“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” We said goodbye to Gracie a couple of weeks ago. While she had begun to seem a little feeble, it took us by surprise. With heavy hearts…| Home is Where the Boat Is
How’s your garden growing? It seems to be feast or famine with Mother Nature in the rain department. The last couple of years we’ve fluctuated from moderate to severe drought conditions…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Defintion of Nauti: 1) Short for nautical: relating to, or characteristic of sailors, boating or navigation on a body of water. 2) Naughty: badly behaved; ie bad squirrel We had a nauti squirrel st…| Home is Where the Boat Is
All paws-on-deck and a beautiful day on the pontoon at Lake Norman with our four-legged first mates! Join us for blue skies, calm water and wild life adventures. Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. If you don’t know us, we’re Lola and Sophie and we volunteered to be guest bloggers today. 🐾🐾 We’re…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Step inside the pages of Southern Sensibility, a new interior design book celebrating the sophisticated, colorful warmth of Southern living. You’ll find beautiful interiors that bridge modern everyday living with the time-honored past. Happy Wednesday! I have a beautiful new interior design book to share and giveaway, courtesy of Gibbs Smith Books: Southern Sensibility by…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
If you’re looking for an easy and fun Halloween treat, this Boo Bark is a spooktacular way to satisfy your sweet tooth! This no-bake recipe comes together quickly and can be customized with your favorite festive candy and toppings. Perfect for gifting, party favors, or sneaking a bite while you hand out candy! Happy Monday!…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Create a bewitching Halloween table to enchant and charm your guests—with a few tricks and plenty of treats! Plus, find spooktacular Halloween inspiration from 12 talented table stylists. Happy Tuesday! I’m cackling with glee to be part of a Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop. 🧹 🎃 👻🕸️💀🐈⬛🍬 You’ll find additional Halloween table inspiration from 12 table stylists at…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a gathered arrangement of hydrangeas, foliage, and seed pods for an easy, seasonal centerpiece. Harbingers of autumn—including pumpkins and Indian corn—add harvest…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Happy Monday! It’s the third Monday of the month which means I’m joining my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms. You can find my friends links and more floral …| Home is Where the Boat Is
Build a potting bench and add some vintage charm with upcycled chippy porch columns, reclaimed barn wood and pressed tin roof tiles. Is anyone else ready for gardening season? Our last freeze date …| Home is Where the Boat Is
Happy August Everyone! I’m joining my Monday Morning Blooms’ friends and sharing some flower therapy today. You can find my flower friends’ links and blooming inspiration at the bottom of this post…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Adding some vintage charm to this birdhouse has been on my ‘to do’ list since I brought it home several years ago. It was in need of a little love as the tin roof had come untacked and it lacked g…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Celebrate National Pollinator Week and learn what you can do to help the bees and other pollinators. Happy National Pollinator Week! In celebration, I’m all abuzz with some ‘bee’ …| Home is Where the Boat Is
I’m in the Potting Shed, celebrating the Red, White and Bloom! Flowers in a flag formation, were blooming on melamine plates on sale at Pier 1. . . Ideal for a little patriotic tabletop fun in the …| Home is Where the Boat Is
I hope this Monday finds you safe and dry. With an eye on Hurricane Irma and early tracking predictions having her heading toward the Carolinas, I spent part of Saturday removing watering cans arou…| Home is Where the Boat Is
From baking and brunch to teatime treats, desserts, and even savory dishes, find 25 pumpkin recipes worthy of a second helping. Whether you’re craving something sweet, spiced, or a little unexpected, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to enjoy this fall favorite all season long. Happy October and Hello Pumpkin! It’s officially Pumpkin Spice Season, time…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Find a round up of 25 Halloween tablescapes with spooktacular inspiration for centerpieces, Halloween DIYs, candy vases, an umbrella witch, spooky cakes, Halloween treats and more. Whoooooo’s ready for some Halloween fun, tricks and treats? The appeal of Halloween for me is the combination of fantasy, treats and spooky fun, and we all can benefit…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Welcome to Home is Where the Broom Is! The spooky season is almost here and we’re counting down the days until the most wonderful time of year. . . Only 36 days until the annual witch rides and Halloween! 🧹🎃 The Witch is In and we’re gathering in the Potting Shed. { The Witch is In DIY Halloween…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Welcome Autumn with DIYs and inspiration to celebrate the fall season. You’ll find creative craft projects and cozy décor touches for indoor and outdoor living. Happy Monday and first day of Autumn…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Warm up your autumn mornings with homemade Chai Stamped Cookies, paired with a Creamy Chai Latte. These embossed cookies are infused with the warmly spiced flavor of chai and are fun to make using cookie stamps for a fall-themed gathering or teatime. Welcome to the September edition of Tea on Tuesdays, a celebration of all…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Welcome to Home is Where the Broom Is and The 12th Annual Meeting of The Black Hat Society ! The appeal of Halloween for me is the combination of fantasy, treats and spooky fun, and we all can benefit from a little escape these days, wherever we can find it . . . Following the…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Happy Monday! By the time September arrives, the Skeleton Crew is ready to come out of their stuffy closet. Meet Grace Skelly, Rod and Rowena’s adopted daughter. Grace Skelly was tickled pink to be adopted into this loving family! Rod and Rowena are thrilled to have a daughter with such a sweet disposition, as well…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
The first Saturday in September is designated as National Hummingbird Day, a time to celebrate these fearless flyers that bring beauty and wonder to our backyards and gardens, with tips to support them during migration. Happy Saturday and National Hummingbird Day! If you’re a hummingbird lover, watching them at your backyard feeder or zipping from flower…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
