Why Build a She-Shed? Why NOT!
Thanks to the novel coronavirus, most of us are spending more time at home than ever. And while some might…
Milk Paint Tips for Beginners {Video}
If you ever want to create an old-world chippy paint effect, Miss Mustard Seeds Milk Paint is my favorite to…
Spring Porch Tour in Full Bloom
Spring has officially sprung in Cincinnati! I snapped a few photos while everything is in full bloom. This is where…
Patriotic Front Porch for Summer
This year we’re excited to welcome new traditions with neighbors and friends and to kick off the summer season in…
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12 Welcoming Holiday Entrances
Merry Christmas eve, everyone! I hope you are enjoying the holidays and soaking in all of the gifts this season…
Why You Should Add Interior Millwork in Your Home
We are huge fans of creating a classically styled home that transcends time and survives ever-evolving trends. This is one…
150+ Kid-Friendly and Gore-Free Halloween Ideas
Good, clean Halloween decor that doesn’t make little kids cry is sometimes hard to find. I don’t necessarily want a…
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Front Porch in the Fall
Our front porch is finally coming together, so I thought I’d share a few snapshots in my “nod to fall”…
Front Porch Design Plan
I’m discovering that this front porch is one of my favorite places to sit every single morning. It’s tiny but…
6 Tips: Make Anything Look Like Wood
Holiday decorating just began here at home…how about yours? Our Ohio weather has spoken, and it’s forcing us to get…
How to Whitewash Your Pots + Planters
Whitewashing is such a classic, time-worn look and looks great every season. You’ll spot whitewashed finishes in almost every decor…
Our Deck, Before & After
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you will notice that some of our DIY projects have slowwwwwly evolved….
DIY: Potting Bench Woodworking Plans
DIY Potting Bench Total Cost = approximately $75Time to Make: 1 Day We love our potting bench which doubles as…
DIY Vintage Crates with Labels
Time sure is a-flying’…Memorial Day weekend marked our 10th anniversary in this house! I promise, this post does include a…
Summer Home Tour
If you’ve stopped by from Life on Virginia Street and this is your first time here, welcome! I’m so excited…
23 Ways to WOW with Curb Appeal
23 Tips to Wow with Curb Appeal! Visit this link to see all of these terrific ideas! This month, my…
Our Garage Woodshop Progress
Garage Woodshop – from upcycled materials The perfect distraction from finishing my ever-growing list of to-dos? Craigslist Introducing our new “salvaged”…
Curb Appeal: 4 Tips to Stand Out in the Crowd
This post is sponsored by Monrovia When I built my home ten years ago (and before the blog), playing in…
an old table turned potters bench
I love this time of year because everything seems so much more relaxed. It’s the calm before 9 months of…
Boxwoods & Grapevine Garlands
I love using natural elements around my house. This year I’m replacing stereotypical holiday decor (like colored leaves for fall,…
Framed Boxwood Wreath
Need some inspiration for your front door? Here is one of the most complicated DIY tutorials you will ever witness–a…