, especially after a summer of sunshine beating down, fading their colors. I don’t want to buy a new pillow for each season, but I do want the pillows to coordinate with the time of year. Here’s how I accomplish that without spending a fortune ~
Continue reading “Autumn Front Porch On a Budget”
I’m so thankful it’s officially springtime! I’m devoting today’s post to all things spring – from tablescapes to cleaning lists, I’ve got some ideas to help you enjoy this season to the fullest!
Easter is right around the corner, so look below for some ideas for your table and your menu! But as you consider inviting guests over, read this post to be reminded of the best way to open your home in order to sweetly share the Gospel.
If you want to set a spring-y table, here are five different centerpieces you could easily create.
Wintertime makes your outdoor areas a mess and less than inviting! You’ll find ideas to refresh your porches for spring here.
Lighter meals and fresh ingredients are perfect for spring suppers. This Salmon Salad is amazing and perfect for springtime!
If you need some Spring cleaning lists to get you motivated on cleaning winter out of your house, check out this post that is full of great plans!
Finally, my all-time favorite Spring/Easter Cake is this Coconut Cake with Lemon filling. It’s a family tradition that we all anticipate!
Refresh your home with a Happy Spring!
Happy Fall, Y’all!
We love being outside when we’re home. For that reason, I wanted to add some nice fall decor to enjoy out there. I’m not finished yet, but here is where we are so far.
I look forward to entertaining outdoors this fall. Fires in the fire pit on cool evenings are just so cozy and inviting. I’m praying about planning an event so we can invite our neighbors over.
A simple menu of
would be so easy to pull together! What could you do simply that would pull people into your backyard or home? Popcorn? Pizza? Donuts from Dunkin or these easy homemade ones? Pray about it, then put it on your calendar! Use it to encourage others, pray for the hurting and be a blessing to your own family.
From my cozy backyard,
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