Hooray for Friday… another week gone by in a flash! 1 | Pumpkin Patch Fun – one of our favorite things to do each fall is visit a local pumpkin patch. This was our first year going to the Pumpkin Ranch in Winterset. It was over 80 degrees the day we went, so I think everyone
The Picker Knows antiques and collectibles store opened in my West Des Moines ‘hood recently. I spent an hour or so last weekend meandering through the aisles and booths checking out any potential treasures that might need to come home with me. I’m not what you’d consider a die hard antique lover or a “junker”. I
This Zip Code Pillow is a unique decorating accessory and makes a great gift idea for a going away present, housewarming, trip commemoration or wedding present. This Zip Code Pillow has been on my list of projects for a few years after I walked by a local shop, the Tandem Brick and saw a similar set
One of our favorite things to do on the weekends is go to the Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market. Open May-October, it spans nine city blocks on Court Avenue and its side streets. Anyone who has experienced the Des Moines Farmers’ Market understands why it’s continually ranked as one of the top Farmers’ Markets in the country with
Easy ideas for a Star Wars themed birthday party. Light saber duels, flying saucer contests, pin the light saber on Darth Vader, and more! Sometimes the craftiest of DIY mom’s has to cry uncle when it comes to birthday party planning and remember to keep it simple! Our Star Wars themed birthday party was just
Now that the weather is starting to change, we’re trying to squeeze in as much outside time as we can by visiting some of our favorite parks at least one last time before it gets too cold. Here’s our list of the best parks in Des Moines. 5. Legion Park, West Des Moines Why it’s
We made this hometown dining room gallery wall to showcase the love for our home city. This would be perfect for a favorite or special travel city too! We’re getting closer and closer to getting our kitchen and dining room “done”. I say that in quotes because I’m not sure we’re ever really done, but most of
This DIY subway art project featuring our home city – Des Moines – is one I’ve been pondering for several months. It’s easy to find ready made subway art for major cities, but for a smaller city, you’re pretty much on your own or ordering from Etsy. I was pretty close to ordering one, but
Honor your favorite city or state with this map covered letter project. Unique and personal decor and a great gift idea. I think I’ve previously admitted my addiction to letters, initials and monograms. In fact, I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to Initial Decor. We recently did a lot of updates to our kitchen, and
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