a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
I have an outdoor dining table that had some cracking paint. I repaired the top and painted it with white latex outdoor paint. But it doesn’t clean well and always looks dirty. So I thought, might as well make a mosaic on the top! This would work great for an end table, coffee table, or a dining table like I’m… Read More
I have an awkward spot in my backyard. It’s shady so things won’t grow well, there’s a lot of random concrete, and I haven’t known what to do with it. Since renovating my bathroom, we took out the old clawfoot tub. So I figured it could stay outside! And I could decorate it to make it cute. Here’s some outdoor… Read More
We’ve owned our house for 5 years now! And when we bought it, the backyard was SO neglected. So we’ve spent the summers working on the space. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty dang magical. I thought it’d be fun to do a yard tour and show some fun before and after pictures. House details- Location Logan, Utah. Yard size-… Read More
Ready to make a DIY obelisk? I’ll be using mine for roses, but they can be used for support for any type of climbing plant. This obelisk trellis is 4 feet tall and takes advantage of vertical space in a garden. Plus it’s an inexpensive project- I break down the costs below. It’s an easy build that can be created… Read More
I have a little spot in my yard that’d be perfect for a planter. But the problem is, planters are expensive! So instead of buying a big fancy one, we’re going to thrift a filing cabinet and repurpose it to be a planter! Plus I’m going to tile it to make it even fancier. I have a whole tutorial for… Read More
5 weeks ago, I talked my husband into building me garden beds as his Mother’s Day gift to me. Well, he made them and we planted everything in time for it to be a great gift! But it wasn’t until today that I put the finishing touches on them. Honestly, I love these DIY garden beds and am SO glad… Read More
