My front porch is a work in progress. I like simple and classic coastal cottage decor. I don't like things modern nor too fancy. I want my porch to look simple and comfortable, nothing high maintenance and certainly nothing that costs a fortune to do. I thought I would give you a glimpse of what … [Read more...] about Classic Coastal Front Porch Decorating Ideas on a Budget
Hand Painted July 4th Patriotic Seashells
One of the things I love about the summer season is all of the fun outdoor activities that we get to enjoy. Long walks on the beach, lounging by the pool, the backyard barbecues, patriotic parades, fireworks, and everything else that goes along with the season. Last month I decided to add some … [Read more...] about Hand Painted July 4th Patriotic Seashells
Small Ceramic Indoor Plant Pot Set by Dsben
I enjoy gardening, both indoors and outdoors gardening. Every room inside our home has at least one houseplant with many rooms having 3 or more. I love how they look in our home giving it that cozy feel and houseplants help to naturally filter the air. Even if you don't have a "green thumb" there … [Read more...] about Small Ceramic Indoor Plant Pot Set by Dsben
Visiting the Beautiful Cape May Point State Park
The beautiful Cape May Point State Park is located in Cape May, New Jersey. If you're unfamiliar with the area...it's the southern most-tip of the state. Portions of Cape May are along the Atlantic Ocean and other portions are along the Delaware Bay. Cape May is a year-round coastal town with … [Read more...] about Visiting the Beautiful Cape May Point State Park
Hand Painted Tropical Palm Tree Seashell Decor
When I think of summertime I think about the ocean, beach, collecting seashells, sipping on lemonade, swimming in our pool, and all sorts of summer related things. I love summer and everything that goes along with it. Yes, it's my favorite time of the year. Last week I sat down and painted a few … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Tropical Palm Tree Seashell Decor
How to Make Homemade Sea Glass Paint
Love the look of sea glass when decorating your home? Are you into the coastal cottage lifestyle? I love everything that has to do with the beach! There's something calm and relaxing about living or visiting the coast. I decorate my home in the coastal cottage style and enjoy making a lot of the … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Sea Glass Paint
Grinch Made from Gain Laundry Pod Plastic Containers
This Grinch storage container was made by recycling a plastic Gain laundry pod container. Those containers are lime green in color. You can use your new container to store small christmas balls, ornaments, ornament hooks, and other small items that need to be kept protected. You can also place a … [Read more...] about Grinch Made from Gain Laundry Pod Plastic Containers
Mango Jam Home Canning Recipe with Tips
Every year I like to make 6-8 homemade batches of fruit jam for my family to enjoy. Homemade tastes a lot different than their store-bought counterparts and I mean that in a GOOD WAY! They taste fresher and just have a better flavor to them. This Mango Jam is one of my personal favorites. I like to … [Read more...] about Mango Jam Home Canning Recipe with Tips