Here in Utah we get a lot of snow during the winters and it’s hard to keep up maintenance on my patio! With the warmer summer weather I am always inspired to bring my patio back to life!

14 Outdoor Patio DIY Ideas!

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DIY Outdoor Light Pole Planters @ Ugly Duckling House

Use planters to hold patio lights. I love this idea because they are easy to move around and reconfigure.

Pea Gravel Patio DIY @ Gina Michele

Using pea gravel instead of cement or pavers is a fast and easy way to create an outdoor patio.

Fire Pit Patio DIY @ Brooklyn Limestone

Stephanie from Brooklyn Limestone created this round patio, centered around a fire pit. I love the round shape she created with traditional bricks. And she added lights with natural light poles, the effect is magical!

DIY Outdoor Sofa Tutorial @ Garrison Street Design Studio

This DIY sofa is so modern and gorgeous. I love the modern design and the stain color.

DIY Outdoor Farmhouse Patio Table @ North Country Nest

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make this farmhouse patio table. I love that you can make the table any length and width that you want!

DIY Garden Slat Wall @ Taryn Whiteaker

Are you looking for an outdoor privacy solution? My friend Taryn created this DIY slat wall and it’s the perfect solution. It’s also a wonderful place to hang potted flowers!

DIY Double Chair Bench with Table Plans @ Projects with Pete

I love the look of Adirondack chairs, and these double chair benches are even better. They have the look of Adirondack chairs but with a modern twist and look at the little tables in between!

Privacy Screen Planter DIY @ Gina Michele

Another awesome privacy idea. I also love that you can pair the screen with a garden area and have your vegetables or plants climb up the screen.

DIY Outdoor Water Wall @ Interior Frugalista

Can you believe this water all is DIY? It’s beautiful and it also could be used as a privacy screen that lets light through. I love the sound of running water.

How to Build a Simple Chevron Outdoor Privacy Wall @ DIY Passion

How cool is this privacy wall? The chevron shape really give the wall interest and a modern vibe.

How to Make a Wood Planter @ Gardeners World

I love the look of natrual wood. These planters are so simple and beautiful.

DIY Outdoor Chairs @ Thrifty and Chic

These DIY outdoor chairs are beautiful. White is my favorite and the design is modern and timeless.

Pallets Outdoor Sofa and Table on Casters @ 99 Pallet Ideas

Have you ever made anything out of pallets? It’s an inexpensive way to create all types of things. I love making pallet projects.

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Here are some more Outdoor DIY Ideas!

Make a DIY Recirculating Fountain

This is one of the most popular projects on my site. Make a DIY recirculating fountain out of a pot.

How to Spray Paint Resin Pots

Did you know you can spray paint your resin pots? I do it and share how easy it is.

Make a DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen and Subway Tile Planter Boxes

I turned some old doors into a really colorful and fun privacy screen. It’s one of my favorite outdoor projects!

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What are some of YOUR projects this summer?

Share them with us!

xoxo

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Whether you have a home, condo, apartment or anything in between, spruce up YOUR outdoor space with these….

16 Summer Outdoor DIYs!

16 Summer Outdoor DIYs from this week’s Best Friday Features!

16 Summer Outdoor DIYs!

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Mini Potted Plant Tassels @ Winding Road Crochet

Wood Pallet Outdoor Bar @ Sweet Parrish Place

Vintage Wooden Ladder Plant Holder @ She’s Crafty

Stenciled Waterproof Picnic Blanket @ Simple Nature Decor

How to Build a DIY Screen Door @ Just Measuring Up

Outdoor Summer Dining @ Stone Gable

Vintage Bicycle Makeover @ The Scrap Shoppe Blog

Hanging Garden Tool Organizer @ The Handyman’s Daughter

How to Clean Patio Cushions @ Clean & Scentsible

How to Install Faux Garage Windows @ Delineate Your Dwelling

How to Paint Graphics on Furniture @ H2O Bungalow

Modern Succulent Wreath @ A Nod to Navy

Lighting Up The Yard @ Dust Bunnies & Dog Toys

Beach Picnic Ideas @ The Little Treasures

Summer Floral Arrangement @ Celebrating Everyday Life

Summer Backyard Camping Party with Free Printables @ Bird’s Party

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What are some of your outdoor projects this year?

