You have probably begun to realize October is basically over and Thanksgiving/Christmas are right around the corner. That means lots of family gatherings. Presents, hugs, stories, and laughter all come with the season, but what is a real holiday party without good food? And, for good food, you need a huge table. Well, shouldn’t the table then be gorgeous if… Read More
Archives for October 2015
A ($30) Budget Fall Home Tour
Can I be real with you for a second? Ok, you are going to/have already seen tons of amazing fall home tours in the blog-o-sphere. They are like dreamy lands of cozy feelings and classy décor. This is not one of those home tours. I’ve talked about our budget before, so it’s no secret that it’s tight….at least where “non-essentials”… Read More
How to Make an Easy Pallet Backdrop
Hello, hello dear friends! Welcome to this world of creativity and DIY fun where I, Rebekah (author/DIY enthusiast/stay at home mama) love to share tutorials, tips, and happy thoughts with you on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (and sometimes days in between)! If you are new here, I am so glad you’ve dropped by! Feel free to make yourself at home… Read More
Store Bought Corkboard Gets an Affordable DIY Upgrade
Do you ever struggle with the balance of functionality and style? There seems to be a spectrum with the two on opposite ends and a fine line where they meet. Unfortunately that line also tends to be the point where the price of an items spikes upwards and out of our budgets. Am I being to profound? Too much Downton… Read More
Amazingly Simple DIY Bench {OTBM Post}
Some projects we complete come with a huge amount of satisfaction because of the complexity and hours of time they took to finish. Other projects are satisfying because they were very simple and took very little time, yet produced an awesome result. This bench falls into that second category of being amazingly easy, but incredibly satisfying. I literally completed this… Read More
Charming Imperfections Shop at Spoon River Drive
I love local community events. Things like breakfasts at the fire station, “Jumbo Days” festival, small town parades, and community farmer’s markets make me so happy to live in rural Midwestern America. Everyone knows everyone around here which creates a level of decency and caring for one another. One such event is the Spoon River Drive which actually links multiple… Read More