Yard decor, especially recycled yard decor, is such a fun way to show off your personality outside. Whether you like bright and whimsical decorations or quaint and sweet elements, the same thing holds true: all of it makes for fun DIY projects!Read more ›
Amplify Your Outdoor Living Space with These Garden Décor Ideas
July 3, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
We decorate our homes with curated collections of furniture, art, fabrics, and ornamental objects. Why not also approach our yards and gardens the same way by incorporating some garden décor ideas that add personality, character, and charm?Read more ›
Whimsical and Junky Planters for Your Yard
March 12, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
Using unique and unexpected items as planters is always in style at this time of year. Whether it comes from a flea market, a thrift store, or the storage shed out back, I always ask the same question: What can I plant in this? And if you’re on the hunt for some inspiration for a few planters with personality, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
How to Design an Inviting Front Yard Garden
December 12, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
The front yard is a passerby or visitor’s first impression of your home and you. It is also the first thing you see when you leave or return to your home.
A front yard garden should reflect the people who live in the house and make the space feel warm and inviting, offering a welcoming path to the front door. This will look different for each person: perhaps you envision a cottage garden, formal landscaping, or practical yet attractive vegetable beds.Read more ›
Fence Decorations for Whimsical Garden Decor
June 17, 2021 · By · 9 Comments
For the first time in my blogging career, we live (currently/temporarily) in a house with a fence. And before we move again later this summer, I wanted to take advantage of the situation. So, I made some whimsical garden decor from round plastic trays that I found at Habitat ReStore.Read more ›
Upcycling Crafts for Garden Markers or Plant Labels
April 22, 2018 · By · 2 Comments
Let’s face it- most gardeners don’t actually need to use some sort of garden markers or plant labels in their garden. They know what they planted and plant tags seem a little unnecessary. But, there are tons of upcycling crafts for various garden markers and they look AWFULLY cute in your garden! Read more ›
DIY Garden Signs from Grill Forks
March 21, 2018 · By · 40 Comments
Ok- I will fully admit that this is a truly zany idea of mine! There I was at the thrift store, looking for inspiration on the shelves. I was going to move aside this grill fork when it dawned on me that the barbecue fork could BE the inspiration I was looking for. What if I transformed it as part of some DIY garden signs? In other words, what if I used it as a stake instead of for steak?Read more ›
DIY Plant Markers from Vintage Shoe Trees
May 11, 2017 · By · 55 Comments
After successfully sowing herb seeds in thrifted muffin tins and then transplanting the seedlings into larger pots displayed on a vertical shower caddy, I’m wrapping up my three-part Upcycled Herb Garden series today! And what, pray tell, could my third part be about? Well, I’m upcycling some vintage shoe trees into DIY plant markers!Read more ›
Herb Plant Stand from a Stand Up Shower Caddy
April 20, 2017 · By · 44 Comments
I do a lot of cooking at home but I’m not a prolific gardener. I’m limited my own lack of gardening interest, but also by space. That being said, though, I do like to grow my own kitchen herbs in pots as much as possible. You may recall how I upcycled a muffin tin as a propagation tray for growing some herb plants from seed? Well, it’s time to transplant them and I’ll be upcycling a stand up shower caddy to create an herb plant stand!
Garden Decor Ideas and Projects
March 20, 2016 · By · 57 Comments
Upcycling projects and garden decor really do go hand in hand. Whether you like DIY planters or junk gardens or quirky garden ideas in general, there is a repurposing project out there for you. Read more ›
