we live in the middle of the woods and there is much wildlife including deer, rabbits, and squirrels. but, one of the main things i was looking forward to about living in the country was to be able to have my own garden. so, i'm determined to try some methods for protecting my itty bitty plants from complete disaster. here's what … [Read more...]
i love changing my mantle with the seasons and even subtle changes can really change the feel of the room. being a lover of spring, these little things just make me happy.i shopped my house and garage (and yard) for things that i already had and whipped this mantle together in just a few minutes (apparently, i didn't even take the time to … [Read more...]
i had the awesome privilege of working with Not Wallpaper (a shop that sells patterned paint rollers) to decorate my entrance wall. i knew i wanted something that looked like wallpaper with a fun pattern but didn't really want to spend the money or time actually wallpapering it. this was the perfect solution, because it is just … [Read more...]
this amazing antique table has drop-sides and at first i thought they didn't work, but upon further inspection (aka: my husband), we discovered that it had these old pieces of wood that are tucked under the main part and just pull out to prop up the sides. it is SO cool and old and unique. i also love the spindle legs and silhouette … [Read more...]
i thought it would be fun to look back on The Hollie Rogue in 2012, so i compiled my Top Projects and Posts in case you are new around here or missed any of them! TOP 12 PROJECTS (according to you): 1. washer stamped necklace 2. sesame street birthday favor bags 3. a girly(ish) sesame street themed birthday party + free … [Read more...]
**the process of painting and staining this sewing machine desk is very similar to what i did to the tv stand. read HERE for all the full details** the clearance paint from Lowes or Home Depot is perfect for furniture redos! So cheap! sand well and then paint the inserts. i used a little art brush for the corners and … [Read more...]
so i'm not going to lie....i tried some other pinterest recipe for salt dough ornaments. and, well, it totally didn't work. i was beyond frustrated with the gloppy dough, my broken (but now fixed) oven, and my daughter who wouldn't leave anything alone for more than a second. SOOO,...i regrouped, did some more researching for … [Read more...]
yep, i put in my blog title, so it must be true---you can make this adorable wooden christmas tree decor thingy in 30 minutes (minus finding/buying the wood). i saw something a little bit like this awhile back on, where else, pinterest HERE & HERE, but basically just went out into my garage, found some leftover wood pieces from … [Read more...]
you might remember, when i mentioned that i scored some amazing antique furniture while visiting my family in Indiana. well, today, you get to see the amazing transformation of my $25 tv stand/buffet/hutch thingy. thanks to my sister, Emily, and mom for mostly doing all of the work on this refurbish. i was busy unpacking and corralling kids … [Read more...]
*previously posted on Kelly's blog, but wanted to share it here, too* I have two little kids, 3 and 18 months, and love to do quick, easy, fairly-mess-free crafts with them, so today, i'd love to share with you this Coffee Filter Flowers project using materials you ALREADY have in your pantry. Materials: 1. coffee filters 2. food … [Read more...]
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