THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE Hundreds of ideas for creative ways to eat, make & decorate! SUMMER FARMHOUSE HOME TOUR (BUDGET-FRIENDLY DECORATING IDEAS!) Summer Farmhouse Home Tour. Welcome to the our annual farmhouse home tour! I’ve been hosting this event every year for quite a while now, and this year I’ve invited a few of my favorite farmhouse style bloggers to join me as we share a small bite of summer living in our homes. If you’re new around here, welcome! GALVANIZED PIPE PROJECTS FOR EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE Galvanized pipe projects have been popping up a lot lately here on the blog. Why? Because the industrial farmhouse style vibe they add to any DIY project just can’t be beat. From a simple set of coat hooks you can make in minutes to lighting ideas or even full out furniture ideas – galvanized pipe projects are easy to do and have a fun look 21 INSANELY EASY WAYS TO DO DISNEY WORLD ON THE CHEAP Prices are much cheaper (and once again multiplied with larger parties.) For instance the Crystal Palace breakfast is $27 for adults ($15 for a child) – lunch is $30 for adults ($16 for a child) and dinner is $42 for adults ($20 for a child). Which means 2 adults + 2 children could save $40. And that’s just one meal. 25 AFFORDABLE FARMHOUSE LIGHT FIXTURES Thanks to Cree Bulb for partnering with me on this post. Farmhouse style is hands down my go to my decorating style. I might dress it up a bit with some different influences, but at the root of it all my home is heavily influenced by my rural surrounding and it definitely feels like a farmhouse. 20 WAYS TO USE OLD WINDOWS Give them a stack of old windows. There’s so many possibilities of things to make it will blow your mind! So, if you’ve got a window or two laying around and have been waiting for a great idea to use them, today I’m sharing 20 ways to use old windows that’s sure to help

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10 WAYS TO KEEP LITTLE BOYS BUSY my kids LOVE playing with masking tape! they make spider webs with it. empty card board boxes are another favorite of theirs. they start by coloring them and then i give them a butter knife and they start cutting it. im not sure how old he his but my kiddos also love playing with our left over wood, nails, screw and washers. we give them small hammers and screwdrivers to use. they spend hours FARMHOUSE FLOORS FROM PINE PLANKS (HOW TO DIY IT) Farmhouse floors have always been my favorite, you know.. the warm, worn, wood floors that are perfectly (and naturally) aged. Unless you purchase salvaged flooring, it’s really hard to get the actual patina of worn down floors. OUTDOOR RUG ON THE CHEAP (AN EASY DIY PROJECT!) Using cheap – NOT DUSTLESS – chalk, trace around the pattern, then move it to the right and left, making a whole line all the way across the rug. Use the bowl to put water in to soak your chalk, because dry chalk won’t show up well – but wet chalk does. It will take a lot of chalk, so be sure to have 5-6 sticks to be sure you have enough. SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS (CHILI'S COPYCAT RECIPE) Heat a grill pan over medium/high heat and wipe surface with olive oil. Season the shrimp with the salt, pepper and chili powder, and then grill for 3-5 minutes until done. SAUCE. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, sweet chili sauce and Siracha together. ASSEMBLE. THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE Hundreds of ideas for creative ways to eat, make & decorate! SUMMER FARMHOUSE HOME TOUR (BUDGET-FRIENDLY DECORATING IDEAS!) Summer Farmhouse Home Tour. Welcome to the our annual farmhouse home tour! I’ve been hosting this event every year for quite a while now, and this year I’ve invited a few of my favorite farmhouse style bloggers to join me as we share a small bite of summer living in our homes. If you’re new around here, welcome! GALVANIZED PIPE PROJECTS FOR EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE Galvanized pipe projects have been popping up a lot lately here on the blog. Why? Because the industrial farmhouse style vibe they add to any DIY project just can’t be beat. From a simple set of coat hooks you can make in minutes to lighting ideas or even full out furniture ideas – galvanized pipe projects are easy to do and have a fun look 21 INSANELY EASY WAYS TO DO DISNEY WORLD ON THE CHEAP Prices are much cheaper (and once again multiplied with larger parties.) For instance the Crystal Palace breakfast is $27 for adults ($15 for a child) – lunch is $30 for adults ($16 for a child) and dinner is $42 for adults ($20 for a child). Which means 2 adults + 2 children could save $40. And that’s just one meal. 25 AFFORDABLE FARMHOUSE LIGHT FIXTURES Thanks to Cree Bulb for partnering with me on this post. Farmhouse style is hands down my go to my decorating style. I might dress it up a bit with some different influences, but at the root of it all my home is heavily influenced by my rural surrounding and it definitely feels like a farmhouse. 20 WAYS TO USE OLD WINDOWS Give them a stack of old windows. There’s so many possibilities of things to make it will blow your mind! So, if you’ve got a window or two laying around and have been waiting for a great idea to use them, today I’m sharing 20 ways to use old windows that’s sure to help

