Learn how to transform an old wooden shotgun case, tool box or any vintage wood box into an industrial hairpin leg desk with removable storage. This is an easy DIY project that you can finish in an afternoon. The hardest part is waiting for the paint to dry! We were on our way blueberry picking when I spied the handwritten…
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Dress up your summer table by making some faux succulent napkin rings. Dinner will love these miniature succulent gardens that never need watering. I love crafting with succulents — faux and real alike. Remember the faux succulent wreaths I shared earlier this summer or the personalized succulent garden party favors that are ideal for weddings, showers or birthday parties? These…
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Margarita popsicles with a salted graham cracker crumb topping are a refreshing treat on hot summer days. Make an adults-only version with your favorite tequila or leave out the liquor so kids can enjoy these tangy lime-flavored pops, too! Creamy, boozy margarita popsicles, made with lime sherbet, tequila and frozen margarita mix, are the ultimate summertime dessert cocktail. Try them…
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Planning a summertime bash? Break out the bright colors, tropical and coastal-inspired motifs and flamingo party supplies for a fun, casual vibe. Some 20 years ago when I was a newspaper reporter, I got invited to a progressive dinner party as part of a story I was writing. It was so much fun, journeying from one house to the next…
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This post is sponsored by Gama Sonic, but all opinions are my own. Read my full disclosure policy here. You don’t need to spend a fortune or hire a professional to install outdoor landscape lighting. Learn how to install an outdoor solar chandelier pendant light in your pergola, gazebo or porch in less than an hour. No electrician or wiring…
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