If you've been reading my blog for the past 8 years, you'll already know that I'm a total lover of the beach and ocean. I think the coastal areas in our country are the most beautiful places on earth. To reflect my love for the ocean and beach, I decorate the inside and outside of my home in a … [Read more...] about Craft Project – DIY Seascape with Seashells in Glass Container
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DIY Project Wishing Well Garden Planter – Coastal Style
Last month my mom gave me an old wooden wishing well flower planter that she picked up at a local yard sale for $1.00. She was going to sit it out on her deck, but then decided to give it to me. She decorates in a country-style, so I knew right away that I would have to paint it and decorate it to … [Read more...] about DIY Project Wishing Well Garden Planter – Coastal Style
Kid’s Craft Project: Sunflower Paper Plate
The summer season has been flying by pretty quickly this year. Two to three times a month I enjoy hosting "craft dates" with my granddaughter and godson. It's a great way to bond with the kids and it's a great way to teach them things, while they're having some fun. This kid's craft project is … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Sunflower Paper Plate
DIY Vintage Metal Watering Can Garden Planter – Coastal Style
Back in late April I went to the flea market and found this beautiful vintage metal watering can and just had to have it. What really surprised me is that the seller only wanted $3.00 for it and trust me, that was a BARGAIN PRICE, since vintage metal watering cans can cost a pretty penny. For it … [Read more...] about DIY Vintage Metal Watering Can Garden Planter – Coastal Style
Gardening: Metal Sand Bucket Garden Planters
Three weeks ago I stopped into a local Family Dollar Store that was going out of business. Everything in the store was 10% to 50% off on the day that I was there. While browsing around there store, I found these metal sand buckets with metal shovels on sale for $4.00 each and then I got 50% off, … [Read more...] about Gardening: Metal Sand Bucket Garden Planters
Gardening: Old Birdbath Turned into a Flower Planter
Ten years ago my husband bought me a gorgeous birdbath and water fountain combo which I absolutely LOVED. The bowl portion of the bird bath is done in a large seashell shape and the top had floating ball with water fountain. When it was new, it looked gorgeous but over the years, it's fallen … [Read more...] about Gardening: Old Birdbath Turned into a Flower Planter
Gardening: How to Turn Wood Pallets into Strawberry Growing Planters
Two years ago we decided to put a pool into our small backyard and since that time, we don't regret it. With that said, we did have to make the decision to give up some of our gardening space to accommodate it. Even though we lost horizontal garden space, we gained vertical space by planting some of … [Read more...] about Gardening: How to Turn Wood Pallets into Strawberry Growing Planters
Kid’s Crafts – Decoupage Bottle Vase for Mother’s Day
Twice a month I like to get together with my almost 8 year old granddaughter for crafting with Nanny play dates. We've been hosting these play dates for the past 4 years and it's a great way for me to bond with her and to teach her new skills. Mother's Day is just around the corner and she wanted … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Decoupage Bottle Vase for Mother’s Day