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see your ideas!!

xoxo

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Here are…

15 Farmhouse Ideas!

15 Farmhouse Ideas from this week’s Best Friday Features!

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Easy Door Trim @ Remodelando la Casa

Farmhouse Twin Bed @ The Perfect Build

Farmhouse Dining Room @ Run to Radiance

Wheat Wreath @ The Country Chic Cottage

Modern Farmhouse Storage Bins @ Sadie Seasongoods

Barnwood Sign @ The Country Chic Cottage

Vintage Farmhouse Style Fall Baskets @ Giggles Galore

Watercolor State Printables @ I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Plant a Fall Window Box @ Uncommon Designs

Fall Entryway Tour @ Cherished Bliss

Clean Coastal Living Room Update @ Starfish Cottage

Farmhouse Laundry Room @ Twelve On Main

Farmhouse Kitchen Makeover @ How to Nest for Less

Rustic Ikea Rast Hack with Rope Handles @ The Happy Housie

DIY Book Ledges @ Refresh Living

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On Tuesday I shared a WONDERFUL book for moms — The Complete Book of Essential Oils for Mama & Baby.

 I am super excited to let you know that I am giving away THREE of these books!!

Here’s how to enter:

1) Head over to this page and leave a comment!

2) To get another entry, share this giveaway (twitter, instagram or facebook) and leave another comment telling me how you shared.

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What is your favorite home decor style?

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see your ideas!!

xoxo

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I have a really BIG collection of Halloween fabrics and I’m always looking for more ways to use up my stash. I was rummaging through the scraps last week and got the idea to use some of them to make this Halloween Banner.

Want to make one too? It’s really easy and there is only ONE seam you have to sew, and you could skip that if you wanted to.

Here’s what you need:

18″ x 24″ piece of white canvas or twill or home decor fabric

Scraps of Halloween fabric

Piece of paper backed fusible web

20″ dowel rod

1/4″ Steam a Seam

Ribbon

Iron

“Trick or Treat” Template – download for free on my site

Spider Buttons

Print out the template and trace the letters onto a piece of paper backed fusible web. Yes they are backwards on purpose.

Trace the “T” 3 times and the “R” 3 times (so you have the correct letters to spell TRICK OR TREAT)

Cut out letters loosley and press onto the wrong side of your fabric scraps

Cut out again this time precisely.

Measure the center of the 18″ side of your 18″ x 24″ piece of fabric. Mark it.

Measure down 18″ on each 24″ side of fabric. Mark each spot.

Draw a line from the 18″ mark to the center of the fabric. Do the same for the other side of the fabric.

Cut fabric along these lines so that you have the banner shape.

Fold under the raw edges of all sides except the top 3/8″ and press. Use a piece of steam a seam to hold the hem in place.

On the top of the banner fold down 1″ and stitch along the raw edge a straight line- this will make the pocket to hold the dowel rod.

Lay the cut letters out where you’d like them. Peel off the paper backing and iron in place.

Embellish with spider buttons as you like!

Now you’ve got a cute banner that you can hang on your front door, above your fire place mantle or on your wall. Enjoy!!

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Thanks Melissa! What a cute banner! I love it. Melissa has tons of adorable ideas on her blog. Here are a few I know you’ll love:

These DIY Halloween Treat Bags are so perfect for a party!

And, I just love these Floating Witch Hat Luminaries!

And this Printable Autumn Bucket List is just darling to display in your home!

Visit Polka Dot Chair and

xoxo

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15 More Painted Projects from this week’s Link Party Palooza!

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iPhone Charging Station @ Refresh Restyle

DIY Shy Face Candle Holders @ A Pretty Fix

Blue Cane Chairs @ The Painted Hive

Aged Milk Paint Laundry Sign @ I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Re-Love Sideboard Makeover @ The Painted Hive

Bermuda Breeze Pillow Stencil @ Simple Nature Blog

DIY Farmhouse Candlesticks @ Confessions of a Plate Addict

DIY Scandi-Inspired Blossom Branch @ A Pretty Fix

Refinished Leather Seat Chair @ Average But Inspired

Coffee Table Makeover @ A Grace Full Life

How to Paint an Outdoor Umbrella @ The Heathered Nest

Platform 9 3/4 Painting Tutorial @ Our Kerrazy Adventure

Floral Wreath Coloring Page @ Grow Creative

Painted Tote Bag @ Burton Avenue

Geometric Wall art @ Remodelando la Casa

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Be sure to check out the first round of Painted Projects!

