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How to Become an Urban Homesteader

written by Lauren

potted herbs in terra cotta pots on a balcony

Thanks to Park Seed for this guest post. Over time, technology and modern conveniences have become essential in our lives. We can place orders with 2-day shipping, take virtual tours and even have watches that can measure our blood oxygen levels. (How cool!) While it’s awesome to have these conveniences at our fingertips, it feels good to be self-sufficient and do something on our own. It's rewarding to work with our own hands, without the help of computers or video tutorials.  Many looking for a more self-sufficient lifestyle are embracing the idea of homesteading. People Continue reading...

Filed Under: Yard & Garden Tagged With: garden, green, how to

DIY Flower Pot Beaded Wind Chimes

written by Lauren

DIY flower terra cotta pot wind chimes with beads and bells

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I am happy that spring has finally arrived here in New Jersey! I am loving all the daffodils that are blooming in my front yard. I adore the warmer temperatures. I was feeling crafty recently, so I did a quick and easy craft for my backyard - wind chimes! I used an old terra cotta pot that I spray painted, cut out some vinyl designs with my Silhouette machine, and strung some beads and mini bells together. I got the beads and cute mini bells from Amazon. Terra Cotta pot wind chimes are a fun and easy craft. Terra Cotta Pot Wind Continue reading...

Filed Under: Crafts, Decor, how to, Yard & Garden Tagged With: craft, decor, garden, how to

Zen Fairy Garden

written by Lauren

zen fairy garden

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the Pinterest Challenge blog hop! Once a month I get together with my blogging friends to tackle projects along a related theme. This month's theme is fairy gardens! The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! I decided to create a Zen fairy garden for my home's living room. My Zen fairy garden was inspired by mini fairy garden by Natalie Linda. I recently purchased a beautiful succulent planter/live arrangement from Etsy Shop, Arosezen. Arosezen sells beautiful succulent and Continue reading...

Filed Under: Decor, how to, Yard & Garden Tagged With: decor, garden

Friluftsliv – Why This Could be the Biggest Home Decor Trend in 2021

written by Lauren

beautiful reddish pink perennials against a white picket fencer

Happy New Year, everyone! 2021 is finally here. Although 2020 is over, life still isn't back to normal, as many of us socially distance/isolate ourselves to help stop the spread of Covid. But there is a lot you can do to make 2021 a better year - that's where the growing trend of Friluftsliv comes in. Friluftsli - And How It Can Improve Your Life in 2021 What is Friluftsliv? Pronounced "ree-loofts-liv," Friluftsliv is a Scandinavian word that means open air living. The Scandinavians inspired the cozy hygge lifestyle, and now people are embracing the Scandinavian concept of Continue reading...

Filed Under: Decor, DIY, how to, Yard & Garden Tagged With: decor, garden, how to

Readying a Patio for Summer (Plus Water Feature)

written by Lauren

a chaise lounge next to a patio pond

This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Thanks to Aquascape for providing me with the patio and fountain described in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. With summer less than a month away, I have been readying my home's backyard patio for summer. Last week I took out the leaf blower and blew off all the dirt and leaves that had accumulated on the patio over the winter and this spring. Over the weekend, I got out my patio pond from  Aquascape. My patio pond is a 33-inch square slate-like container that looks wonderful on my Continue reading...

Filed Under: Decor, furniture, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, garden, patio

DIY Beaded Wind Chimes

written by Lauren

This beaded DIY wind chime is easy to make with materials you can find at home

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. With my family spending mostly at home these days, we have been enjoying more time in our backyard. I have been working to make the space more enjoyable for us. I recently put together an easy DIY beaded wind chimes craft that almost anyone can put together with supplies from her craft stash! I'm sharing my DIY beaded wind chimes tutorial as part of today's Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants (and you Continue reading...

Filed Under: Crafts, Decor, how to, Yard & Garden Tagged With: craft, decor, garden, patio

10 on the 10th 2020

written by Lauren

10 on the 10th blog roundup

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links don't cost you anything, but may earn a small commission to help run this blog. Thanks! Hi everyone! Today I’m joining Leslie from Once Upon a Time Happily Ever After for 10 on the 10th! This blog hop is a fun way to share a few things about myself and to get to know some other bloggers. Leslie is a very sweet blogger, and I am sure you will enjoy her blog -- be sure to stop by! 10 on the 10th For this post, every blogger participating will be answering the same questions. Let's get started! How did you celebrate Continue reading...

Filed Under: dog, Easter, fashion, pet, pets, travel, Yard & Garden Tagged With: decor, garden, spring, travel

Planning a Vertical Patio Garden

written by Lauren

vegetables growing in a raised patio planter

I was provided with an Urban Bloomer from Keter free of charge in exchange for my review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Thanks to Responsival for partnering with me for this post. This year, I am hoping to really up my gardening game! I have been putting in some time to plan some backyard gardening spaces. for my outdoor spaces this spring and summer. I usually focus on herbs and flowers, but this year I'd love to start a vegetable garden. Today I've been thinking about my patio's vertical garden bed. I have a beautiful vertical patio gardening bed -- the Urban Continue reading...

Filed Under: how to, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, garden, spring, vertical garden

Friday Five — Fall Wreath, Kitchen Update, New Reads, Mulch & String Lights

written by Lauren

Friday Five - Mom Home Guide

Thanks to Tuttle Publishing for providing me with the books reviewed in this post. Thanks also to Thompson's Waterseal for providing the stain used on my DIY String Light Planter Posts. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday! I am so glad that Friday is here! To celebrate, I thought I'd take the time to share a Friday Five -- here I'll share some details about what I've been up to lately! $100 Room Challenge You may have noticed that this month I've participated in the $100 Room Challenge. The challenge is hosted by Erin of Lemons, Lavender & Laundry. This Continue reading...

Filed Under: books, Decor, DIY, home improvement, how to, Yard & Garden Tagged With: decor, DIY, fall, garden, kitchen

Summer Raised Herb Garden — Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop

written by Lauren

Planting an herb garden in a raised patio planter is a great idea. The herbs are kept away from rabbits and other critters and you can keep the herbs just outside your kitchen door.

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome  to the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop! Each month, my blogging friends and I get together to challenge ourselves to each complete a project or recipe that we'e pinned on Pinterest. It's always fun to see what my friends have created! I've been wanting to plant an herb garden this summer. I've pinned all sorts of tips and tutorials about planting an  herb garden on my garden Pinterest board. I had a few free hours one  day last week so I ran to my local garden  store, got some herbs and  planted my garden! Planting Continue reading...

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