Some of us might be a bit behind in our summer garden planning (ahem, yes, that means me) but it's certainly not too late to finish that planning and get started on creating an awesome summer garden! 

So stick around for my summer garden planning checklist, plus a few tips and tricks I swear by each and every summer -- guaranteed to help you create your dream garden you can enjoy all season long.

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While out thrifting, sometimes the barn (or garage) out back harbors the best finds. In my case, that couldn't be more true. Shopping with my daughter on a "shop crawl" of local vintage, thrift stores and consignment stores, we came across what's become one of my favorite barn sale finds of all times.

I've been blessed with an overabundance of chinoiserie china pieces over the past few months, so I though it was time I began sharing some of them with you! First up: one thrifted, tall chinoiserie vase that I handily turned into a cordless lamp!

The day I learned about plate wreaths was the day I swore I would make one of my own. And make it I did! Today I'm sharing how I made a china plate wreath, along with a step by step tutorial so that you can make one, too. 

The beauty of this plate wreath is that it can be transformed with different plates throughout the year, as your decor changes with the seasons. In other words, plate wreaths are both beautiful and versatile at the same time. 

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You don't have to like the taste of cabbage to enjoy the beauty of a flower-filled cabbage vase. As a recent cabbage ware fan, I'm excited to share with you how to make a fresh cabbage flower vase.