Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: May Days! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.
Hey friends,
I’m so glad you stopped by. It’s the middle of May, and it’s already been a busy month.
We have celebrated Mother’s Day, my daughter’s birthday and tomorrow is our 45th wedding anniversary. It’s hard to believe we have been together for 47 1/2 years. We were such babies when we married, but it has been an amazing adventure. We have both changed drastically from the shy 21 and 19-year-olds we were. Thankfully, all those changes have been hand in hand, and I couldn’t be more thankful for my faithful, loving husband.
Instead of waiting until Monday to celebrate, we had a dinner for just the two of us on Saturday night. Tomorrow will be filled with already scheduled activities like grooming Rudy, rotating tires, inspecting the car, etc.- such romantic anniversary activities. LOL
Table of contents
- Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
- In Case You Missed It!
- 5 Things To Know To Host A Fun Low Country Boil Party: Pro Tips
- How To Decorate With Vintage Kitchen Decor
- 3 Easy Ways to Decorate with Vintage Red, White & Blue Buttons
- 7 Tips for Styling Vintage Decorations on Shelves Like A Pro
- DIY Rattan Cane Upgrade: Coastal Chic Cheap Cabinet Makeover
- DIY Beaded Mirror Makeover: Budget Thrifted Flip
- Adventures Off The Dirt Road
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Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
We did find a great deal on some new-to-us outdoor furniture. We have been looking for a new table for the poolside and are loving this great deal. We cleaned and repainted the pieces on Friday. They look brand new. It’s been a rainy weekend, so we didn’t move them to the pool. However, I can’t wait for you to see how they look, so stay tuned.
The pollen has finally disappeared, and we removed the vinyl curtains from our screened porch. It feels so good to have the breeze blowing through there again. Rudy loves the porch so much and would stay there 24-7, if we let him.
In Case You Missed It!
5 Things To Know To Host A Fun Low Country Boil Party: Pro Tips
Hosting a Low Country Boil Party is easy and fun. It is a casual gathering and a relatively inexpensive party to host. We’ve held several here at the Ponds, and they are always a blast. Here are the 5 things you need to know to host your own Low Country Boil Party. I’ve included pro tips to take the guesswork out of what you need for a successful event.
How To Decorate With Vintage Kitchen Decor
Do you love to collect vintage kitchen decor and utensils? Want to learn more about how to display those vintage rolling pins and other vintage kitchen utensils you’ve been collecting?
3 Easy Ways to Decorate with Vintage Red, White & Blue Buttons
Do you have a stash of old vintage buttons? How about pulling out all the red, white, and blue buttons for some patriotic decorating? These 3 easy patriotic decorating ideas include a DIY button craft that you can make in about 30 minutes. Create stunning patriotic vignettes with these simple ideas, perfect for any patriotic holiday.
7 Tips for Styling Vintage Decorations on Shelves Like A Pro
If you are looking for shelf styling tips, you are in the right place. Learn how to create interesting vignettes with vintage decorations on shelves. I love collecting vintage decor and displaying it around my farmhouse. If you have several collections that you are hiding behind closed doors, let’s bring them out on the shelves and let them shine. I’ll share tips on how to style shelves for cabinets, cupboards, and the kitchen hutch.
DIY Rattan Cane Upgrade: Coastal Chic Cheap Cabinet Makeover
Do you like the coastal chic look of rattan cane cabinets and chests from Pottery Barn and other high-end retailers? With this DIY cane cabinet door makeover tutorial, you can easily upgrade almost any inexpensive cabinet. This budget-friendly project can be completed in just a few hours, depending on your cabinet size.
DIY Beaded Mirror Makeover: Budget Thrifted Flip
Did you, by chance, see that set of thrift store mirrors I recently found for $4.00? Well, wait until you see them now. If you are a fan of the beaded mirror trend, you will love how easy it is to transform inexpensive thrift store finds into beaded wood frames. Beaded frames are all the rage; you don’t have to be a craft wizard or spend a fortune to create these beaded ideas.
Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.
There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
- My creative friend CoCo shared this adorable moss-covered urn for her tea party.
- If deer are a problem in your garden, you should read Stacy’s 37 Deer Resistant Flowers for a Thriving Garden.
- KariAnne has the best ideas and shared 25 Ways To Increase Your Home’s Value.
- Memorial Day is almost here and my supper club buddy, Jen shared a stunning Red, White, And Blue Bar-b-que Idea for Memorial Day.
- And Kim also shared a Stars and Stripes Patriotic Table ideas,I and it’s filled with so much inspiration.
- If you are planning raised beds, be sure to check out Jen’s DIY Trellis and Raised Bed Tutorial.
- And don’t miss Kim’s Creative Ideas for a Cottage Garden.
Kim | Shiplap and Shells
Sunday 26th of May 2024
I love that you shared your beautiful wedding picture with us, Rachel. congratulations, and happy anniversary to you both! Thank you so much for sharing my cottage garden post. I appreciate your kindness so much.
Rachel
Sunday 26th of May 2024
Kim, You are so welcome.
Anna
Friday 24th of May 2024
Happy Wedding Anniversary!!
Rachel
Friday 24th of May 2024
Anna, Thank you. I can't believe it's been 45 years.
CoCo
Wednesday 22nd of May 2024
Love your wedding photo so much Rachel. You guys are totally gorgeous! I'm super excited about your patio furniture. We're getting the house painted soon and are having to do the porches and the patio at the same time and goodness gracious I have been shocked by how expensive outdoor furniture has become. It's totally bananas. I'm off to dive into your links and really appreciate you including my urns in the mix. They're messy but super easy! Big hugs, CoCo
Rachel
Thursday 23rd of May 2024
CoCo, Thank you for all your comments. Yes! outdoor furniture is so... expensive. I was thrilled to find these high-end pieces to use around our pool.
Mary from Life at Bella Terra
Sunday 19th of May 2024
Rachel, Happy Anniversary! 45 years-Congratulations. Love seeing your wedding photo. Hard to believe how the time flies by. Love the outdoor set and yes, I am happy pollen season is over too.
Rachel
Monday 20th of May 2024
Thank you Mary!
MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA)
Sunday 19th of May 2024
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! May you be blessed with many more wonderful years together! Your wedding picture is lovely!
Rachel
Monday 20th of May 2024
Mary-Ann, I really appreciate your kind words.