by Linda | Feb 13, 2018 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY
After years and years of collecting holiday decor, we are clearing out! I wish I knew then what I know now about decorating. When we got married, I brought along every little knick-knack item from my childhood as well as hand-me-downs from family members and their...
by Linda | Aug 24, 2016 | Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
A favorite past time here in the Hudson Valley is antique shopping. There are endless shops and flea markets to satisfy the collector and crafter alike. As a gardener, I love when I can incorporate pieces into the landscape. This old wood burning stove wasn’t...
by Linda | Jun 19, 2016 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
Pulled together an easy project for the garden today. I grabbed an old frame and attached some leftover chicken wire to the back with the staple gun. Next I pre-drilled a few holes for the screw eyes to fit. I cut a twist chain with some snips at equal...
by Linda | Jun 14, 2016 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
Trying out a little DIY project today. I’m hoping those tiny little seeds will stay more uniform when planted this way. I created seed tapes for lettuce, spinach, beets, cilantro, basil, and parsley seeds.? This was really quite easy. I created the tape from...
by Linda | Jun 4, 2016 | Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
Update: Cold Frame complete, and I’m so happy with the result. I think I’m going to add a third layer with a screen frame to cover as well. This way I can use it for my lettuce and tender herbs and they’ll be protected from the chipmunks. ? Source:...
by Linda | Jun 11, 2015 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY, Sacred Adventures
This past weekend, my girls and I took to the back roads of the Hudson Valley to attend the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, N.Y. This was our first time at this event and my only regret is that I didn’t buy the three day pass. What a relaxing day, filled...