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So here’s what happened. I walked out into the garden, holding a cup of tea like a responsible adult, and BOOM — lavender in full bloom. Everywhere. Like a purple explosion of calm and “you totally have your life together.” Naturally, I imagined I was in Provence, where the air smells like perfume ads and... 

I firmly believe you can never have too many garden lights. And when you’re not sure what to do next for your backyard, lights are always a safe bet. Recently, I got my hands on a beautiful tree stump. Just placing it in the yard felt… meh. So I decided to turn it into a... 

Looking for a garden planter that doesn’t scream “I was $4.99 at a discount store”? Same. That’s how I ended up elbow-deep in cement, repurposing an old towel into a fake tree stump. Yes, you read that right. A towel. And some mud. And a lot of questionable life choices that somehow led to one... 

Every June, I get the same bright idea: “Let’s make summer magical!” (Pause for laughter.) I picture barefoot joy, lemonade, and memory-making. But fast forward two weeks, and it’s me Googling “easy crafts that use zero glitter and keep kids busy for at least 43 minutes.” One of our summer traditions is rock painting. Sounds... 

Okay, picture this: it’s strawberry season, the sun is finally out for more than seven seconds a day, and everyone is out there making jam, smoothies, or very questionable TikTok desserts. Meanwhile, me? I’m staring at a plastic bottle thinking, “Yep, this needs to become a giant strawberry.” Because nothing says “embrace the season” quite... 

Yes, I made a rustic wooden vase from a log and a few old jars. No, it wasn’t hard. Yes, it’s adorable. So here’s the deal. My garden roses are blooming like they’re getting paid for it. I snip a few every morning to put on the terrace table, but they’ve got teeny-tiny stems. Regular... 

Yes, they’re cement. Yes, they’re mushrooms. And yes, they came out cuter than I expected. This whole thing started with me standing in the garden, holding a cup of coffee and thinking, “This space needs something… weird. Something fun.” I didn’t want another planter or a solar light shaped like a pillow. I wanted mushrooms.... 

Ever wondered what happens when you mix dog food, a canvas, and zero shame? You get wall-worthy art… sort of. So here’s the thing. My corgi Emma is the kind of dog who needs to be involved in everything. Cooking dinner? She’s in the kitchen. Folding laundry? She’s sitting on the laundry. So when I...