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Not everything is content

The picture below was taken a year ago. It was the last day I had a conversation with my Dad. He suffered an aortic dissection and never...

Have a seat...let's catch up!!

Hello! I hope everyone is having a great summer! I'm not making excuses, but this has been a busy summer for me: moving my folks to town;...

I’m Still Here!

Hi!! The last six weeks have been crazy!! So many changes for our household: summer break; me going back to work; teenage driver; my...

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

As many of you know, I love paint and its transformative power! Color can make such a difference! But what about mirror effect spray...

Summer Creepers!

Clematis, hollyhocks, morning glories...flowers that thrive on sun, humidity and heat: three things I don't thrive on! Ha! Summertime...

Plywood Planter Boxes

I'm so excited about this project because I got to work with my one and only brother - Ty - on it!! This project was beyond my skill...

No guts, no glory!

My faux wood garage door project took guts! I researched this DIY more than any other project I've ever attempted. The pressure was on....

Simple Hummingbird Swing

If you know me personally you know I'm a bit fanatical about hummingbirds. Their size, speed, strength, endurance, intellect and beauty...

Burlap Window Panels

Not only have our 75+ inch wide blinds been held up with twine for the last 2 years, but our neighbors across the street have had a...

Discreet Planting Station

I love to garden, but I hate rummaging around the garage for my supplies. Pots here, soil there, tools everywhere! I wanted to create a...

Fabulous Faux Brick Wall

When we moved into our 1979 Brady Bunch Builder Beige house, I started imagining all the color and options I would work into the high...

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Just an in-between projects post to wish you a Happy St Paddy's Day! If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're luck enough! Slainte! -...

House Number Hack

Happy March! It's my favorite month of the year! St Patty's, my birthday, Spring, all things green and new! I've been buzzing all winter...

Knob Knock Off

I love heading to the Habitat for Humanity Restore for project inspiration. It's the perfect place to find unique items to upcycle into...

What Time Is it?

As you follow, you'll realize I'm a HUGE fan of turning trash into treasure - a "thrift store score" as I like to call it. This clock...

Why Buzzing Scotch Lass?

Hi! I'm Rae and I'm a second generation project junkie. I take after my Grandpa Gerald "Buzz" Fleming who was a jack of all trades. He...

Sisal Toilet Paper Holder

If it doesn't exist, make it! We redid our main floor bathroom in the summer of 2019. Since then, I've been on the hunt for the "perfect"...

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