Kid Favorite Rice Krispie Spring Flower Recipe Happy Spring! Today’s post is gonna be a sweet one. 19 Spring inspired recipes that will have even the Easter Bunny hopping back to the dessert table for more! I am happy to be joining the Seasonal Simplicity series hosted by The Happie Housie. You will find all…
Adding a touch of blush to your Spring Mantel in small subtle ways can add such a nice impact to your seasonal decor If you saw my ‘temporary’ family room you may have noticed a peek at my mantel all ready for Spring. It seems my love for blush has no end in sight….which I…
Spring Family Room using blush accents Getting in Spring mode hasn’t been that tough around Duke Manor Farm. The temps were in the 70’s this weekend, we cut the grass for the first time this year and my winter white legs were sporting some shorts.Yikes!!! Time to get the inside of the house equally prepped…
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…
DIY Spring Floral Birds Nest Centerpiece For the record, the birds around Duke Manor Farm are not creating beautiful birds nests complete with flowers….. and a golden egg. I wish. I am however sharing an easy DIY Spring Floral Birds Nest Centerpiece that I made and one that you can create for your spring table….
This year I decided to let ‘Spring be Spring’ in my home. That meant, no pomp and circumstance, no fuss, no trouble. Just fluffing up the pillows, putting out some pretty blooms, and enjoying my favorite season of the year. We will start on the front porch since our outdoor porches and patios tend to…
If there is one season that seems to agree with my front porch…it’s fall. But don’t tell winter, spring and summer…. they think their the bomb too. I wasn’t sure how I was going to begin decorating for fall and sharing my Fall front porch with you today , since the only sight of a…
Yes, today officially kicks off Spring Break for us and because of a fractured foot in the house, the family will be enjoying the week taking a stay-cation. We got a whole schedule of events that the kids picked out and we can hardly wait to enjoy the week with each other. Since today is…
I honestely don’t know what the Leprechauns would say if I put the flowers and bunnies up on the mantel before St.Patrick’s day, so I will pause, have a pint of green beer and some corned beef hash and wait till ……. Until then, here’s a few of the ways that I have styled my…
I just love Spring time. My most favorite season of the year. From flower buds emerging…. opening windows to let in the fresh air….. sitting outside on the front porch with a light blanket wrapped around me, talking to my husband about all the outdoor adventures we can’t wait to start. I also love projects…
The Latest On The Blog Search the blog Welcome to Duke Manor Farm Hi, I’m Laura, the gal who lives on a farm that we built, in the middle of North East Georgia raising a family…. with a paintbrush in one hand and feeding chickens and horses in another. Thanks to that Sunday drive about 20 years…
Ideas on how to update a 15 year old bathroom vanity In last months Thrifty Style idea here I shared how to easily transform and update bath accessories for a modern and fresh look…..for just the cost of a can of spray paint. Today I want to give you a few ideas on how to…