It’s nearly the official start of summer although most of us consider Memorial Day to be when summer begins. I’ve been out of school for 2.5 weeks and am relishing every moment of summer. This week I’ve been enjoying a vacation on the Outer Banks of NC. What says summer more than a trip to…
Want to know a secret? My mantel was bare from after Easter until last week. I had good intentions of creating a spring mantel for May but time got away from me and it never happened. Most southern girls associate summer with the beach and I’m one of them. Since it’s beach season, my summer…
Can you believe that the 4th of July is just a few short weeks away? I love patriotic decor and am excited to share my Patriotic Industrial Star as part of a Red, White, and Blue Inspiration Tour that I’m participating in with 15 other bloggers. You’ll find the links to the other projects at…
It’s been a while since Mr. SP and I have had time to complete a project together in the workshop. This weekend we spent a few hours crafting a project that I’ve had on my mind for several years, a DIY cupcake stand. I like cupcakes because they are pretty and they don’t require serving. …
This is not a sponsored post but does contain affiliate links to Stitch Fix. Where would my closet be without Stitch Fix? I love getting my monthly “fix” and deciding what to keep and what to send back. In April, I kept all five items! This month two coral pieces made the cut…
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Sherman, our rescue dog, has brought untold joy into our lives. I never imagined that I would enjoy cuddling with a dog first thing in the…
For the past few months I’ve joined a group of blogging friends who challenge each other to a monthly furniture makeover with a theme. Since April showers bring May flowers, this month’s theme is flowers. I love the challenge of making a piece of castoff furniture into something beautiful and functional. My mom gave me…
Who is ready for the beach? I know I am! Going to the beach is fun but it sure is expensive. Winning $700 to put toward a beach vacation would be a great prize. Even if you won’t be going to the beach this summer, wouldn’t $700 be a nice prize to use for another…
Another issue of Jennifer Carroll’s Celebrating Everyday Life is now available. This issue is a special one as it is the first anniversary edition. With150 pages, you are sure to find a decorating and craft ideas to copy or recipes to try. So many things caught my eye in this issue and I can’t wait until…
Did you have a good Mother’s Day? The weather in our neck of the woods was in the 80’s, perfect for celebrating at the lake. We did some boating, some eating, and a lot of relaxing. I hope my mom enjoyed the day as much as we did. Sherman was excited to see Mama and…
Welcome to the $500 May Flowers Cash Giveaway! It’s giveaway time! The prize is $500 in Paypal cash! Do you know how you’d spend $500 if you were the winner? I can’t win, but I’ll share a few ways that I’d spend the money. Spending money on plants is easy for me. I’d love to…
Many years ago we added a small porch to the front of our home with Chippendale railings. After years of being exposed to the elements, both railings and one Chippendale side was falling apart due to rot. Rather than hire someone to do this project, we tackled it ourselves and made our own DIY Chippendale…