With just a few thoughtful details, a little DIY creativity, and a sprinkling of woodland charm, you can set a cozy table for a festive fall gathering or casual family dinner. You also find additional fall table inspiration from 14 table stylists. Happy Tuesday! In anticipation of fall’s arrival, I’m part of a ‘Welcome Fall’…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Welcome September with a DIY floral arrangement and centerpiece incorporating apples, hydrangeas, and sunflowers for a fall tablescape. You’ll find a step-by-step guide, as well as additional fall …| Home is Where the Boat Is
We always look forward to boating in the summer to check on “our” osprey nests. Osprey return to their same nest each year in March here on the lake, after wintering in Central and Sout…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Find 25 tablescapes with centerpiece inspiration to celebrate Autumn. You’ll find tutorials and seasonal tips for pumpkin vase centerpieces, easy flower arranging methods, floral table runners and more for alfresco and indoor fall dining. Fall is my favorite season and I’m counting down the days until its arrival. . . ready for crisp, cool weather,…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Celebrate summer peaches with this moist loaf cake, topped with a sweet streusel layer and drizzled with a vanilla glaze. Perfect to enjoy with your morning coffee, afternoon tea or any time you slice it! Happy Monday! Summer is winding down with Labor Day approaching but the season still has some sweetness left to offer…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
In his new book, interior designer and gardening expert James Farmer shows that you can go home again—to welcoming Southern style regardless of your location or time of life. Happy Friday! I have a beautiful new interior design book to share and giveaway, courtesy of Gibbs Smith Books: Home Again: A Return to Gracious Interiors…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Beat the heat and enjoy the flavors of Earl Grey Tea in a no-churn ice cream in four easy steps! Ideal for a sweet summer teatime treat, no ice cream maker required! You’ll also find a refreshing cold-brew tea and summer tea inspiration from my Tea on Tuesday friends. Welcome to the August edition of…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. The Dog Days of Summer are behind us according to the calendar, but the dog days last through mid-September for Lola and Sophie.🐾🐾…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Create an umbrella for your hummingbird feeder with this simple and affordable hack! This easy DIY takes less than 5 minutes and serves as a weather guard for your feeder, providing shade from the …| Home is Where the Boat Is
Find the easy steps to make flower-shaped sugar cubes for a tea party or party favor. They come together in less than 10 minutes and can be customized to your theme, using the colors and flavors of…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Mini Derby Pies marry pecan pie with chocolate and a touch of Kentucky bourbon for a winning trifecta! This Bluegrass-inspired recipe is just the right size for “the most exciting two minutes…| Home is Where the Boat Is
It’s been a minute since I shared a shopping trip at my favorite antique mall! To escape the heat, you’re invited to join me for a little retail therapy in the comfort of the A/C! The Depot a…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Brighten up your winter days with a vibrant flower arrangement and table centerpiece that incorporates the refreshing and invigorating scent of citrus. This mood-lifting project will beautify your …| Home is Where the Boat Is
Embrace winter by extending the twinkle season and decorate a tree for cozy nesting. This bird-themed tree adds some sparkle for the cold, gray winter months, decorated with bird ornaments, glitter…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Welcome Spring with Garden DIYs, projects and hacks. You’ll find tutorials and details to make Hand Stamped Garden Markers, Mosaic Flower Pots, a Garden Hose Wreath, Gardener’s Sugar Scrub an…| Home is Where the Boat Is
My galvanized watering cans were collected over the years from flea markets and antique malls, some European, but most made in USA. They’re a rag-tag bunch, complete with dents and missing ro…| Home is Where the Boat Is
See how The Potting Shed has grown, with inspiration, DIYs and projects for shed lovers. You’ll find a host of shed decorating inspiration inside and out, designed and built with a blend of n…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Celebrate the bees for National Pollinator Week! Find buzzworthy DIYs, along with table settings to pay tribute to hard working, busy bees, responsible for 30% of our food supply. You’ll also…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Calling all Chocoholics, this Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a delicious way to sneak in some veggies! It’s moist, rich and so chocolaty, no one would ever suspect there’s zucchini hiding inside. Happ…| Home is Where the Boat Is
An easy and deliciously moist, doctor-the-box recipe for carrot cake! Perfectly paired with homemade cream cheese frosting! We’re spending more time in the kitchen these days while we’re sel…| Home is Where the Boat Is
I’m at the table enjoying the last bit of fall color and a hayride, courtesy of Royal Stafford’s Hayride Harvest~ My harvest of gray pumpkins is paired with a few leaves for a pop of co…| Home is Where the Boat Is
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Create a DIY Pollinator Container to welcome bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden with plants they love. An easy and fun way to celebrate Earth Day and brighten your patio or deck, whi…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Create a ‘Bee Happy’ Wreath to celebrate gardening season and in honor of Earth Day. You’ll also learn what you can do to keep the bees and other pollinators happy. Calling all bee lovers and gar…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Learn how to create a habitat garden to attract birds, butterflies, and other neighborhood wildlife. It’s fun, makes a positive difference and easier than you might think. May is my favorite garde…| Home is Where the Boat Is
We’ve had some squirrel adventures over the last couple of weeks! Momma Squirrel decided to build a nest in the top watering can of the chain gang by the Potting Shed. This particular waterin…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Discover the charming intersection of tea and fairy lore in our June edition of Tea on Tuesdays. Immerse yourself in an enchanted fairy world meticulously crafted by Cicely Mary Barker, while savor…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Happy Monday! I’m sharing a garden update and blooms around The Potting Shed, with my favorite perennial for easy summer gardening . . . no green thumb required! Summer officially arrives this Thu…| Home is Where the Boat Is
Learn how to make Wildflower Seed Bombs and feed the bees and other pollinators throughout the growing season. This easy craft project uses recycled paper destined for the landfill and is a fun and…| Home is Where the Boat Is
