We hosted a summer bonfire at the barn this week. Living on 4 acres is nice because there is plenty of space and lots of parking. This is where the teens come hang out and build bonfires after Friday night football games. I always want the kids to know that they have a safe place…
simple patriotic decorating
Decorating for the 4th of July and all the other patriotic holidays is not so easy for me. I tend to love all neutrals, and not too much color. Bright red and blues just don’t look very good in my home. With all of that said, my decorating heart loves to add little touches of…
sweet southern style old fashioned lemonade recipe
Do you love lemonade? I love having a pitcher of old fashioned lemonade around all summer long!! It’s easy, refreshing, and it looks pretty too! This is my favorite old fashioned lemonade recipe: 1 1/3 cups sugar 5 cups of water (divided) 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice (approximately 10 large lemons) In a large…
diy garden scarecroW
I normally put my scarecrow out in the fall, but this summer I decided to try him out in my garden to scare away the birds. Although he makes a super cute decor piece surrounded by pumpkins,and hay bales he also serves a purpose. He really does scare off the birds! I have noticed a…
chocolate chip cookie pie
If you are looking for a super simple, easy to throw together dessert recipe, this is it! This dessert is for the chocolate chip cookie lover! Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie 1 (frozen) deep dish pie crust thawed 2 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened…