Opps…….For the magazine feature article click here DIY Poolside towel holder that you can make today and start using tomorrow It seems that every summer the laundry piles escalate out of control. When we got the new pool last summer, it only got worse. Towels especially. They missed the point of reusing their swim towels…
Get your patio ready for summer with these thrifty friendly ideas without spending a lot of time or money I’ve had a stare down with the patio right off our kitchen for the last couple of weeks. It won. Between the never ending Spring pollen and an area that needs more then fluffing pillows, I…
Hanging Spring basket using live plants and flowers Typically the wreaths that I make for each new season are assembled with faux blooms and greenery, but this Spring I wanted to try something different. I wanted to create a hanging spring basket using live plants and flowers. I love the look of the fresh plants…
6 Ways to Use Pantones Color of the Year for 2018 without looking like the house of Barney the Dinosaur Ahhh, color. It’s a beautiful thing, especially Pantones color of the year for 2018, Ultra Violet. You either love it or not love it. And to those that are bit color shy, weaving ultra violet…
Ushering in Fall with small simple decor ideas using complementary colors and fresh greens. Hello Fall time….even if it’s 90 degrees out like it is in Northeast Georgia. If your temps are still in summer mode, this weeks Welcome Home Tour will definitely get you in the mood for Fall. If you are stopping by…
Welcome to the Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm. Special thanks to Marty for inviting me to this fall event that I look forward to each year. If you are coming over from Pam’s and this is your first time here, welcome to Duke Manor Farm. She’s got it going on with those pink walls,…
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Today I am sharing a fall table using blue accents. It’s no secret that the color Orange has been quiet around Duke Manor Farm this Fall Season. My Kitchen, Porch and Sitting Room have all been evidence of that. Not a sign of orange anywhere, except for the pumpkins outside and the Reese’s Candy Wrappers…
When I saw the Christmas stuff up at a national big box store the other day ( big yikes), I knew it wasn’t too early to start thinking about Fall….even though the slippy slide hasn’t been put up yet and the kids are swimming in the pool every day and night. But I think it’s when I…
Decorating Ideas for your Summer Mantel I always look forward to the changing seasons and to have an opportunity to change up the mantel in the kitchen/breakfast area. And as much as I love the thought of decorating the mantel, it’s not always easy for me to find things in scale, that will provide…
Easier then easy….. Summer Strawberry Snack This summer, it’s all about simple living. Simple decor (less to dust) simple wardrobe (tee shirt and gym shorts) simple hairstyle ( more like pony tail and ball cap), simple makeup ( more like no makeup) simple plans ( reading a good book outside here or here) simple meals (breakfast…
You always know that the end of the school year is right around the corner with the annual Field Day event. This week, I was fortunate enough to attend field day for all the kids. It was so awesome, seeing all those kids having a blast and creating memories that will last for a lifetime….