From the farm…

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    July 2018 Garden Update

    Wow, this summer has gotten away from me! Winter was LONG in Wisconsin this year and spring came in a hurry. We ended up only having a couple of weeks to get all of our spring to do list done.     Our biggest and most successful project was once again our garden. In May

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    Adventures in Parenting – Night Terrors

    Follow my blog with Bloglovin   I’m not going to lie, parenting has been kicking my butt lately. Every time I think I have a good handle on things, something shifts and I struggle with the uncertainty ahead. I suppose this is how most parents feel, at least some of the time. Our latest struggle

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    Scott Party of 5!

      We have some exciting news to share! Baby #3 will be joining our family in October and we couldn’t be more excited! So far, baby seems to be doing well with a strong heartbeat and I have been feeling great. So far, this has been my easiest pregnancy. (Knock on wood) Micah is getting

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    The Truth About Raising Ducks

    A few years ago we began a new journey when we added ducks to our flock. Ducks are entertaining and lay tasty eggs, but boy are they messy. Since we have just gotten more ducklings this month, I thought I would put together a post with the good, the bad, and the ugly.    

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    Rocking Chair Makeover

    This is exactly the kind of project that I love. I had to do some research before tackling this one, but after reading all kinds of advice I gave it a try, and I have put together a little tutorial so you can do it to! (For a full video tutorial you can visit my

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    Micah’s Toddler Room Before

    Micah has a pretty awesome room. It is nice a big room (12 ft x 15 ft) with a cute little dormer. You can see the roof line, but it is still fairly tall (7ft). It is a little bit strange because it was added on above the garage after the house was built and

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    Sideboard Makeover

      Last year I picked up a sideboard/buffet at an estate sale. It has beautiful details and is in great shape. It was made by Ethan Allen and I don’t know what the original cost was, but I think the $50 I paid was a pretty great deal.     Who doesn’t need extra storage

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    Recliner Makeover Ideas

    Several years ago, I inherited 2 recliners from my grandparent’s old cottage. These chairs have lived a long life and are showing it a bit. They are comfortable though and I want to incorporate them into our playroom. You probably saw them in our playroom reveal. I made a slip cover for one to put

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    2018 Projects

    Well, 2017 got away from me, but we got so much done around here. We expanded our homestead by adding a garden and greenhouse. We updated the kids bedrooms, added a playroom, and decorated the house with all kinds of farmhouse goodies. Our home and land is a work in progress though.     As

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    Harrison’s Vintage, Travel Inspired Bedroom

    Harrison’s room is finally done! If you remember, he decided he would sleep better in his room if it was green and had trains. While I realize he really just loves to snuggle in our bed and was avoiding going to his own room, I thought it was probably time for a big kid room

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