I have always wanted to learn How to Make a Birdseed Wreath because I LOVE having lots of bird feeders and watching our backyard birds! Making homemade bird treats is easier than I thought! I have a bird feeder positioned right where I can see it outside my office window and several places around ...
Back Porch Makeover
Welcome to my annual Celebrate Summer Series, where I introduce you to a few of my fellow bloggers and their creative ideas! This Back Porch Makeover is brought to you by Karen from Dogs Don't Eat Pizza. She's showing us a few simple tips on creating a functional and beautiful outdoor space. ...
10 DIY Patio Projects
You're going to LOVE my favorite 10 DIY Patio Projects full of inspiring and stylish patio decorating ideas. DIY Patio Ideas are always my favorite, like my Patio Light Poles that show you how to hang patio lights for your space. Or my DIY Outdoor Fireplace project, which has added so much value to ...
Planting an Herb Garden DIY
Every year, you'll find us planting an herb garden to use in recipes and drinks. We'll plant herbs right in the ground and some in pots. I love creative container gardens, so this year, I decided to shake things up a bit by using an old fountain that was missing its bottom as my planter. Pretty ...
Springtime Decorating Ideas
Oh I love working with Better Homes & Gardens! This month I'm bringing you a few simple Springtime Decorating Ideas from their spring line of products, mostly for outdoor entertaining. And I'm also giving away a $100 Walmart Gift Card, so keep reading for details. Springtime Decorating Ideas ...
DIY Tabletop Fire Bowl Tutorial
With just 3 items you can make this DIY Tabletop Fire Bowl to enjoy on your patio or outdoor space. You are going to LOVE this simple project for your patio or deck! We love hanging outside on my deck, in my outdoor room, or out by our new outdoor fireplace! Everyone needs an ...
Homemade Bird Suet Recipe
Make your own suet with this Homemade Bird Suet Recipe. Simple ingredients like oats, cornmeal, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, bacon fat make up this easy recipe. Our backyard is like a wildlife refuge right now. We have so many birds and squirrels, there is constant movement and activity. ...
Winterize Your Fence
I live in the Pacific NW where it rains! I personally don't think it rains as often as our given reputation, but it does rain. It's actually still in the 80's right now, but I know the rain is coming. Usually January til June can get pretty wet. which is why it's time to Winterize Your ...
Easy Backyard Projects
With summer here, we are in full "Spruce Up" mode and have started a few Easy Backyard Projects. I still haven't set up our Outdoor Room under our deck with our drop cloth curtains, but I'll hopefully get to it soon. Easy Backyard Projects Our backyard can be challenging to landscape around since ...
Recycling & Crafting with K-Cups
Recycling Crafting with K Cups! Here's a great idea for using used K-Cups! Everyone I know has one of those single serve Keurig coffee makers. We don't currently have one in our home, but my husband has one at his office and I used one while in Florida. They do make a great cup of ...
Spring Yard – Before and After
You'll be amazed by our Spring Yard Before and After! Our yard was looking pretty sorry. (See our spring yard progress here too!) We had torn out all the front bed plants last fall and knew we needed to re-landscape it come spring. Spring Yard Before and After Because we live in the PNW, ...
Heart Stenciled Doormat
As a Creative Team Member for Lowes, we are giving a challenge each month. This month I chose Valentine Decor out of our options and made a Heart Stenciled Doormat. Some months are better than others when it comes to my project and how I think it's going to turn out and how it actually ...
Drop Cloth Outdoor Curtains
My Drop Cloth Outdoor Curtains have been one of my best investments! These drop cloths have hung under my deck on my daylight basement patio for a few summers now. ...
DIY Placemats for Outdoors
We are savoring every evening we can eat outdoors and have made the easiest and the cutest DIY Placemats which are perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. EASY DIY Placemats I remember tucking this idea away after seeing my blogger friend Shannon do these. Using a simple flexible cutting ...
DIY Mason Jar Solar Lights
Making DIY Mason Jar Solar Lights are easy and quick. All you need is a mason jar and inexpensive solar light picks. Decorating your patio or deck can be budget-friendly and stylish with simple DIY projects. DIY Mason Jar Solar Lights You know how I LOVE easy DIY projects right? ...
How To Make a Tire Swing Tutorial
This How to Make a Tire Swing Tutorial will give you step by step instructions. Find your list below for Tire Swing Hardware and any questions that may arise. I am so thrilled to have Michele as my guest blogger today as part of the Celebrate Summer Series here on TCB! If you've got a big tree, ...
Garden Centerpiece ~ Easy Summer Table
I'm so thrilled to have my long time blog friend Marianne from the beautiful Songbird. She is sharing her simple yet wonderful DIY Terra cotta Garden Centerpiece. Putting together a unique centerpiece can be overwhelming. I say grab what inspires you, break the rules and enjoy! Usually the easy ...
Outdoor Wall Art {DIY}
As part of the Lowe's Creative Ideas team, I am given a monthly challenge. I mostly choose very practical home projects, projects that need to be done around my home. This month I'm sharing my DIY Outdoor Wall Art. At first I thought I'd create DIY Outdoor Wall Decor for my gate heading into my ...
Pine Cone Fire Starters
Learn how to Make Pine Cone Fire Starters using paraffin wax, string, pine cones and a muffin pan. Start backyard fire pit fires easily with just one fire starter. Great for camping or DIY gift ideas. Summertime means camping for a lot of folks or sitting out by the fire pit. I have ...
Create Garage Organization
As one of the Lowe's Creative Ideas Creators & Influencers team members, I tackled my garage organization a bit ago. My garage had become a drop space in a bad way. I was in constant danger of breaking my ankle with the leftover shoes near the steps. I needed to create garage organization ...
Planting Area – Potting Bench
Create your own Potting and Planting Area with these simple ideas. Planting spring flower pots is much easier when all your supplies are handy. As one of the creators and influencers for Lowe's Creative Ideas, Lowe's supplies me with a gift card to complete my project. April brought several ...
Cleaning Your Garage- Time to Spring!
Here are several helpful storage solutions for Organizing and Cleaning your Garage. With Spring here, it's time for some spring cleaning! I've been itching to get my garage organized for over a year! Cleaning your garage may not seem like something you're looking forward too, but like any ...
Paper Lantern Tutorial DIY Craft
This is such a simple paper lantern tutorial. Learning how to make a paper lantern was quick and fun. Paper crafts are always one of my favorite DIY ideas! I'm going a bit overboard with the outdoor candles & patio lighting, but I love them! I showed my favorites when I was on AMNW Local News ...
DIY Fountain Water Feature Tutorial
Make this small DIY Fountain for your patio and garden in just 30 minutes. Perfect for your patio or garden for the soft sound of trickling water. This Do It Yourself Fountain was one of the easiest DIY outdoor projects I've done. Here in the PNW, we only have about 4 months if we're lucky to ...
