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Let’s Go Nuts With A Fall Wreath

When I was growing up, wreaths were only a big deal around the holidays. When Christmas would roll around, all of our doors had a wreath hanging, and so did a few of our walls. I remember my sweet mama would take down pictures so that she could hang a wreath in its place, and all of our wreaths were made by my grandmothers.

I must say, I do follow in my mom’s footsteps with wreaths, but I do extend my wreath hanging season, and I start hanging my them the minute autumn comes into play. I love to create them, whether I use greenery, or pinecones, or faux stems, or even in this case, nuts.

I’m going to show you how to create a fall festive nut wreath that will outshine all of your other fall wreaths!!

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Brooke’s Garden House, Episode 3

The footings have been secured for my garden house, and I could not be more elated!

We’re cooking with gas, folks! RTB stopped by to hang with us for the day, and secure the concrete footings for the garden house. And, although one would think – and I market myself a research queen – that this project would take, maybe, a half day tops, would actually take a full day.

A long day.

Like a lunch, snack and dinner type of day with a few 15-minute breaks stuffed in.

Come and see all of the progress we’re making on the garden house build!! Few steps make for huge progress!!

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Tips on What You Need To Know Before Buying Mums

When I talk about fall and planting and I make the comment of  “bring me allllll the plants,” I mainly mean, bring on the mums. I so enjoy them because they represent fall in all their colors. I like a mixture. Yellows and rusts, burgundy, purple and whites. Bring ’em all on. Let’s talk about what you need to know before buying mums.

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Planting Fall Container Gardens

If someone were to sit me down and demand an answer from me on which season is my favorite season to plant, I honestly don’t think I could answer them. I say this because, with the exception of winter, there’s so much about planting and gardening that I love with spring, summer AND fall. I feel a great reward with a little dirt under my fingernails.

But I also love a good gel manicure.  You can’t fault me for that.

This fall, in particular, I seem to really be holding on to my garden. I still want to plant and water, and tend. But the nights are already getting cold, and it’s almost time to put my garden to bed for the winter.

However, container gardens are all in favor!!

I say, I!!

Come on over and let’s plant a fall container garden together!

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Transforming Dollar Store Pumpkins

I challenged myself to transform Dollar Store pumpkins into gorgeous fall decor. The challenge was to reinvent a Dollar Store pumpkin, and transform it into something fabulous. This time, I didn’t cover it with fabric. I didn’t cover it with tape, or decoupage an image.

Not even close. Instead, I went down the easy road, and lately, that is my favorite road to drive. I think you have figured this out about me. When it comes to crafts, I prefer the 3-F kind: fun, fast, and fabulous. No more, no less. Who’s with me on this?! Head on in and see how I transformed a bright orange Dollar Store pumpkin into a fabulous faux stone masterpiece!!

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Brooke’s Garden House, Episode 2

We’ve been making progress on the garden house, and little by little; rock by rock, the process is beginning. It’s like Mr. Magoo driving when his eyes are closed – ours too! Let’s just run through some red lights. Who cares anyway – just as long as we’re not hitting anybody, we’re cool. We have the garden house dimensions measured and marked, and the areas marked where the support beams need to be placed. Episode 2 us underway, and the commentary is laughable. Come and see for yourself!

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One Of The Best Fall Crafts Ever

The nights are turning brisk, and the warmth of the day is a little slower, but to me, this is perfection. Sleeping with a window open while wrapping up in a cozy blanket is the recipe to good sleep. An ever so slight breeze on my face while my feet are so toasty, is just […]

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The Secret To Measuring Sticky Ingredients – QTF

I love a good secret, don’t you? I’m very good at keeping my lips sealed and holding it in and never telling a soul. But not this secret. This is a good secret that I’m going to let you in on because it is a cooking time saver. A no-more-sticky-fingers-secret. Do you want in on it? Of course you do! Come on in because I’m spilling everything!

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Garden House Progress – Episode 1

You know what always ceases to amaze me? Is that when a man (my husband, in particular) can pick up even the slightest subtle call or hand gesture in baseball, or any sport for that matter, yet is completely oblivious to subtle and even not so subtle hints at home. Like, say I leave a couple huge windows leaning in front of the garage, waiting to be moved up to the garden house area in preparation for building.

Nah. Doesn’t even see them.

Doesn’t even pay attention.

After all, there is no glove nor mitt, no club, no tee, no golf ball involved in building a garden house. Just a lot of hard labor and sweat.

Or maybe he does notice, or recognize, but is choosing to look the other way?

Yeah, I bet that’s it.

Come with me and watch the first episode of Brooke’s Garden House!!

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7 Ways To Create A Free Floral Arrangement

I find myself most productive in the early morning hours. The quiet and stillness of the house while the rest are still asleep feels like such a novelty to me. My head is clearer, my thoughts start to soar, and ideas start stirring around in my mind like shooting stars. With a warm mug of coffee in my hand, bliss sips in. I head out to the coop to open for business and say hello to the girls, who are already clucking away, spreading all kinds of chicken gossip, I am sure. They all have a voice, they all like to be heard. Typical. […]