Easy Minimalist Outdoor Holiday Decorating: A How to Guide
Today, you can easily spend a huge amount of money on holiday decorations: Halloween decor that becomes an eyesore on November 1, Thanksgiving decorations that …
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How to Style a Dramatic Bedroom using Tree Branches
I love branches and natural elements in decor, so when I was setting up my feminine master bedroom in the first house I owned, in …
How to Store a Flag over Winter
In this article, you’ll learn my quick and easy method to store a flag over winter. In order to graduate from the college I attended …
Making Hand Carved Wooden Spoons from a Fallen Tree
When my second-favorite century oak fell at Hawk Hill this spring I was devastated. I’m not exaggerating to say that I grieved it as I …
How to Build a Bench Style Tree Swing | Free DIY Woodworking Plan
Awhile back, I stumbled across this old bench swing at a flea market. Though marked “not for sale”, I was not to be deterred from …
My Backyard Shiitake Mushroom Garden on a Fallen Tree
Recently I posted about the century oak that fell during a late spring storm this year. I’m still grieving the loss of my favorite …
How to Repurpose Wood from a Fallen Tree
Strong spring storms are not infrequent visitors to Hawk Hill. Living just 2 miles from where the infamous 2011 F5 tornado cut a swath of …