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Yes, we have been busy in our household.   Well, to give credit where credit is due, the husband has been very busy.  I have talked many many many times about how much I hate our backyard and the ugly shed that live there!   I really really hate it.  It is in the center of the yard.  It is really badly constructed and just looks cheap.  But, since we have no garage... we need a shed!  Well, here is the where the "busy" part comes in. Our shed looked like this just yesterday with the sun shining brightly behind it! This is what the old shed looks like now! Bye bye ugly shed.  Wanna see what is replacing this beast?  You will have to check back next week to see! :)  Have a great weekend. Until next time...xoxo

Okay, we have been working on something at home!  It involves our backyard and I am SUPER excited about it!  Drum roll please.............................. We built outdoor benches!  They are a work in progress still, but they are looking great.  The husband and his dad really stepped up the game on this project.   The Dad-in-Law was critical in the planning and execution phase!  A BIG thanks to him. We started from a "inspiration photo" which the husband found on Flickr via a google search! My husband really wants to do an arbor too (like this photo has too), but I really feel like our yard is too small for an arbor.  But, back to the benches.  We are using pressure treated wood that we will eventually stain black or some other color.    We added to small tables at the end of each bench and one tall table (where I want to put potted herbs) in the corner.  We have plans for the third "wall" which I will debut at a later date! Here a...

So, I love a good DIY project that is cheap!  Mason Jars (or any jars) are green (reuse or recycle).  Options are endless for what you can do with a good mason jars!  Of course as I mentioned Monday.. I have outdoors on the mind! Check out some lovely uses of mason jars! Image from HGTV Photo from Sunset Photo via Chez Beeper Bebe Image from Crafy Nest Image from Treasure Again on Etsy Photo from The Inspired Room You can get mason jars at any craft store for only a few bucks.  Options for what you can do with them are endless!  Until next time...xoxo

Spring has sprung in Boston.  It is great.  With warm weather means that it is time to enjoy our backyard and ... it is not quite ready.  I have talked endlessly here , here and here ... about the fact that our yard is "ghetto".  It is an utter nightmare and no I am not exaggerating!  It is a small yard... but with potential- if we only knew what the heck we were doing! Here are some cool, small backyard inspiration photos! Here is what is on our "wish list": - Cozy patio area with build in benches - Shrubs- easy to maintain (impossible to kill) that look good year round - Landscaping that has highs and lows (tall things to soften fence and low flowers/shrubbery - Shed (get rid of our old shed and build a smaller more aesthetically pleasing replacement) - Firepit (husband request.... I am on the fence with this one) - Expansive (for our small yard) and soft and plush grass - Small planter box for some herbs and a few veggies That is a long list...hunh?  We...