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Sharing my thrifty lifestyle through creative  repurposing, cooking and gardening tips for all your DIY projects.

DIY Painted Knife Block Makeover with Chalk Paint

DIY Painted Knife Block With Phone Holder

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Today the Farmhouse Hens are featuring upcycled thrift store projects and I am so very excited to share this easy DIY painted knife block. Keep reading to see how I updated it with more than just a cute chippy, farmhouse paint job.... Continue reading →
How to update an ugly ceiling fan

How to Update an Ugly Ceiling Fan

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As one of 20+ bloggers participating in the Thrift Store Décor Challenge this month, I am excited to share how I updated and ugly ceiling fan for under $10.   When you get to the bottom of this post you will be treated to some... Continue reading →

Simple DIY Etched Glass Tutorial

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Each month I team up with my blogging friends and share a craft project with you made from supplies I have been hoarding collecting.  We call it the Craft Room De-Stash Challenge. Today I am showing you how to DIY etched glass. *This... Continue reading →
DIY Tassel Pillows inspired by Hearth and Hand

DIY Tassel Throw Pillows Inspired by Hearth & Hand

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Each month I team up with my blogging friends and share a craft project with you made from supplies I have been hoarding collecting.  We call it the Craft Room De-Stash Challenge. Today I am showing you how to DIY tassel throw pillows.... Continue reading →
decorative ice bowl outside

Decorative Ice Bowl Inspired by Titanic

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Happy Monday friends! It’s time for another Movie Monday Challenge and this month we are focusing on movies with a romantic theme. This decorative ice bowl is inspired by the movie Titanic.   I’m sure most people associate Titanic with tragedy and... Continue reading →
DIY Recipe Book 1

DIY Recipe Book with Printable Recipe Cards

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Each month I team up with my blogging friends and share a craft project with you made from supplies I have been hoarding collecting.  We call it the Craft Room De-Stash Challenge. I am finally going to take these mini books and make... Continue reading →
pom pom garland with cardinals and vintage mirror

Decorating with Pom Pom Garland

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Today the Farmhouse Hens are focusing on winter decor and I am sharing a pom pom garland that I made with a skein of white yarn. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post so you can click... Continue reading →
framed farmhouse sign gallery wall

Framed Farmhouse Sign Made from Scrap Wood

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Today the Farmhouse Hens are focusing on DIY signs and I am sharing my framed farmhouse sign made from scrap wood. Make sure you click around and visit my talented friends to be inspired by their fabulous kitchen signs. These... Continue reading →
map art sign with words colored in with sharpies

Easy DIY Vintage Map Art Sign Made with Sharpies

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As one of 30+ bloggers participating in the Thrift Store Décor Challenge this month, I am excited to share a very special map art sign with with a meaningful quote and opening up about the death of my son. The Rules: Upcycle... Continue reading →
You Rock Kindness Rock

What Are Kindness Rocks You Ask?

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What are kindness rocks you ask? They are painted rocks with positive words and quotes that are random acts of kindness hidden throughout your community. I kept seeing posts on Facebook about these cute painted rocks with quotes and motivating... Continue reading →

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While the northerners are breaking out the flannel While the northerners are breaking out the flannels and fall decor, I can't get into the mood when it's still 104°. Texas doesn't really have a fall season. The leaves don't change colors. They just burn up, get crunchy, and fall to the ground. But I still like candy corn, pumpkin pie and bonfires. Those will be here in late November. #IYKYK
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I'm on a roll, literally. My basic dinner roll rec I'm on a roll, literally. My basic dinner roll recipe has turned into pecan stuffed sweet rolls and they are AMAZING! Again, I used my bread machine to make the dough. It's perfect every time! 
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23 years. Navy Chief. Retired. Raising colors is s 23 years. Navy Chief. Retired. Raising colors is something we do on the ranch regularly. The wind will tear up the flag, but I love to see his his respect and honor each time we change Old Glory. 🇺🇸
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An organized pantry never gets old. Now that we in An organized pantry never gets old. Now that we installed new kitchen cabinets, I will be moving things around and reorganizing EVERYTHING!
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Baking bread is my new hobby. I make dinner rolls Baking bread is my new hobby. I make dinner rolls and various loaves a couple times per week. Here's how I make dinner rolls using my bread machine. Yes, it's so 1980s but a bread machine makes the perfect dough every time.
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Grief sucks. Walking is a huge part of my therapy. Grief sucks. Walking is a huge part of my therapy. Sometimes, I will stop and imagine the wind is a hug from Cody. I love him and miss him with all the pieces of my broken heart. 💔 
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No cows were hurt or eaten. They belong to our nei No cows were hurt or eaten. They belong to our neighbor. Giving them names made our evening porch sitting more entertaining. 
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The sunsets off our porch never get old. A differe The sunsets off our porch never get old. A different masterpiece is painted every day and I'm here for it. ❤️

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Jump! A little friendly competition from last summ Jump! A little friendly competition from last summer.
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Lots of playing happened here today and it makes m Lots of playing happened here today and it makes my heart happy. A clean living room also makes my heart happy. ❤️ 

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Vintage stereo makeover from 70s drab to modern fa Vintage stereo makeover from 70s drab to modern fab. I'm thrilled with this estate sale find from @comeandorganizeit This stereo will bring me hours of entertainment with all my 80s albums. Yes! I still have all of my albums from the 80s.
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Spring in February! I'm loving the sunshine and 80 Spring in February! I'm loving the sunshine and 80°. 
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First attempt at making English Muffins. While the First attempt at making English Muffins. While they might look ugly, they taste yummy. A few lessons learned, but I'll be making them again.
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I'm a collector of collections. A collection of st I'm a collector of collections. A collection of straw hats on my livingroom wall make me happy.
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January, 21, 1992- Cody was 5 months old and sever January, 21, 1992- Cody was 5 months old and severely ill. Another mother saw through her grief and donated her son's liver and saved Cody's life. I was only supposed to have 5 months with him but I'm forever grateful for my 23 years.

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Sometimes you gotta go with your gut and paint it Sometimes you gotta go with your gut and paint it black. I'm so in love with the progress happening in this tiny powder room. Stay tuned for more updates.
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