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...
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A French door is a door, usually one of a pair, with glass panes that extend for most of its length. Sometimes we need some privacy and those glass panes prevent us from getting it, so you need to treat these panes somehow. Today I’d like to share a couple of ideas how to do...
With current trends for earthy and natural colors, warm shades and boho decor, orange and rust have never been more popular than now. This warm glow, refined feel they bring is a gorgeous idea for many spaces and a fresh substitution to yellow. The psychological meaning of orange is also great: it’s an active color...
A basket is a great piece for many homes because of several reasons. First of all, it’s a comfy storage unit, second, it may be used for décor and third, it’s a cozy touch to any interior. Considering the fact that farmhouse interiors are on top, having baskets at home becomes even more up-to-date. There...
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...
Today’s roundup is practical: we are solving a problem that some of us might have. If you have windows that face fences or walls, they can become a great problem: not enough light and a bad view are included. You might also have egress and well windows, which are considered problematic features for the same...
What do you need an outdoor washbasin for? For lots of things! First of all, you can use it for gardening works like watering and washing pots, washing hands after that and other things, it’s very comfortable to have such a sink at hand. Second, you can place it in your outdoor bathroom, especially if...
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...
Collecting rain water to make a rain pond or use this water in the garden is a very sustainable idea, and if you live in a rainy area, use it! How to collect it? First of all, move the rain water from your roof down using rain chains and bowls or even barrels. Then you’ll...
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...