Hello Friends! Happy Friday!! Yes you read that title correctly - we rented a BobCat! My son liked to joke the whole time saying "Where I don't see a bobcat?!". He thought he was pretty funny! I shared in my landscaping post, we have totally switched gears after renovating our master bathroom and turned our attention towards our outdoor spaces. So to tackle one of our bigger projects we rented a bobcat, cleared some land, and laid down some crushed stone. The same kind of stone we used in our outdoor patio area. So today I'm going to show you the area we cleared, and how we install our crushed stone. ... Read More about We Rented a BobCat
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New Outdoor Dining Space
Hello Friends!! I am so excited to be sharing our newest outdoor space with you today! In case you missed it, I shared our outdoor patio area HERE last week. If you've been following along on the blog, then you know earlier this spring we rented a bobcat and expanded the area around our barn. Well I've been busy working back there, believe me there is still more I can't wait to do, but let me show you our new outdoor dining space! ... Read More about New Outdoor Dining Space
Summer Patio | 2019
Ohh Summer, you sure have been missed! This past weekend we hung the string lights up around our outdoor patio area, and it finally felt like summer had arrived. We try to use our outdoor space as much as possible, because it always feels like just as soon as summer has arrived, it's saying goodbye around here. It doesn't matter what day of the week it is, when it comes to sitting by the fire at night, it's our favorite way to celebrate those long summer days. Come and take a look at our patio all ready for summer. ... Read More about Summer Patio | 2019
Summer Patio | Seasonal Simplicity Tour
Hello Friends! It sure does feel like summer is in full swing once we start using our outdoor patio! Even though we are in the last days of school, we've been dining alfresco, roasting marshmallows around the fire, and soaking in every moment of these longer days. It's like one big giant exhale with the school year ending, a bit of a slow down from routine and rushing out the door in the morning, and it feels so good! ... Read More about Summer Patio | Seasonal Simplicity Tour
Landscaping & Patio Favorites
Hello Friends!! It's no secret that we love to spend time in our outdoor living spaces. Over the past 4 years we've really focused on making them spaces that draw you outside, wanting to spend all day in the warm summer air. This weekend always feels like the official kick-off to summer, and even though our temps have been a bit colder, I am finally ready to get our outdoor spaces ready for the summer. Over the past few years I've found some things that are definitely essential in making our outdoor spaces more comfortable, so today I'm sharing some of my favorite landscaping and patio essentials! Come and see ~ ... Read More about Landscaping & Patio Favorites
Outdoor Lilac Tablescape
Hello Friends! I'm so excited to be sharing my outdoor lilac tablescape with you today along with 13 of my blogging friends just in time for summer get-togethers! If you're a long time friend of the blog, then you know just how much I love creating tablescapes! I also shared some exciting news about a BIG 'ol dream of mine coming true in book form HERE not to long ago about tablescapes. Our lilacs are finally in bloom here in New England, and even though they only last what feels like a fleeting moment, I couldn't resist creating this casual - elegant lilac tablescape outdoors. Come and see! ... Read More about Outdoor Lilac Tablescape
Garden Design
Hello Friends!! I hope your week is going well! I'm back today with some more inspiration to help you spruce up your outdoors! So many of you have written and left comments on how much you are enjoying the past few posts I've shared on refreshing your curb appeal, and I'm so glad you guys are enjoying them as much as I do! We are focused on all things outdoors right now, with the snow gone and spring temperatures starting to stay, it's been great to get outside and get some dirt on my hands! And today I want to share some garden design inspiration with you! ... Read More about Garden Design
8 Styles of Front Porch Decor
I shared yesterday some of my thought process for how I go about refreshing our front porch in the spring! It's my favorite way to make a welcome statement for anyone who comes over! Today I've put together 8 different styles to refresh your curb appeal, whether you have a front porch, a front stoop, or just your front door. They are sure to make your friends and family welcome! ... Read More about 8 Styles of Front Porch Decor
A Year in Review {2018}
HAPPY New Year friends!! Honestly, my mind is still just in shock that the holidays have come and gone. I find myself hopeful with what the new year will bring, but also asking myself the question "Where has the year gone?". I love taking a moment to pause and look back over the past year, as we are about to embark on a new one, because when I find myself asking that question, I'm reminded of just how much was accomplished this past year. I'm ready to jump into the new year after I've taken one last look back. 2018 was quite a year, filled with so many wonderful things, so lets take a look at the year in review. ... Read More about A Year in Review {2018}