Want window boxes but don’t want to pay someone to install them for you? How about making your own from scratch! Here’s a great step by step tutorial that will take you from start to finish. Before you know it … Read the rest
DIY Flower Box
Need a creative way to make a statement on your front porch? Head over to your local thrift store, find an old nightstand or side table, add some paint and a painted flower box and you’ll have something as charming … Read the rest
6 Creative Garden Ideas
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather is still cold and unpredictable in southeast Wisconsin, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your garden. Even though the farmers are finally dropping seeds in the … Read the rest
6 Crafts for the Birds and Squirrels
As the long winter days come to an end, the arrival of spring brings about a renewed sense of energy and activity in nature. One of the first signs of this transformation is the flurry of activity from outdoor critters. … Read the rest
Beautiful Painted Rocks
Rashmie from Mommy Labs submitted these beautiful painted rocks to me. She said “I hand-painted painted these pebbles/rocks that we found during a nature walk. I’ve used various styles of painting and used different materials – like acrylic paint, water-proof … Read the rest
Spring Vases in a Frame
Isn’t this rustic and beautiful? I love the look of the chicken wire, the distressed frames and the soft beauty of the flowers all mingled together. This arrangement would look lovely inside your home or in an outdoor seating area. … Read the rest
Faux Stone Planter
Using a combination of sponge painting, black washing and splattering, find out how to turn a boring plastic planter into one that looks like concrete or stone, but without the hefty price tag (not to mention the He-Man weight!). Get … Read the rest
Wired Button Decorative Accents
Back in January I came across this post from Corey at Life with Little Ones. She shows you several different ways to use some wire and several buttons to create pretty and whimsical decorations on old cans, door knobs, and … Read the rest
6 Great Ideas for Potted Plants
It’s definitely spring. One day it’s cold, the next day it’s warm, snow, rain, clouds, sun. While it’s not warm enough here to start planting outside yet, the birds are definitely chirping and building nests and some of the bulbs … Read the rest
6 Fresh Garden Ideas for Spring
I’m posting this partly as garden inspiration and partly as a very hopeful little plea to the weather gods: please, please send some sunshine and warmth back to southeast Wisconsin. Honestly, enough already with the temperatures stuck in the 30s. … Read the rest
Potting Bench Makeover
Tracy’s husband made this potting bench for her several years ago. Last year she thought about painting it, but decided not to for fear she wouldn’t be happy with it. Just recently she gave it an awesome makeover using a … Read the rest
6 Pretty Plant Ideas
I am itching to get outside if this snow ever goes away! I’m really looking forward to fresh herbs, growing tomatoes and watching beautiful flowers bloom. I’ve been collecting some pretty and inspiring planter projects. I’m sure some of these … Read the rest
Birdseed Wreath
This wreath, made specially for our feathered friends, is made out of safe and edible materials perfect for hanging in your back yard. This is a fun project for kids to get involved in as well, so gather them together … Read the rest
Indoor Water Garden
If you are sad that the weather is growing too cold for your garden, why not bring some of it indoors? A tabletop water garden is an ideal solution and Radmegan of In Words and Pictures will show you exactly … Read the rest
Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Oh Martha you’ve done it again! I’m not really sure how long this would last before rotting, but what a fun idea anyway! When it turns yukky, stick it in the compost bin.
Get the pumpkin bird feeder how to… Read the rest