5 Ways to Make Your Backyard Awesome!

5 Ways to Make Your Backyard Awesome!

It’s been a looooong winter, folks.  The only thing that helped me deal with the effects of cabin fever, some days, was dreaming about the things I could do when Spring and Summer finally arrive.  I thought you might be interested in some of the ideas I’ve seen on other blogs for backyard projects.  Check out these five ways to make your backyard awesome!

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5 Ways to Get This Look:  Stone Fireplace Family Room

5 Ways to Get This Look: Stone Fireplace Family Room

I’ve got fireplaces and mantels on my brain this week. I’m loving the look of stacked stone, so I was very drawn to this beautiful living room designed by Color Drunk Designs that was recently featured at House of Turquoise. I looked around to find five of the best tutorials for projects that you could do yourself to replicate the look of this room. If you are up for a little DIYing, you can definitely get this look at bargain prices! Scroll down to find the five ways I found to decorate a living room with a dramatic fireplace.

5 Ways to Get This Look:  Outdoor Living Room

5 Ways to Get This Look: Outdoor Living Room

You have to admit–Summer’s days are numbered.  Let’s hang onto them as long as we can, by dreaming about an outdoor living space…like this beautiful porch I found on one of Edie’s Pinterest boards.  The only thing keeping this outdoor living space from looking like it’s indoor counterpart is that fact that it’s missing some walls.  Need ideas for an outdoor room of your own?  I’ve found five tutorials to get you started.  

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