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A Vibrant Summer Porch
This post was sponsored by Nearly Natural. All opinions are my own! Guess what y’all? I found some outdoor plants that I cannot kill. For real! Guess what kind they are? They are Nearly Natural. Have you ever heard of Nearly Natural? It is a fabulous brand that sells artificial flowers and these amazing artificial plants that I can’t demolish in one hot South Carolina
Bring on the Outdoor Color!
Outdoor Decorating with Plants I love this time of year. Our grass has finally turned green, the trees are filling out with vibrant foilage, and my back deck begins calling to be awaken. When that happens, I begin my search for beautiful full sun plants and today I am sharing my finds and how useful these plants can be for everyday outdoor decor and for entertaining!
Have a Ball Summer Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DayMaid #CollectiveBias Have a Ball this Summer Party I have one favorite thing about summer…. okay maybe a few. Fun in the sun with friends and yummy treats. There doesn’t always have to be a major reason for a party, I can be swayed by a forecast of
Outdoor Entertaining – Savor the Summer
I love to entertain during the Summer. Every year as the weather gets warmer, I make plans to clean off the porch, add some new throw pillows and get ready to have some folks over! Outdoor entertaining is so much fun and it can be so easy if you let it! Today I’m going to show you how I prepare for a small gathering, some
Printable Summer Bucket List
Who is ready for summer? Making a summer bucket list is a long time family tradition in our family. A few summers ago, my daughter made her own bucket list and loved it. So our sweet contributor Jennifer is here today with a fabulous Printable Summer Bucket List …
Tips on Creating a Summer Dinner Al Fresco
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TIKI® Brand. All opinions are 100% mine. Our family loves the lazy evenings of summer. The air is warm, crickets are chirping, breezes are blowing, and the pace is slower. We spend more time outside our home than inside, and that includes summer dinners outside…or al fresco. We eat outside most evenings once the weather
Summer Tablescape Ideas
Summer and outdoor entertaining go hand and hand, don’t you think? The sounds of crickets and the warm breezes set a wonderful mood! Our family enjoys lazy evenings on the porch, after a family meal outdoors. Weekends are filled with friends and family, hanging out and having fun. Part of all of the fun, is setting an inviting summer table. It is a perfect way
DIY Faux Fern Wreath
My favorite way to add instant curb appeal and charm to our home is hanging a beautiful wreath on the front door. It really is just that simple. I have no issue creating a pretty Easter, Halloween or Christmas wreath, but I struggle to find something I love for spring and summer. Well folks, I am struggling no longer! Meet my pretty faux fern wreath… isn’t
5 Tips To Plan and Nurture Your Garden
It is that time of the year again…garden season! It is filled with a burst of colors and textures. Today I am going to share with you 5 Tips to Plan and Nurture Your Garden this year. The time you spend doing this will payoff for you in the enjoyment you have from your garden and plants all season long. I even have a new