Like many of you, I absolutely fell in love with the Fixer Upper German schmear technique Chip & Joanna Gaines illustrated on several episodes. When I saw them using the technique on a fireplace I knew this is what I wanted to do with my boring red brick fireplace surround. … More
How to Make a Stunning Thanksgiving Centerpiece
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Are you ready for your holiday guests? I’m furiously working to decorate for the annual Thanksgiving feast. I get so many questions about my arrangements…”how did you do that!?!?” is usually the first question they ask. … More
Inexpensive Thanksgiving Decor Ideas to Add Warmth to Any Space
It’s almost Fall! Call me crazy but I have all my farmhouse style inexpensive Thanksgiving decor in place by November 1st which means I’ve been shopping for new Thanksgiving decor for weeks now! For this installment of A Country Girl’s Life, I’m bringing you the best ideas for cheap Thanksgiving and Fall decor. … More
ULTIMATE Halloween Party Playlists to ROCK Your Next Party!
Need some Halloween party ideas to entertain your guests? Looking for cheap ideas on a budget? Why not TOTALLY ROCK your Halloween party with our ULTIMATE Halloween party playlists! We have two lists that you can listen to right now! We’ve done all the hard work for you…just hit play!… More
DIY Christmas Gift Seed Packets (No Gardening Required!)
It’s the most magical time of year! Annnnnnd most of the time it’s the most expensive time of year! I’m on a mission this year to make more gifts than I buy. I’ve been searching on Pinterest and Google for great ideas but most of the DIY Christmas gifts I’ve seen are just not very meaningful.… More
How to Dry Sunflowers for Gifts, Seeds & Keeping
Do you want to learn how to dry sunflowers? Would you like to use them for crafting, gifts or seeds for next year? Have you tried to dry sunflowers in the past but you were left with moldy, green sunflowers and seeds? … More
29 Unique Halloween Decorations for $15 or Less! (Most are $10 or less!)
It’s almost October! Call me crazy but I have all my Halloween decor in place by October 1st which means I’ve been shopping for new, unique decorations for weeks now! For this installment of A Country Girl’s Life, I’m bringing you the best of what I’ve found in my budget friendly Halloween decor searches. … More
EASY Halloween Decorated Sugar Cookie Ideas & Inspiration
Looking for ideas and inspiration for EASY Halloween decorated sugar cookies? Are you using royal icing to decorate Halloween sugar cookies or cut outs? We have a fun and easy recipe for success in decorating your own beautiful pumpkins, bats, skulls, tombstones and more!… More
How to Dry Hydrangeas and Make a Dried Hydrangea Wreath
Want to know how to dry hydrangeas so they retain color and pliability? Have you tried to dry hydrangeas in the past only to find they fade, turn brittle and crumble? We have the industry secret to properly drying hydrangeas so they retain their beautiful color and don’t fall apart whenever you touch them! … More
DIY: Upcycled Farmhouse Style Jewelry or Photo Display
Looking for the BEST way to hold, organize or store your baubles and beads? What about a space to display your favorite photos? Need ideas on how to get those treasured pieces off your valuable counter space? I did too! And I think I created the perfect DIY, upcycled, farmhouse style frame for holding and organizing your jewelry OR photos using items you probably already have around the house!… More
