This series, HAVE WANT WATCH WEAR, features my current favorites. Today I'm providing inspiration for gift-giving, TV-watching, outdoor porch decor, and comfortable spring clothes. Welcome to HAVE WANT WATCH WEAR No. 2...where I share favorite items I have, things I'm dreaming about, what I'm watching and what I'm wearing. The first edition was well-received so I thought I would try it again. Let's go! *Some links lead to sites where I am an affiliate. Find my disclosure statement ... continue reading...
Table Settings, Pillows, Decor Ideas, Collections & More!
In this post: unique table settings, advice on choosing pillows, tomato soup cake, a lovely guest bedroom, a family room reveal, and just in case you missed it, my own tips for decorating with collections. Hey everyone...I hope this finds you all well. Before we get to Home Style Saturdays, I want to share what I've been doing behind the scenes with the blog. Basically, I'm organizing the categories and trying to make my posts more Google-friendly. Older posts are being updated with better ... continue reading...
Old Fashioned Fresh Rhubarb Cake Recipe
This Old Fashioned Fresh Rhubarb Cake Recipe is a tried and true favorite that makes a cake big enough to feed a crowd. An easy crumble topping replaces the frosting! Can also be easily adapted to make rhubarb muffins. Old Fashioned Fresh Rhubarb Cake One of the things I love most about spring and summer is the arrival of homegrown fresh fruit and vegetables. I don't grow any fruit myself, but there is a local market right down the street that has just about everything I need. That's where ... continue reading...
2018 Free Printable Monthly Calendar
The 2018 Free Printable Monthly Calendar is here! Includes 12 months, weekly planner, weekly meal planner, faith planner & printable art. 2017 has been a good year so far. A few disappointments, but on the whole, it has been rewarding and peaceful. Although it isn't quite over yet, it's time to look ahead and introduce the OSP 2018 Free Printable Monthly Calendar. This year's printable calendar is a 20-page PDF that includes a 2018 year-at-a-glance, monthly calendars, weekly planner, ... continue reading...
My Blue Front Door: Sherwin Williams Naval
My blue front door color is Sherwin Williams Naval. This is the perfect navy blue for entry doors or a front door with sidelights, especially if the sidelights are white! I wish I had a picture of my old entry doors. They were wood double doors in the barn style...with the "X" on the bottom and diamond mullions in glass on the top. They were the 1960 orginals and they were O-L-D. The first few years we lived here, snow actually blew in under the doors. As soon as I could feasibly manage ... continue reading...
Hostas Care, Transplanting Hostas, Hosta Varieties & Infographic
Tips for hostas care, transplanting hostas, hosta varieties and more. One of the most popular shade-loving perennials, hostas are super easy to grow. Includes tips on how to keep deer from eating hostas. If your gardening goal is to have as little maintenance as possible, hosta plants (sometimes referred to as a plantain lilies) are the answer. As a DIY, self-taught gardener, I can honestly say that maintaining hosta plants is the easiest thing I've ever done outside. Here are a few facts ... continue reading...
Pillows, Patios, Peonies & More: Home Style Saturdays
Pillows patios peonies! Handmade pillow covers, patio decorating, vintage botanicals, outdoor room ideas, cleaning copper, thoughts on decorating mistakes, and a Mother's Day craft. Welcome to Home Style Saturdays...I'm so glad you stopped by. Here in Ohio, what we've been waiting for has finally arrived. We had two nice days where the temperature hit 70 degrees. I was able to get outside just yesterday afternoon and lift my face to the sun. It made me feel immeasurably better. There's ... continue reading...
