Dirt Road Adventures – The Best-Laid Plans

The best-laid plans of mice and men! Am I right?

Oh well, the mother/daughter beach trip didn’t happen.

When it was time for my daughter to join me at the beach, the bad weather was rolling in.

Rainy and cold was the forecast and since that eliminated our favorite thing, (reading on the beach for hours), we postponed our trip.

However, Brad was able to get the cedar shake shingles installed on the front of the cottage. YEAH!

Y’all this tiny cottage has been remodeled from top to bottom and inside and out. And we did it all by ourselves.

If you missed the inside check out Tiny House Ideas for Beach Cottage Before and After.

So should we paint them or leave them to age naturally?

I really need your help.

But don’t they look good?

He did such a great job.

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Featured

I was so honored to be featured on Rebecca at Farmhouse at Meadowhill’s YouTube channel. She shared a beautifully arranged tour of my home.

In addition, my Ultimate Guide to Creative Tablescapes was featured by Fabulous Friday Link Party.

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This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.

While Brad was adding shingles to the cottage, I was helping a friend with a screen printed canvas that just wasn’t working with her decor.

I can’t wait for you to see what I did to make it work for her. Stay turned and I’ll share the process next week here.

In Case You Missed It!

I shared 9 Creative Patriotic DIY Ideas on Tuesday and How to Refurbish Outdoor Furniture on Thursday!

In addition, How to Build Cheap DIY Raised Garden Beds and 10 Best Herbs to Grow & Why.

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Adventures off the Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, 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

Wait Until You See This Powder Room Wallpaper & Remodel – Heather Krout

Don’t you just love these Dried Artichokes? Jennifer at J Dub By Design shares how to dry them here.

Y’all I love to entertain but I don’t know if I’d attempt 50 guests at one table. See how Mary makes it look easy with How to Host a Memorable Dinner Party.

You have to see From Antique Farm Disc to Amazing Water Fountain from my friend Wendy.

This and That

Check out this recycled tin can project from Kippi – How to Make Tin Can Planters

Just in time for planting check out Stacy’s – Gardening 101 A Guide for Beginners.

What about some fresh dill in this Chicken Orzo Soup with Lemon and Dill recipe of Meeghan’s.

I’d love to walk the beach with Ann after seeing Beachcombing, Blue Mussels, and an Antique Bowl.

What’s in my cart this week?

Y’all I’m so in love with these dishes from Bico Cermanics – Summer Provence

This lint shaver extends the live of your clothing and upholstery fabrics.

These Self Watering Plant Spikes really saved my new plants while I was at the Beach.

I’ve got big plans for this Star Punch.

These white jeans for Spring and Summer. I’m ordering a second pair because I love them so much.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I look forward to sharing all my adventures next week.