you find a

10 WAYS TO KEEP LITTLE BOYS BUSY my kids LOVE playing with masking tape! they make spider webs with it. empty card board boxes are another favorite of theirs. they start by coloring them and then i give them a butter knife and they start cutting it. im not sure how old he his but my kiddos also love playing with our left over wood, nails, screw and washers. we give them small hammers and screwdrivers to use. they spend hours FARMHOUSE FLOORS FROM PINE PLANKS (HOW TO DIY IT) Farmhouse floors have always been my favorite, you know.. the warm, worn, wood floors that are perfectly (and naturally) aged. Unless you purchase salvaged flooring, it’s really hard to get the actual patina of worn down floors. OUTDOOR RUG ON THE CHEAP (AN EASY DIY PROJECT!) Using cheap – NOT DUSTLESS – chalk, trace around the pattern, then move it to the right and left, making a whole line all the way across the rug. Use the bowl to put water in to soak your chalk, because dry chalk won’t show up well – but wet chalk does. It will take a lot of chalk, so be sure to have 5-6 sticks to be sure you have enough. SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS (CHILI'S COPYCAT RECIPE) Heat a grill pan over medium/high heat and wipe surface with olive oil. Season the shrimp with the salt, pepper and chili powder, and then grill for 3-5 minutes until done. SAUCE. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, sweet chili sauce and Siracha together. ASSEMBLE. THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE Join over the creative community of over 25,000 other members. Sign up to get the FREE weekly newsletter! WEDDING FONTS (12 FREE FONTS FOR PERSONAL USE) Twelve free wedding fonts, perfect for any affair. From romantic to modern, the perfect font for any bride or party. Free for personal use

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REPURPOSED FARM EQUIPMENT IDEAS FOR HOME DECORATING Repurposed farm equipment for decorating. This DIY Chicken Feeder Light Pendant from Hymns and Verses literally flips the idea of a chicken feeder on it’s head. I can’t think of a cuter use for a chicken feeder than this Farmhouse Garden Planter I saw on House of WAFFLE RECIPE {AKA THE BEST WAFFLES YOU'LL EVER EAT} 2 cups self-rising flour. 1 tablespoon sugar. Directions: Start by heating your waffle maker according to instructions. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar & butter until well combined. Slowly add in the flour until it *JUST* comes together. Don’t over beat, that’s how you get tough waffles. EASY SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN Cut chicken (about 3 breasts) into bite size pieces and cook in a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until brown then set aside to cool. In a bowl add 1 cup of crushed pineapple and 1 cup of Catalina dressing and mix until well blended. Pour the sauce into a pan and let reduce until thick. Add chicken to pan and stir

together.

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Sugar cookies just scream “CHRISTMAS” to me, yet it took me years of trying before I found the perfect sugar cookie recipe. You’d think that it would be easy to find the right combination of sugar & flour to make great cookies – and you’d be right. HOW TO MAKE SLIPCOVERS Im making an attempt at making slipcovers for a love seat and sleeper sofa, Im using a white denim or duck type cloth, I am not sure how to do my cushions, and am fretting over this, they have a piece of piping across center of front and are a bit curved on in the front and sides, flat across the back, kind of like this ( should I put the piping just across the front or could I still put it

