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For everything in life that keeps you on your feet! I share simple DIY projects and crafts, home decor ideas and helpful tips as well as easy recipes for week-night meals.

Real Maryland Crab Cake Recipe

If you are looking for a REAL Maryland crab cake recipe, look no further!  My husband is born and raised in Maryland.  Almost his entire family still lives in Maryland and they are well versed in how to make the BEST Maryland crab cakes.  We had a bushel of crabs the other day and with the left over crabs, made this Maryland crab cake recipe that you are sure to love! If you have ever been to the Eastern shore, chances are you have had a Maryland crab cake.  Crabs are very popular in ... View Post

American Flag Sign

Happy Summer!  I’m so glad the weather is warmer and the days are longer.  I absolutely love summer.  One of the reasons I love summer is because my favorite holiday, the 4th of July occurs in the summer!  I’m a very patriotic person.  When I was in college, I had a red, white and blue room.  I always wanted a red, white and blue wedding (I didn’t-we had a destination beach wedding😊).  But I seriously love patriotic décor.  Seeing those colors of the American flag just make me happy.  Today I am ... View Post

Organize Grill Accessories with a DIY Grill Tool Box

It is finally summertime and that means spending more time outside.  If your family is anything like ours, we love spending time outside.  With all of this outdoor time, it is easier to eat dinner outside too.  My husband loves grilling, and he will grill anything! Really.  If he could figure out how to grill pancakes, he would!  Over the years my husband has collected all kinds of grill accessories.  They are all in different drawers in the kitchen and it is pretty disorganized.  This Father's ... View Post

Hello! Summer Wreath

Hello Beautiful!!  I'm super excited to share this summer wreath tutorial with you guys today. Wreaths are one of my absolute favorite things to make.  Just check out my magnolia wreath, DIY fall wreath and twig and moss wreath.  Seriously- I love making wreaths.  One of the main reasons I like making wreaths so much is that it is a creative expression that I place on my front door to welcome guests to my home.  Your front door is your first impression to guests, so make a welcoming ... View Post

DIY Outdoor Towel Rack

Hey friends!  Happy you are here today.  I'm sharing this awesome tutorial on how I solved a pool-side problem with a DIY outdoor towel rack over on Pastels and Macarons! Click here to check out the full tutorial on how I used a few simple materials to make this towel rack. PIN IT ⇓ While you are there, make sure to check out this awesome post on the best Ikea Kallax hacks and this beautiful coastal-inspired Ikea Rast hack. Hope you all enjoy these inspiring posts over at Pastels ... View Post

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Cost of Building a House

If you stop by here often, you may know we are in the process of building a new home.  I’ve written a few posts about our process, including basics of building a new home and how to save money for a house.  Today I want to share with you the cost of building a house.  Keep in mind, there are different kinds of new homes (I break down the difference in basics of building a new home), so every home will be different. Cost of Building a House There are a few aspects that go into the cost of a ... View Post