Look what I found at the thrift store! A mystery item, a few cute pieces to DIY. Did I pay too much? You be the judge. Then see at what I did to them! Hello friends. Today I have something a little different for you. It's me.

Oh summer...what a perfect time for a banner! Well, actually if you know me at all, then you know I think that anytime is the perfect time for a banner . There's something super whimsical and charming about them and I just love what they add to a room, especially if there are flowers involved. 

Earlier this summer, my husband and I spent a lovely day in the sweetest harbor town just east of my own. We walked the docks, looked at boats, window shopped and stopped at a few yard sales and church fairs. At one of them, I spotted this very cool vintage book tossed in a box. It's a 1954 edition of the Better Homes and Gardens Garden Book .

Create a cottage style garden in no time with a few key elements and lots of flowers. Check out these easy tips to make your garden dreams a reality. When we moved into our 1920's beach bungalow over a decade ago, I knew immediately that the yard required a makeover. The interior was full of lovely quirks and rustic charm and I wanted that feeling to spill right outside into the yard. I pictured colorful wildflowers, garden gates, bunnies, birds and a storybook view from every window. A cottage style garden for our cottage style home.

Dirty and torn fabric on your outdoor chairs? Here's how to replace the chair slings on your patio furniture for a brand new look. Ah...summer. It's the season I wait for all year long. I'm a true summer girl and I try to hold on to every second of it. I adore the warm air that hits me in the morning when I open the patio door, the smell of the salt air, the late sunsets and the sand between my toes. I am outside as much as possible.

It's July and I've finally finished updating my living room for summer. It's about time, right? A few weeks ago I shared my plan for this room and while I had hoped to get it together earlier, well, summer got in the way.  The more time I spent outside, the less important this room became. 

Decorate your outdoor and inside spaces with metal lanterns. They're easy to update, we sprayed our to match our decor. Come see the easy DIY. Ah summer, my favorite time of the year! The weather has finally warmed up here and we are outside enjoying our yard. During this short season we try to spend as much time on our patio and covered porch as possible.