It’s been at least two years now. I saw a heavy duty cable spool wheel on the side of the road. Some new neighbors were moving in to a home that they built and it was sitting out by their curb. I drove by it a few times, thinking it would make for a good table – just like the one that we had in our backyard in Mississippi. I mentioned the cable spool to Sean once, maybe twice, never thinking that he would really help me bring it up the hill and into our backyard. However, on a hot summer’s night when he had a few friends over, and after quite a few beers, Sean and his buds rolled that bad boy up the hill and into our backyard.

I’m excited to show you how many ways I’ve repurposed it!

Spring cleaning isn’t just for indoors. Outdoor furniture needs a good cleaning as well. Here’s the best way to clean outdoor furniture. Spending time outdoors during the summer is the …

Give me an excuse, any excuse, to design a table setting and I’ll take it. I’m all in. I learned this from my sweet Mama. Days out of a holiday, she would set a gorgeous table, tweaking here and there along the way. I loved watching her and took in all of her advice and ideas just like a sponge. All of her joy in designing a pretty table setting rubbed off on me, and here I am, never letting a table lay naked. Always dressed with a modern mix of plates and linens, with lots of play on patterns. Sometimes the table is just on display; still, it’s decorated one way or another, with Mama deep in my heart.

Are you ready to get inspired? Let’s go create!!

One thing every holiday party needs is a kickin appetizer. Well, how about 5. Here are 5 easy holiday appetizer ideas and recipes. I’ve gotten several new subscribers here to …