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SIMPLE TWO SIDED DIY FARMHOUSE WOOD SIGNS
In the true spirit of love for DIY projects, savvy budgeting and for the sake of saving storage space this project came to be! I came up with a way to DIY two sided wooden farmhouse style signs without using a saw, or any power tools. And no trips to home improvement store! Yep, and…
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DIY FALL THROW PILLOW CASES
This a very easy DIY project! Make a pretty autumn pillow with an existing throw pillow case, fabric glue and few sheets of felt! Remember that your diy fall pillow does not need to perfect to be pretty! Get creative and enjoy the process! This is a no sew project but if you love sewing…
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Baked pumpkin donuts
This is my own recipe for delicious baked pumpkin donuts. It is beginning of September and I am testing lots of comfort food recipes and of course pumpkin everything just in time for those chilly fall mornings! These go great with a hot cup of coffee! I use real organic pumpkin puree in this recipe.…
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Dollar store stacked pumpkin DIY
Everyone loves a good Dollar Store DIY project! So many products can be creatively transformed into pretty and budget friendly decor! I love shopping Dollar Tree stores for seasonal decor items, gift bags, gift wrap and greeting cards! This time I wanted to make a stacked pumpkin centerpiece using Dollar Tree store pumpkins! Check out…
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Hearty tomato soup from scratch
It is time to harvest tomatoes here in central Pennsylvania right now! Large selection of heirloom tomatoes is available at local farm stands and stores. It is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year! Seeing corn grow tall means fall is almost here! We live in the heart of Lancaster (Amish) county and…
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Easy modern farmhouse bench DIY
Benches and ottomans are my favorite furniture pieces! And they are quite functional! Usually you would see benches placed along the wall in the hallway. They provide extra storage and a perfect spot to decorate for the seasons! Finished benches are available for purchase in variety of styles, colors and finishes. Before you start this…
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Sweet Iced Tea and Homemade Lemonade
Sweet Iced Tea is a staple in our house in the summer time! Both of our sons love Iced Tea! It is super easy and quick to make at home from scratch! I use Green or Black tea bags to make my iced tea. I also love making fruit flavored teas by adding slices of…
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Fresh cilantro lime salsa
This fresh salsa is absolutely the best! Cilantro and fresh lime juice add so much flavor. Pair it with good corn chips and dig in! My family loves when I make it! If there are leftovers I store them the refrigerator for a couple of days. Make sure to choose firmer tomatoes and cucumbers for…
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Fall decor home tour
Today I am sharing fall decor photos of our home and garden from recent years. Home decor is one of my passions. And taking photos of our home became another hobby of mine. Looking through old photos I noticed how much my photography skills have improved! It’s a joy to share beauty with others, whether…
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DIY Faux concrete dough bowl tutorial
Dough bowls, concrete planters, pottery, rustic aged stone look urns and trays are great for creating decorative vignettes. They are great for seasonal decorating and bowls look great filled with different vase fillers. I love the look of concrete footed bowls and they are currently in style. I did not want to spend the money…
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