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Repurpose old lamps into a side table. Repurpose one into a bird bath. Make a tiered stand from a thrift store lamp and trays. Take the wiring out of old lamps and turn them into candlesticks. Paint a base to turn it into shelf decor. Repurpose old lamps from inside to outdoor solar lights. Use some chicken wire to turn an old floor lamp

into a

20 INSANELY GORGEOUS UPCYCLED KITCHEN ISLAND IDEAS Wine Barrel Kitchen Island – simple idea, just a round top on a barrel. Wash Tub Kitchen Island – her DIY project is so pretty and so smart. Upcycled Island – shutters are usually pretty easy to find second hand, so this is a great use for them. Made from old windows (one of my all time faves!) Imperfect furniture makes a beautiful THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE Hundreds of ideas for creative ways to eat, make & decorate! 21 INSANELY EASY WAYS TO DO DISNEY WORLD ON THE CHEAP Prices are much cheaper (and once again multiplied with larger parties.) For instance the Crystal Palace breakfast is $27 for adults ($15 for a child) – lunch is $30 for adults ($16 for a child) and dinner is $42 for adults ($20 for a child). Which means 2 adults + 2 children could save $40. And that’s just one meal. HOW TO USE OLD CRIBS (GREAT REPURPOSING IDEAS FOR HOME DECOR) Crib rails make a nice DIY Chore & Behavior System over on Dawn Nicole Designs. At Cottage Instincts, Fall decor gets a major upgrade from a crib rail! I know a few little girls that would absolutely love this crib rail repurposed into a bookshelf made by Freckles ‘n’ Family. This is my favorite repurposed crib idea of them all. FARMHOUSE FLOORS FROM PINE PLANKS (HOW TO DIY IT) Farmhouse floors have always been my favorite, you know.. the warm, worn, wood floors that are perfectly (and naturally) aged. Unless you purchase salvaged flooring, it’s really hard to get the actual patina of worn down floors. THE EASIEST WAY TO BUILD YOUR OWN LAZY SUSAN IN UNDER AN HOUR! To do this, it is very simple: Place the hardware exactly where you want it. We measured and marked the centre of the circle and placed the turnable hardware right in the middle. Twist the turnable hardware so that all holes are exposed. Insert the screws on HOW TO MAKE SLIPCOVERS You’ll need to mark and trace onto the fabric, and to do that I use my favorite pencils. While you’re at it, make sure you have a pencil sharpener, too. Fabric tends to dull pencils very quickly. Once you get the fabric measured, traced and cut, you’ll also need to pin it together using some straight pins. GALVANIZED PIPE PROJECTS FOR EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE Galvanized pipe projects have been popping up a lot lately here on the blog. Why? Because the industrial farmhouse style vibe they add to any DIY project just can’t be beat. From a simple set of coat hooks you can make in minutes to lighting ideas or even full out furniture ideas – galvanized pipe projects are easy to do and have a fun look DRIFTWOOD CLEANING AND SANITIZING METHOD Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. HOW TO PERFECTLY HEM CURTAINS Using the ironed edge as a guide, I turned under 1/2 of the cut into the fold, so that the hem would be even. If you’re using hem tape, use it between now, just under the newly turned seam. If you’re sewing the seam, run a straight stitch down the top edge of the hem.

And you’re done!

