Junk Drawer Wind Chimes

Junk Drawer Wind Chimes

It’s a great moment when the garden gate slams shut and you step inside to your private retreat. Whether your garden is a sunny patio or a spot under a shady tree it is a restful, welcoming place to unwind and enjoy family and friends. You gravitate to your favorite...
Plant an Herb Garden in an Old Drawer

Plant an Herb Garden in an Old Drawer

One of the advantages of flipping houses (which my husband and I have done for years) is the cast off building materials acquired after a project is complete. My favorite finds include drawers, old wooden windows, cabinets, and lumber that can be repurposed for many...
Handcrafted Easter Egg Baskets

Handcrafted Easter Egg Baskets

Easter is just a hop, skip and jump away so it’s a perfect occasion for spending some quality family time dying eggs and doing crafts. Kids love crafts and getting messy so creating paper egg baskets is an ideal family project. Spread out some newspaper, gather a few...
From Ordinary to Extraordinary

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

This holiday season I decided to challenge myself in a green way; to make something new from something old. Up-cycling has been a way of life for many generations as people sewed quilts and other necessities from used clothing. For anyone on a limited budget, it is a...
Barnwood Christmas Gifts

Barnwood Christmas Gifts

With Christmas just a couple of weeks away and budgets a little tight, Southern Idaho Living has come up with some very “Country” craft ideas to stretch the Yuletide dollar that looks like a million bucks. Barn wood Christmas signs make the holidays feel a little bit...
Make an Entrance

Make an Entrance

A decorated front entry gives off a good first impression and welcomes guests. Fall is the perfect time to add color to your entry with corn stalks, autumn flowers and berry garlands. This Halloween, make an entrance with touches of autumn that feature artfully placed...