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Don’t forget to visit this week’s Link Party Palooza for a huge variety of projects, recipes, and more!

Here’s how to enter to win:

It’s time for this week’s giveaway: a $100 Walmart gift card!

To enter to win, leave a comment on my Beachy Family Room Organization post!

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Do you have anything you’ve been showing off in your home lately?

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see YOUR ideas!!

xoxo

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So check out these 16 Winter DIY Projects and get inspired!

Ikea Dresser to TV Stand @ The Crazy Craft Lady

Paper Whites in Jars @ Homework 

Frosty Twig Wreath @ Thistlewood Farm 

Crate Storage Coffee Table @ Her Tool Belt 

Entryway Makeover @ Deeva Designs 

GPS Home Location Sign @ Beads, Braids, and Bows 

Funky Junky Snowmen @ Petticoat Junktion

Blouses to Table Linens @ Woods of Bell Trees 

 Aluminum Tape Walls @ Deeva Designs

DIY Laundry Soap & Labels @ Yesterday on Tuesday 

Three-Minute Infinity Scarves @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom 

Homemade Water Based Cleaner @ Hello Nature 

Easy Snowflake Bows @ Housewife Eclectic via the Ribbon Retreat 

DIY Arrow Jewelry Holder @ Little House of Four 

Colorful Styled Bookcases @ The Craft Patch 

Art Gallery Wall @ Deeva Designs 

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Don’t forget to check out all of this week’s excellent projects for a huge variety of projects, recipes, and more!

And don’t forget about this week’s giveaway for a “New Year, New You” pack of Young Living Essential Oils (an over $55 value)!

Here’s how to enter to win:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Do you have enough projects to last until the snow melts?

Tell me what you’ve been working on in the comments – I would love to come see YOUR ideas!!

xoxo

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They’re the colors of autumn leaves, Halloween, and even some tasty fall treats! 

Here are 20 FUN candy corn-colored ideas, projects and recipes to celebrate the season!! 

(No candy corn was harmed in the making of many of these recipes … they’re just candy-corn-colored!)

Candy Corn Pretzel Fudge @ Lil’ Luna

Candy Corn Mason Jars @ Mason Jar Crafts

Candy Corn Monster Munch @ A Pumpkin & A Princess

Halloween Candy Corn Bat Displays @ Design Sprinkle

Baby Food Jar Tea Candle Holders @ Beth’s Lemonade

Candy Corn Door Decor @ Crafts n Coffee

How to Make a Candy Corn T-Shirt @ I Love to Create

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls @ Mom On Timeout

Fall Leaves Printable @ Five Heart Home

Glitter Halloween Candles @ A Pinch of Glitter

Halloween Pretzel Hugs @ Echoes of Laughter

Mini Chicken Pot Pies @ Second Chance to Dream

Reese’s Pieces Brownie Puppy Chow @ The First Year Blog

Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Reese’s Chocolate Chunk Mocha Cookies @ A Pumpkin & A Princess

Pumpkin Kripsies Treats @ I Dig Pinterest

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls @ Lemon Tree Dwelling

Candy Corn Cereal Snack Mix @ Yummy. Healthy. Easy.

Candy Corn Cookie Dough Brownies @ Kleinworth & Co.

Candy Corn “Corn” @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!

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Don’t forget to check out the rest of this week’s amazing projects & to link up your own!

And don’t forget to enter this week’s giveaway from Big Picture Classes!

Two lucky readers will win a ticket to  Craft Happy, a 12-week crafting adventure that will have you creating beautiful things just for the fun of it, learning new skills, connecting with cheerful crafters worldwide, and generally smiling from ear to ear.

Enter to win TWO 12-week holiday crafting classes!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I can’t wait to see who wins!!

HAVE A HAPPY AND CREATIVE WEEKEND!!

 xoxo

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Here are 25 amazing Valentine Ideas that were linked up this week to add some inspiration to your weekend!!

