I get multiple painting questions every week. I thought I had covered most all painting topics with my Complete Guide to Painting Anything, but getting those questions tells me that I haven’t. And that’s totally ok! That’s what I’m here for – to answer as many of your DIY questions as I can or be…
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A front row seat from a lawnmower.
We were watching In the Heat of the Night when I told him I thought I should learn how to drive the tractor. Sitting in his recliner, with a cigarette between his fingers, he nodded his head. A week later, there was a new riding lawnmower in the toolshed for me. I was not surprised. My…
Free Printable Horse Art
My pap bought my brother and I a horse once. His name was Charley. I shit you not. He bucked my brother and I off one day though and after that my pap just told us Charley ran off to the ridge. In reality, he got sold. I didn’t get on another horse for a…
Simple Valentine Wreath in 10 Minutes with Vintage Valentines
I never knew Grunt Labor’s grandfather, but after the many stories I’ve heard about him, I feel that we would have gotten along quite fabulously. Although, he would have never used the term fabulously. Among other things, we both liked to hang onto things. Some might call it hoarding. I, and maybe Grandpa, though would…
How to Build a Children’s Stage with Hidden Dress-Up Clothes Storage
All I ever wanted to be was either Reba McEntire or Dolly Parton. I mean really, that isn’t too much to ask, is it? I didn’t think so either. When my singing voice never quite caught up with my dreams, I decided I would be ok being a Modern Day Minnie Pearl. I mean, Minnie…
How To Get a Layered Caribbean Blue Look When Painting Furniture
This post is sponsored by Velvet Finishes, however all opinions are 100% mine. Affiliate links are included in this post. Rarely do furniture projects go as planned around here. In fact, they often go full speed ahead, jump the track and end up over the bridge in the opposite direction of where I had intended…
Embracing the Imperfections
Hey there. 🙂 I’m still here. I’ve been missing your (virtual) faces. I know it’s been over a month since I’ve last posted. I guess you could say I’ve been easing into 2018. Some people may refer to it as laziness. 😉 I’m sure other blogs you follow have by now posted all about their…
A shower of blessings…
There comes a day in every mom’s life when you simply have to do what must be done. You can no longer put it off. You can’t try to weasel your way out of it. You have to put on your best face and smile. Literally. You have to get the freakin’ family photos made….
A Colorful Christmas Home Tour
Yesterday, I shared a home tour of our farmhouse all decked out with its Christmas decor. Today, I’ve got a holiday home tour of the 70’s Landing Pad and it’s pretty different from the farmhouse… While both are filled with decorations full of memories and many vintage, this one is quite a bit more colorful….
Christmas at the Farm | Vintage Inspired Farmhouse Christmas Tour
I’m going to be honest, y’all. Christmas decorating this year was stressful. I’m sure that part of it was due to the fact that I was decorating both the 70’s Landing Pad and the farmhouse, but there were some serious moments of wanting to huddle myself in a corner and cry it out. And maybe…
What the Circus is Getting for Christmas
I think we’ve covered gift ideas for just about every kind of person this year, except kiddos. I usually don’t do gift guides for kids because each kid is so different about what they like at different ages. Since the Circus is a big part of this blog though and is the reason for many…
Happy Thanksgiving!
I just wanted to pop in today to tell you two things- 1. I am so grateful for you. By you coming to this blog a few times a week to read the latest posts, you allow me to do what I love, as my job. Better than that though, I feel like we all…
Gifts That Keep Giving
If you’re one for thinking out of the box when it comes to holiday gift giving, then this list is for you. These are all gift ideas that keep on giving. Magazine subscriptions are usually the most thought of subscription type holiday gifts – and those are great – but here are some more subscription…
Gift Ideas for People Who Like to Laugh
Every year I try to do some sort of gift guide that will cause a giggle or two. I’ve done gift ideas for your blunt friend, the one who loves to drink and the sarcastic person. This year, I decided to just do a gift guide for people who like to laugh – plain and…
Gifts for New Homeowners
One of my favorite types of gifts to buy are gifts for new homeowners. I love selecting something for them that they will find incredibly useful for their new place or something that is more meaningful and decorative for their new home. These gift ideas for new homeowners that you’ll find below range from useful…
Gifts for Her
If you have any girls on your holiday gift list at all, whether they are 5 or 75, I promise you there is going to be something on this list for them. This gifts for her holiday gift guide is filled with items big and small and includes something to fit every budget. Whether they…
Simple Home Security with Blink
This post is brought to you by Blink Home Video Security. However, all opinions are 100% mine and I completely own up to being a scaredy cat sometimes. Nearly a year ago, Grunt Labor went on a camping trip. He left on a Thursday after work. Nicky called later that evening to check on me and…
Gifts for Him
Some brands provided products and/or compensation for inclusion in this gift guide. However, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Affiliate links may be included in this post, which means if you purchase something through one of those links, I may earn a small commission, but you won’t pay a dime more. While Grunt Labor…
