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 Adirondack chair, sip on a [...]
Crafts
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 projects. I love the idea of using reclaimed drawers for [...]
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 supplies and get creative! Egg baskets are [...]
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 smart, thrifty way to make gifts. The [...]
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 more country making an excellent gift and Christmas [...]
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 pumpkins, gourds and fall leaves. You don’t need a large [...]
What would fill the pages of your story – Mystery? Romance? Adventure? Intrigue? How many times have you decided to write your life story only to put it off for another year or two – or 10 or 20? What’s stopping you? I get it that most of us think our lives are pretty small [...]
Fresh, green blades of grass are a sure symbol of spring – and a welcome one at that, after a cold, snowy winter. But no matter the weather outside, you can welcome your own patch of green into your home as a beautiful, yet simple, centerpiece. You don’t have to have a green thumb to [...]
Thanksgiving. Say it again – slowly. THANKS GIVING. How many of us speak of Thanksgiving, prepare for Thanksgiving, and eat Thanksgiving dinner without giving a thought to what we are thankful for? I have always enjoyed my family’s Thanksgiving tradition. Everyone finds his or her place card, and when all 30-plus family members are seated, [...]
With the holidays upon us, two things are probably on your mind: the yummy holiday treats you will be indulging in, and what to get those hard-to-shop-for friends and family. This year, let’s combine the two and create homemade gifts with recipe boxes that are fun and easy. Your favorite holiday foods will taste even [...]