25 AFFORDABLE FARMHOUSE LIGHT FIXTURES Thanks to Cree Bulb for partnering with me on this post. Farmhouse style is hands down my go to my decorating style. I might dress it up a bit with some different influences, but at the root of it all my home is heavily influenced by my rural surrounding and it definitely feels like a farmhouse. THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE Hundreds of ideas for creative ways to eat, make & decorate! 21 INSANELY EASY WAYS TO DO DISNEY WORLD ON THE CHEAP Prices are much cheaper (and once again multiplied with larger parties.) For instance the Crystal Palace breakfast is $27 for adults ($15 for a child) – lunch is $30 for adults ($16 for a child) and dinner is $42 for adults ($20 for a child). Which means 2 adults + 2 children could save $40. And that’s just one meal. HOW TO USE OLD CRIBS (GREAT REPURPOSING IDEAS FOR HOME DECOR) Crib rails make a nice DIY Chore & Behavior System over on Dawn Nicole Designs. At Cottage Instincts, Fall decor gets a major upgrade from a crib rail! I know a few little girls that would absolutely love this crib rail repurposed into a bookshelf made by Freckles ‘n’ Family. This is my favorite repurposed crib idea of them all. FARMHOUSE FLOORS FROM PINE PLANKS (HOW TO DIY IT) Farmhouse floors have always been my favorite, you know.. the warm, worn, wood floors that are perfectly (and naturally) aged. Unless you purchase salvaged flooring, it’s really hard to get the actual patina of worn down floors. THE EASIEST WAY TO BUILD YOUR OWN LAZY SUSAN IN UNDER AN HOUR! To do this, it is very simple: Place the hardware exactly where you want it. We measured and marked the centre of the circle and placed the turnable hardware right in the middle. Twist the turnable hardware so that all holes are exposed. Insert the screws on HOW TO MAKE SLIPCOVERS You’ll need to mark and trace onto the fabric, and to do that I use my favorite pencils. While you’re at it, make sure you have a pencil sharpener, too. Fabric tends to dull pencils very quickly. Once you get the fabric measured, traced and cut, you’ll also need to pin it together using some straight pins. GALVANIZED PIPE PROJECTS FOR EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE Galvanized pipe projects have been popping up a lot lately here on the blog. Why? Because the industrial farmhouse style vibe they add to any DIY project just can’t be beat. From a simple set of coat hooks you can make in minutes to lighting ideas or even full out furniture ideas – galvanized pipe projects are easy to do and have a fun look DRIFTWOOD CLEANING AND SANITIZING METHOD Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. HOW TO PERFECTLY HEM CURTAINS Using the ironed edge as a guide, I turned under 1/2 of the cut into the fold, so that the hem would be even. If you’re using hem tape, use it between now, just under the newly turned seam. If you’re sewing the seam, run a straight stitch down the top edge of the hem.

And you’re done!

25 AFFORDABLE FARMHOUSE LIGHT FIXTURES Thanks to Cree Bulb for partnering with me on this post. Farmhouse style is hands down my go to my decorating style. I might dress it up a bit with some different influences, but at the root of it all my home is heavily influenced by my rural surrounding and it definitely feels like a farmhouse. THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE YOUR OWN LINED CURTAINS (AND THE Use pins to keep everything lined up and easier to handle while sewing. With matching thread, run a stitch 1/4 of an inch all the way around all four sides, starting with the open end. That way all of your seams will stay put, your curtains will have plenty of structure and will hang nicely. Please make sure to use matching thread. HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DISNEY WORLD VACATION These Disney World Hacks will help you get ready for your most magical trip ever! 8. Buy Disney Gift Cards at Target with a Red Card. Since they are classified as “entertainment cards” and not gift cards, you can get a 5% discount. Just go to Target online and login. Then

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10 WAYS TO KEEP LITTLE BOYS BUSY my kids LOVE playing with masking tape! they make spider webs with it. empty card board boxes are another favorite of theirs. they start by coloring them and then i give them a butter knife and they start cutting it. im not sure how old he his but my kiddos also love playing with our left over wood, nails, screw and washers. we give them small hammers and screwdrivers to use. they spend hours EASY SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN Cut chicken (about 3 breasts) into bite size pieces and cook in a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until brown then set aside to cool. In a bowl add 1 cup of crushed pineapple and 1 cup of Catalina dressing and mix until well blended. Pour the sauce into a pan and let reduce until thick. Add chicken to pan and stir

together.

25 AFFORDABLE FARMHOUSE LIGHT FIXTURES Thanks to Cree Bulb for partnering with me on this post. Farmhouse style is hands down my go to my decorating style. I might dress it up a bit with some different influences, but at the root of it all my home is heavily influenced by my rural surrounding and it definitely feels like a farmhouse. 8 BEAUTIFUL BEACH TOWNS ON THE EMERALD COAST OF FLORIDA However there are some gorgeous homes here. #7 – Pensacola, Florida. One of my all time favorite beaches, Pensacola is a pretty little town that has plenty to do, yet still has a laid back feel. It’s the best of both worlds! #6 – Mexico Beach, Florida. Mexico Beach

