In this post, I’ll be showing you how to personalize a blank award ribbon rosette with a custom design, message, or personalization. This method is perfect for creating custom gifts, …
Did you know that you can make your own freeze-resistant water buckets, troughs, or ponds using natural materials you already have on your farm to make a DIY bucket heater? …
It’s no secret to anyone who visits my home or business that I love equestrian decor. Even so, I used to be surprised when my birthday rolled around each year …
This delightfully absurd pairing of stable chandeliers is a bit of your own creation, dear blog readers. 80% of Hawk Hill’s visitors surf in for articles related to A. chandeliers …
This framed horse shoe is one of my dearest possessions, but taking it from the rusty mess I found in my horses’s pasture to this elegantly framed piece took several …
From 2010-2015 Hawk Hill’s stable was inhabited always by a horse or two and I ran a tack store out of a warehouse building on the property that was …
One of the most frequently Pinterest pinned images from this site is this photo, above, from my chicken coop / barnyard, taken in the summer of 2013 (give or take …
Even if you’ve checked out my articles on repairing broken horse halters, sometimes a halter is just beyond repair. Whether it’s terminally broken or just too worn to be safely …
Step by step instructions for attaching an engraved metal plate to a leather strap (halter, belt, etc) WITHOUT using a leather punch or rivet setting tools. Using tools from …
When I was a child my daydreams were filled with visions of riding and showing a big grey horse. When I was 23, fresh out of college and making …
Equestrian decor is practically a love language for me, so as a sequel to Repurposing Horse Halters for Equestrian Home Decor, here’s a mashup post collecting shots from …
I don’t often tackle a room remodel by myself- I tend to stick to small projects. Not too long ago, however, I took a deep breath and dove into one …
If you love a classic look and equestrian flare, Christmas gifts are a great place to show off this style. Small pieces of equestrian hardware can take the …
Last fall a friend purchased a fantastic property with an old 19th century stone barn still standing. When I remarked on the old horse collars resting under a thick …
This tutorial is a great way of adding an overhead light without the expense or hassle of adding or altering existing wiring inside your walls and ceilings. It’s a perfect …
I love decorating with old English riding boots and English saddles, but often the condition I find these items in is far from pristine. While I enjoy weathered antiques …
Back in the fall of 2013, Hawk Hill had large but modest gates across the driveway at the front of the property. At the time, I kept these gates …