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Tin Can Projects Colorful Planters from Pillarbox Blue

5 Simple and Creative Tin Can Projects

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Typically, most people recycle tin cans by rinsing them and dropping them into the recycle bin knowing they are helping the world by doing their part to be Earth friendly. For those of us that are chronic DIYers we know there is so much creative... Continue reading →
3 tin cans made into a painted metal flower

Painted Metal Flower Made From Repurposed Tin Cans

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This painted metal flower was a true “challenge” in every sense of the word. My friend Toni from Small Home Soul challenged me to make something from a tin can for our weekly Waste Not Wednesday post. Of course, my... Continue reading →

Plaid Flannel Puffy Heart Valentines

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Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? I am going to be totally honest here, I love the thought of decorating my mantle for every holiday but I only decorate for Thanksgiving and Christmas. That doesn’t mean I am not inspired when... Continue reading →

Vintage Book Page Garland Made from Dictionary Pages

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This week I made a vintage book page garland from an old dictionary that was losing it’s pages. I have several projects around my home that involve book page art and while I don’t advocate tearing up books I do... Continue reading →

Budget Friendly $100 Closet Makeover Challenge

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Earlier this week I shared my closet makeover preview with you and explained that I was participating in a $100 One Room Makeover Challenge. This one room makeover challenge was thrown down months ago and it was described it as a room... Continue reading →

No Sew Pillow Salvaged Pinterest Fail

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I started out with high hopes for this no sew pillow that nearly turned into a Pinterest fail. I had saved a burlap peanut bag in my craft stash for a year {because that’s what chronic DIYers do} and I knew... Continue reading →
DIY Chair Bench Made with 3 Dining Room Chairs

Make a Chair Bench with Dining Room Chairs

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Today I am excited to share how I made this awesome chair bench with 3 dining room chairs because that’s what you do when you are missing the 4th chair.   When you get to the bottom of this post you... Continue reading →

Nautical Map Tray Made from Trash

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This nautical map tray literally came together within an hour and it was made from a broken bar cart, spray paint and a vintage map I had in my stash of “stuff”. I knew I’d need those old maps some... Continue reading →

Repurposed Vintage Cabinet Door Chalkboard

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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 repurposed this vintage cabinet door and turned it into a chalkboard. The Challenge Rules: Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale... Continue reading →

DIY Hopscotch Stepping Stones & CCBG #18

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Happy Thursday! Once again, I’ve joined up with my crafty friends from the Creative Craft Blog Group {CCGB} to bring you our weekly Link Party CCBG#18. You can linkup  any of your crafty projects below….after you read all about my DIY hopscotch stepping stones ….of... Continue reading →

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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.

#organdonationawareness #recycleyourself #livertransplant
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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Might not look too different but everything is org Might not look too different but everything is organized, inventoried and off the floor. Apparently,  this family is afraid to run out of ketchup and mustard. 😉 I have been stocking up on baking essentials, spices and condiments. No matter what happens with the food supply chain, I'm prepared to make whatever we need. Feels good to have this checked off my list. #mythriftyhouse #mythriftyranch #pantryorganization #gettingshitdone2023 #prepared
Best thing that happened to me in 2022. Grammy lov Best thing that happened to me in 2022. Grammy loves this boy more than ever. ❤️
Grief is a wave that eternally ebbs and flows. No Grief is a wave that eternally ebbs and flows. No matter the amount of time between now and when Cody passed away, there is an unspoken feeling inside me that can't be described.

Most assume it is associated with the grief cycle. Shock. Denial. Anger. Depression. Acceptance.

It's the feeling of FOREVER. Forever thinking, wondering, dreaming, yearning, wishing, praying, hoping, loving, crying, caring, remembering and grieving. The weight of carrying so many forevers is painfully crushing on the mind, body and spirit. 

On days like today, I realize FOREVER is a really long time to carry something so incredibly heavy and painful.

I have to remind myself to be grateful for all the thinking, wondering, dreaming, yearning, wishing, praying, hoping, loving, crying, caring, remembering and grieving because he is a happy memory that I will FOREVER cherish. 

I'm thankful for the 23 years I was given with him but I will FOREVER wish I had more during this lifetime. 

Cody, I love you and miss you with all the pieces of my broken heart. 💔 

#grief #griefsucks #livingwithgrief #momofanangel #williamcodybryant
Accidental collection. Apparently, I have a thing Accidental collection. Apparently, I have a thing for black and white church sketches. Makes a nice gallery wall.
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Oh my, we've come a long way. Looking forward to s Oh my, we've come a long way. Looking forward to sharing the transformation of this tiny house!

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So easy to make McGriddles with the sandwich maker So easy to make McGriddles with the sandwich maker. We also use English muffins and make our own egg mcmuffins. Yum!
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Try my copycat version of Chuy's Jalapeño Ranch D Try my copycat version of Chuy's Jalapeño Ranch Dip/Dressing. I'm addicted to this and love it on my salad too! Enjoy.
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Officially done with pantry organization! This mak Officially done with pantry organization! This makes me so happy and yes, I know I'm weird. Hopefully,  you are too and you'll appreciate the before and afters in my IG highlights and on the blog along with some source info. Now, to finish the bathroom makeover. 🤪
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Tonight the ranch was blessed with a flag raising. Tonight the ranch was blessed with a flag raising. Swipe thru.
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My husband is a retired Navy veteran with 23 years of service. He has always wanted a flagpole at our home and now is the perfect time to add a beautiful flag to fly over the ranch.
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Our anniversary is on Veterans Day (11/11) and we celebrated 32 years together. I gifted my husband with a 25' flagpole from Service First, a veteran owned company . We love it. ❤ 
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Decorating paralysis be gone! Anyone else paralyze Decorating paralysis be gone! Anyone else paralyzed by overthinking and making a decorating decision? Raise your hand if you need some encouragement from me. 🙋‍♀️
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It feels so good to finally move forward and check things off my list. My poor husband has been busting out the projects this week and I'm so HAPPY!!! 😊
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Grandma's desk ✔
Pictures hung ✔
Lamp painted ✔
Wallpaper done ✔ 
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