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Sugar cookies just scream “CHRISTMAS” to me, yet it took me years of trying before I found the perfect sugar cookie recipe. You’d think that it would be easy to find the right combination of sugar & flour to make great cookies – and you’d be right. 20 INSANELY GORGEOUS UPCYCLED KITCHEN ISLAND IDEAS Wine Barrel Kitchen Island – simple idea, just a round top on a barrel. Wash Tub Kitchen Island – her DIY project is so pretty and so smart. Upcycled Island – shutters are usually pretty easy to find second hand, so this is a great use for them. Made from old windows (one of my all time faves!) Imperfect furniture makes a beautiful OUTDOOR RUG ON THE CHEAP (AN EASY DIY PROJECT!) Hi Gina, First of all, what a creative lady you are! I love your painted rug design. Now for the disclosure: I’m the social media manager for Green Decore which is a retailer and wholesaler of two fab ranges of outdoor rugs – the flat plastic ones which are woven from straws made from recycled plastic bottles and the fluffy dhurrie type rugs which are woven from yarn made from recycled PET

REPURPOSE OLD LAMPS

Repurpose old lamps into a side table. Repurpose one into a bird bath. Make a tiered stand from a thrift store lamp and trays. Take the wiring out of old lamps and turn them into candlesticks. Paint a base to turn it into shelf decor. Repurpose old lamps from inside to outdoor solar lights. Use some chicken wire to turn an old floor lamp

into a

THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE Hundreds of ideas for creative ways to eat, make & decorate! 21 INSANELY EASY WAYS TO DO DISNEY WORLD ON THE CHEAP Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. FARMHOUSE FLOORS FROM PINE PLANKS (HOW TO DIY IT) Farmhouse floors have always been my favorite, you know.. the warm, worn, wood floors that are perfectly (and naturally) aged. Unless you purchase salvaged flooring, it’s really hard to get the actual patina of worn down floors. HOW TO USE OLD CRIBS (GREAT REPURPOSING IDEAS FOR HOME DECOR) Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. THE EASIEST WAY TO BUILD YOUR OWN LAZY SUSAN IN UNDER AN HOUR! I’m very excited and honored to be here today sharing a DIY Rustic Lazy Susan with all of you fabulous The Shabby Creek Cottage readers! My name is Maria and I am the creator of Pastels and Macarons where I share fun, quick and easy crafts, DIY’s, Organization and Cleaning tips for the home.. I love to DIY things for my home and I also love to repurpose things that are no longer loved and GALVANIZED PIPE PROJECTS FOR EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE Galvanized pipe projects have been popping up a lot lately here on the blog. Why? Because the industrial farmhouse style vibe they add to any DIY project just can’t be beat. HOW TO MAKE SLIPCOVERS Im making an attempt at making slipcovers for a love seat and sleeper sofa, Im using a white denim or duck type cloth, I am not sure how to do my cushions, and am fretting over this, they have a piece of piping across center of front and are a bit curved on in the front and sides, flat across the back, kind of like this ( should I put the piping just across the front or could I still put it HOW TO PERFECTLY HEM CURTAINS An easy, free, method on how to perfectly hem curtains. I just hemmed some IKEA curtains and only hung one up, then made the second one the same as the one I hung up to pin. DRIFTWOOD CLEANING AND SANITIZING METHODHOW TO CLEAN WOODWORK NATURALLYHOW TO DECORATE WITH DRIFTWOOD Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE YOUR OWN LINED CURTAINS (AND THE My friend and I just used your tutorial to make curtains (w/blackout lining) for my teenage son’s room. They were so easy. We hung them with clips, but left enough material at the top (tucked into the curtain) in case we want to come back and put the grommets in later. THE SHABBY CREEK COTTAGE Hundreds of ideas for creative ways to eat, make & decorate! 21 INSANELY EASY WAYS TO DO DISNEY WORLD ON THE CHEAP Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. FARMHOUSE FLOORS FROM PINE PLANKS (HOW TO DIY IT) Farmhouse floors have always been my favorite, you know.. the warm, worn, wood floors that are perfectly (and naturally) aged. Unless you purchase salvaged flooring, it’s really hard to get the actual patina of worn down floors. HOW TO USE OLD CRIBS (GREAT REPURPOSING IDEAS FOR HOME DECOR) Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. THE EASIEST WAY TO BUILD YOUR OWN LAZY SUSAN IN UNDER AN HOUR! I’m very excited and honored to be here today sharing a DIY Rustic Lazy Susan with all of you fabulous The Shabby Creek Cottage readers! My name is Maria and I am the creator of Pastels and Macarons where I share fun, quick and easy crafts, DIY’s, Organization