Dirt Road Adventures: Spring Refresh
Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! 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 here at the end of our Dirt Road.
Hey friends,
I hope you had an amazing week. We’ve been busy catching up from last week’s beach trip and preparing to return for the Easter holiday.
Brad’s been cleaning up our landscape, cutting back shrubs, and dead wood in our herbs. He’s also pressure-washed my potting bench, which had turned green over the winter. I hope to paint it before we leave town and be ready for some serious potting when we get home.
We’ve also been working on the greenhouse, doing some minor repairs and preparing it for summer use.
I’ve been enjoying the spring flowers. I’ve been adding snowballs and lilacs to the kitchen and bathrooms. You’ll also see how I used the gorgeous azalea blooms to refresh the bedroom last week.
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I’ve become addicted to a new author of psychological thrillers and I’ve blown through several books because I can’t put them down. I’ve recently discovered Sue Watson, whose books are available for purchase, but most are free with Kindle Unlimited. I’ve read several in the last few months and can’t decide which is my favorite. Wife, Mother, Liar was the one that hooked me, and The Sister In-Law was gripping. I’ve just finished The New Wife and You Me Her. You’ll love these books if you like gripping but not gory thrillers that keep you guessing who’s really the bad guy. Click here to see details for Kindle Unlimited
Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
I’ve been busy with new decorating projects and craft ideas this past week. Here are a few that I shared in case you missed them. Stay tuned for more ideas.
In Case You Missed It
DIY Custom Photo Mat With Unique Vintage Touch
Do you need custom photo mats to frame vintage images? Wait until you see how to create a vintage photo mat with this unique DIY technique. After not being able to find photo mats that looked good with my vintage images, the backside of the old photos inspired me to create one.
20 DIY Spring & Summer Wreaths: Stunning Budget Door Decor
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to decorate our front doors! If you are looking for creative springtime wreath ideas, I’ve got you covered. These 20 budget-friendly stunning Spring and Summer wreaths.
Spring Mantel Decor Refresh: 9 Budget Farmhouse Ideas
Looking for creative decorating ideas to refresh your Springtime mantel decor? Look no further, because I’m sharing 9 creative ideas.
Quickly Turn Cheap Thrifted Picture Frames Into Stylish Decor With Hot Glue
Y’all know I love shopping thrift stores, and it’s hard to leave quality picture frames behind when they are so cheap. However, some are a little drab and need a makeover…
How To Make A Distressed Napkin Decoupage Lamp
If you love the distressed blue and white vase trends this spring, I can’t wait for you to see how I made a napkin decoupage lamp that has a distressed look. Today’s tutorial will take you step-by-step through adding napkins to a $1.00 thrift store lamp.
Budget Spring Bedroom Tour: Fresh Garden-Inspired Decor Ideas
Looking for ways to refresh your bedroom for Spring? Join me on my budget Spring bedroom tour as I share how to welcome spring into your bedroom with fresh, garden-inspired ideas that won’t break the bank.
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
- Diane’s creative Ric Rack flowers are so clever, and I loved how the pillow turned out.
- Y’all know that I love a good Dollar Tree craft, and Donna’s DIY Bunny Eggs with PomPoms is adorable.
- Check out this adorable corkboard idea that Missy shared.
- If you’ve not seen KariAnne’s adorable Cape Cod beach house tour, check it out.
- You’ll love Jennifer’s Simple Tulip Basket Tutorial.
- Stacy’s Creative Ways To Use Easter Flowers in your decor is stunning.
What’s In My Cart
Check out this cute outfit. I’m loving the straight legged jeans paired with the super comfortable animal print flats. The black sleeveless turtleneck comes in cream also. The cropped trench jacket is from my RaH-Rags local shop but here is a similar cropped jacket. The necklace is Mother of Pearl and the earrings are pearl hoops. I’m loving the Apple watch band from Pretty Straps and I also got the watch face cover in gold.
Coming Soon
- Decorating with Ironstone Pitchers
- Thrifting With The Gals – Decorating with Free Road Side Finds
- Unique Oversized Tulip Centerpiece
I hope you have the best week! Next Sunday is Easter and I’ll be sharing a recap of the week IN CASE YOU MISSED IT and I’ll be back a regular Dirt Road Adventure the following week. If you are celebrating Easter, have a blessed holiday.
♥️
Dear Rachel 
Have a Beautiful Day. 
Hello. As a Mom to kids and fur babies, I so look forward to your magnificent presentations every morning around 4am.
I appreciate your talent and enthusiasm.
You are very talented, it’s a gift.
God Bless You.
Kelly,
Awww, I’m so glad you get to see my articles before your busy day begins. I appreciate you sweet comments and hope you have a blessed week.
Hi Rachel! Here’s wishing you a wonderful week and a very happy Easter! I always enjoy seeing your creative projects! Thanks for sharing my DIY bunny eggs, I really appreciate it!
Donna,
You are so welcome. They are just adorable.