Valentine’s Gift Tags @ Hubby Made Me

V-Day Wreath @ Our Thrifty Ideas

Cupid’s Arrow @ Nest of Posies

Valentine’s Gift Printable @ My Sister’s Suitcase

Printable Valentine’s Banner @ I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Lunchbox Laughs @ Kiki and Company

Valentine’s Day Cookie Bouquet @ It’s Overflowing

Valentine’s Printable @ She’s Kinda Crafty

DIY Heart Wreath @ The 36th Avenue

Cute Valentine’s Banner @ Glamorous Affordable Life

Valentine Heart Garland @ Landee See Landee Do

Valentine’s Day Envelopes @ Nap Time Journal

Heart-Shaped Cupcakes @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

All My Heart Gift Box @ Sweet Rose Studio

Conversation Heart Glitter Canvas @ Becoming Martha

Chocolate Strawberry Oreos @ Nap Time Journal

Valentine’s Day Bunting @ Raising Up Rubies

Valentine’s Chalkboard Printables @ Nest of Posies

Burlap Heart Banner @ Crafting in the Rain

Valentine’s Vases @ A Night Owl

52 Reasons Card Gift @ PaperVine

Valentine Marshmallow Pops @ Echoes of Laughter

Pom Pom Monsters @ Create. Craft. Love.

Floating Heart Wall Art @ Making Home Base

Bee Mine Board @ Tales of a Trophy Wife

Valentine Painted Rocks @ Number Fifty-Three

Be sure to check out all the other projects linked up this week!!

And enter to win the CHA Surprise Box I’m creating especially for one of you —

all you have to do is leave a comment on this week’s Weekend Wrap Up Party!!

Be sure to have an amazing Saturday!!

And if you are looking for more Valetine Ideas, check these 21 ideas out:

xoxo

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There are SO many COLORFUL ideas linked up this week.

Color makes me happy — so I just had to share a few with you!! 

Laptop Desk Washi Tape Makeover @ Sassy Style Redesign

Ikea Plastic Bag Holder to Light Fixture @ My Sister’s Suitcase

and…

Monogrammed Chevron Pallet Tray @ sas interiors

Washi Tape Mantel @ Sugar and Dots

Whimsical Lamp @ My Sister’s Suitcase

DIY Chevron Tray @ My Blessed Life

Half Moon Baby Quilt @ Flickr: BGMom1

Kid’s Command Central @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family

DIY Homework Station @ Uncommon Design Online

Duct Tape Laptop Sleeve @ Nellie Bellie

Garden bench Makeover @ The Homes I Have Made

Easy Art Center @ Burton Avenue

Easy fabric Flowers @ Scattered thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Pink Lemonade Cake @ Vanilla Bean Girls

Little Girl’s Room Reveal @ Fresh Coat of Paint

The Boys’ Bedroom @ Sugar and Dots

Pinstriped End Table @ Liz Marie Blog

Pallet Art @ Swenson Style

Crayon Discs @ Feathers and Sunshine

6$ DIY Ladder @ osie moats

Desk Organization @ 20 Minute Mom

Tin Can Lanterns Tutorial @ Grow Creative

Chair Revamp @ The Golden Sycamore

Dessert Display @ events by j rachelle

T-Shirt to Skirt @ Projects Around The House

Easy Ballerina Tutu @ Creative Passage

And in case you are looking for MORE Colorful Projects, here are a few more:

20 Colorful Projects

22 Colorful Projects to Make

Don’t forget to check out all the other wonderful projects linked up this week, and link up your own if you haven’t yet!

Be sure to enter the drawing for the fabulous Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone, as well!

All you have to do to enter is comment below telling me your favorite Live Tile and why

(see the Rafflecopter widget for details)!

(And don’t forget, even if you don’t have a Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone,

you can try the Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone live demo and play with real Live Tiles yourself!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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With the kids going back to school, it’s about time for those post-summer organization projects!

Here are 15 awesome organization ideas from this week’s Wrap Up!

Old Door Turned Coat Rack @ Second Chance to Dream

DIY Homeschooling Desk @ It’s Overflowing

DIY Burlap Memo Board @ Jenifer Cotter

DIY Locker Accessories and Organizers @ Sassy Style Redesign

Decorated Herb Storage Canisters @ Practically Functional

Fridge Reorganization @ The Cards We Drew

Organize Your Car @ Clean & Scentsible

Easy Chalkboard & Bunting @ Twelve-O-Eight

Make a DIY Industrial Filing Cabinet @ Minimoz

Loyalty Card Organization @ Cupcakes & Crinoline

Canning Labels @ The Pinterest Project

Ticket Chore Jar @ A Pumpkin & A Princess

Repurposed Mail Box @ A Night Owl

Squinkie Organization Lunchboxes @ She’s {kinda} Crafty

Scrapbook Paper Storage @ Marty’s Musings

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