and Cleaning tips for the home.. I love to DIY things for my home and I also love to repurpose things that are no longer loved and GALVANIZED PIPE PROJECTS FOR EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE Galvanized pipe projects have been popping up a lot lately here on the blog. Why? Because the industrial farmhouse style vibe they add to any DIY project just can’t be beat. HOW TO MAKE SLIPCOVERS Im making an attempt at making slipcovers for a love seat and sleeper sofa, Im using a white denim or duck type cloth, I am not sure how to do my cushions, and am fretting over this, they have a piece of piping across center of front and are a bit curved on in the front and sides, flat across the back, kind of like this ( should I put the piping just across the front or could I still put it HOW TO PERFECTLY HEM CURTAINS An easy, free, method on how to perfectly hem curtains. I just hemmed some IKEA curtains and only hung one up, then made the second one the same as the one I hung up to pin. DRIFTWOOD CLEANING AND SANITIZING METHODHOW TO CLEAN WOODWORK NATURALLYHOW TO DECORATE WITH DRIFTWOOD Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE YOUR OWN LINED CURTAINS (AND THE My friend and I just used your tutorial to make curtains (w/blackout lining) for my teenage son’s room. They were so easy. We hung them with clips, but left enough material at the top (tucked into the curtain) in case we want to come back and put the grommets in later. THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE YOUR OWN LINED CURTAINS (AND THE My friend and I just used your tutorial to make curtains (w/blackout lining) for my teenage son’s room. They were so easy. We hung them with clips, but left enough material at the top (tucked into the curtain) in case we want to come back and put the grommets in later. HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DISNEY WORLD VACATION Disney World Hacks for Rides. 23. Be there at Rope Drop. Most people want to sleep in on vacation. If you can get up and get to the parks in time, you can beat the crowds to the most popular rides without wasting a fast pass. 10 WAYS TO KEEP LITTLE BOYS BUSY my kids LOVE playing with masking tape! they make spider webs with it. empty card board boxes are another favorite of theirs. they start by coloring them and then i give them a butter knife and they start cutting it. im not sure how old he his but my kiddos also love playing with our left over wood, nails, screw and washers. we give them small hammers and screwdrivers to use. they spend hours 25 AFFORDABLE FARMHOUSE LIGHT FIXTURES Thanks to Cree Bulb for partnering with me on this post. Farmhouse style is hands down my go to my decorating style. I might dress it up a bit with some different influences, but at the root of it all my home is heavily influenced by my rural surrounding and it definitely feels like a farmhouse. EASY SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN Cut chicken (about 3 breasts) into bite size pieces and cook in a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until brown then set aside to cool. 8 BEAUTIFUL BEACH TOWNS ON THE EMERALD COAST OF FLORIDA Taking a tour of the Emerald Coast, I can tell you that I’ve been to almost every beach along the Florida Panhandle. Some are more laid back while others are bustling little beaches that are full of

SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE

Sugar cookies just scream “CHRISTMAS” to me, yet it took me years of trying before I found the perfect sugar cookie recipe. You’d think that it would be easy to find the right combination of sugar & flour to make great cookies – and you’d be right. OUTDOOR RUG ON THE CHEAP (AN EASY DIY PROJECT!) Hi Gina, First of all, what a creative lady you are! I love your painted rug design. Now for the disclosure: I’m the social media manager for Green Decore which is a retailer and wholesaler of two fab ranges of outdoor rugs – the flat plastic ones which are woven from straws made from recycled plastic bottles and the fluffy dhurrie type rugs which are woven from yarn made from recycled PET 20 INSANELY GORGEOUS UPCYCLED KITCHEN ISLAND IDEAS All great kitchens seem to have one thing in common – they all have a great kitchen island. I don’t know how it works in your home, but in our kitchen the island is the center stage for dinner prep, a space to eat breakfast, work on homework, make a craft or two, and yes, I even blog from there occasionally.

REPURPOSE OLD LAMPS

Any thrift store or yard sale I’ve ever been to had at least a couple of lamps for sale. They’re often overlooked, because you really only need so many in your home – but if you knew how to repurpose old lamps into something new, you might look at them in a

different light.

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