I don’t know about you, but given the choice, I would rather eat outside in my garden. It doesn’t matter if it’s a quiet breakfast with just me and the…
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DIY Tiki Torches – Light Your Garden!
There is something magical about a summers night in the garden. Warm air, stars, nostalgia, good friends… Being in the garden at night feels like you get permission to share…
DIY Outdoor Cabanas – Add a Little “Resort” to Your Backyard!
We’re big believers in the healing powers of the sun, the breeze, the outdoors. For some of us, a week laying at the pool at a resort in the tropics…
Awesome Yard Art & Garden Decoration Ideas
Garden & yard art are a great way to add focus and interest in the garden. Use this element either in colder months when less is in bloom, or to…
Easy DIY Fences – How to Build a Fence!
If you have kids or pets to keep in, (or out!) or just want some privacy from the neighbors, building DIY fences is a great way to save money in…
Sedum Projects & DIY Succulent Planters
I have a secret. I used to hate succulents. With a passion. I think I was influenced growing up in the ’70’s in California, where succulents were usually half dead…
DIY Pumpkin Carving With A Drill
If you are looking for a pumpkin carving idea that’s easy, a little different, and can double for great fall decor as well, pumpkin carving with a drill is for…
9 Stunning Ideas for Outdoor Globe String Lights!
Last weekend Steve had the idea that it was time to add globe string lights to the back patio. Especially since we were starting to see them on clearance in…
Easy DIY Fire Pit Idea in 5 Simple Steps!
I love what a fire pit does for any yard or garden. It brings family and friends together and makes any garden into a warm, welcoming place to let go…
DIY Garden Arbor Ideas & Step by Step Tutorial
This is a great time of year to tackle some of those bigger garden projects that have been on our “want” list. A bigger project doesn’t mean that it has…
How To Build a Pergola, Perfectly!
Building a pergola in your yard is a major DIY project. But it adds value to your home, as well as to your garden enjoyment. Adding shade and structure to…
How to Install & Use Shade Sails
Steve and I were looking for an outdoor patio cover that was a little different, and that didn’t require major construction either. We found it in patio shade sails. Popular…
How To Make DIY Garden Stepping Stones
Stepping stones in a garden can create a path, walkway or patio, or simply point the way on a visual trail through your garden. They make a great DIY project…