Real-Home Spring & Easter Decorating Ideas ~ Get inspiration from these awesome displays using flowers, wreaths, banners, even colored eggs ….. all of these can easily turn a plain space into a pretty spring showstopper!

Courtney (adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com) wanted to keep her spring mantel earthy and serene. For her primary decoration, she added moss, butterflies, and dragonflies to a grapevine wreath and hung it from a chipped old window with a piece of muslin. Two moss topiaries flank the wreath along with cute ceramic bunny figurines. This Easter table decoration couldn’t … More Real-Home Spring & Easter Decorating Ideas ~ Get inspiration from these awesome displays using flowers, wreaths, banners, even colored eggs ….. all of these can easily turn a plain space into a pretty spring showstopper!

Keep Seeking ~ Keep Knocking and the Door Will Be Opened

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you” Matthew 7:7 Is there something you are believing God for today……and does it seem like it’s just taking a long time to come? I’ve been there … More Keep Seeking ~ Keep Knocking and the Door Will Be Opened

It's Almost SPRING 🌷🌸🌺🌷🌸🌺🌷🌸🌺 BUT that also means preparing to spring clean! Here are some awesome cleaning hacks to add to your Spring Cleaning Bag of Tricks to make the job less daunting! These clever ideas will help you be a better, faster cleaner just like those that came up with these "Oh So Creative", "why-didn't-I-think-of-that" tools and techniques.

 Clean Your Cabinets … with your vacuum. Use your vacuum’s brush attachment to  pick up dust and crumbs inside. Outside,  concentrate on the area around the  hardware using a cloth dampened with  warm water and Murphy Oil Soap. source:  Debra Johnson, merrymaids.com Clean Your Dishwasher … with little effort. Add 1 cup baking soda to the bottom of your empty dishwasher and let it sit … More It's Almost SPRING 🌷🌸🌺🌷🌸🌺🌷🌸🌺 BUT that also means preparing to spring clean! Here are some awesome cleaning hacks to add to your Spring Cleaning Bag of Tricks to make the job less daunting! These clever ideas will help you be a better, faster cleaner just like those that came up with these "Oh So Creative", "why-didn't-I-think-of-that" tools and techniques.

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this Friday with these fun party ideas!

Sweet Sips ~ Forget about Shamrock Shake {sorry McD’s}and try a Guinness float. Layer vanilla ice cream and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur into a pre-frosted pint glass. Slowly pour in half a bottle of Guinness stout beer while titling the glass on its side to prevent the beer from foaming over. Go Green ~ Sweet … More Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this Friday with these fun party ideas!

Fun St. Patrick's Day Recipes ~ some traditional and some not-so-traditional, but either way these recipes will help you celebrate the day AND there is something for everyone from appetizers to entrees to deserts, YUMMMY!

Shamrock SmoothiesThese fruity green Shamrock Smoothies will bring out the Irish in you–no matter where your family tree originated. Blend frozen kiwifruit and banana, then add green grapes, yogurt, orange juice and honey. If your St. Patty’s Day calls for an even more vivid drink, add some green food coloring!Shamrock Smoothies Beer-Glazed Sausage and ApplesWheat … More Fun St. Patrick's Day Recipes ~ some traditional and some not-so-traditional, but either way these recipes will help you celebrate the day AND there is something for everyone from appetizers to entrees to deserts, YUMMMY!

With Spring just under a month away, now's the time to research and plan your Gardening Basics. Heck here in MO it has felt like Spring since February 1 {What's with this bi-polar winter weather Missouri had this year?}

Grow Your Garden RightAs seasons pass and you practice basic gardening skills, you’ll get a sense for what works and what doesn’t, and you’ll continue to build a strong foundation of garden knowledge. Start gardening with these basics. Soil 101Evaluate soil. The key to every plant’s health and any garden’s vitality is in the soil. … More With Spring just under a month away, now's the time to research and plan your Gardening Basics. Heck here in MO it has felt like Spring since February 1 {What's with this bi-polar winter weather Missouri had this year?}

ST. PATRICK'S DAY … it's on a Friday this year! So whether you’re Irish or simply Irish at heart, you’ll love celebrating St. Patrick's Day with shamrock-inspired decor, a big platter of corned beef and cabbage and a whole lot of green! Here are some home decor ideas to gt your home ready for the big GREEN day!

Bells of Ireland VaseLong stems of bells of Ireland in a green or white vase create a beautiful, classic St. Patrick’s Day touch. Offset the vase with antique green books and vintage croquet balls, as Ireland is one of the founding countries of croquet. Green Vegetable CenterpieceCreate a creative St. Patrick’s Day centerpiece with green … More ST. PATRICK'S DAY … it's on a Friday this year! So whether you’re Irish or simply Irish at heart, you’ll love celebrating St. Patrick's Day with shamrock-inspired decor, a big platter of corned beef and cabbage and a whole lot of green! Here are some home decor ideas to gt your home ready for the big GREEN day!