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How to Host a Fun Backyard BBQ in 5 Easy Steps with Bed Bath and Beyond
Hosting a backyard BBQ is one of my favorite parties to throw for my family and friends. Who doesn’t love delicious food, fun games, and good company? I know I do! To host a fun backyard BBQ you need to make sure your guests are comfortable, entertained, and well attended to. If you don’t offer the right party environment, or your guests are hungry, thirsty, or bored, you might end up with a stale and not-so-fun party (and you definitely don’t want that). To help you host the perfect backyard BBQ I have created a list of 5 easy no-fail steps you can follow to throw an amazing and fun…
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Family Camping at Farragut State Park {Athol, Idaho}
Discovering the PNW is always an adventure my family is always ready to take. We ventured beyond Washington to gorgeous northern Idaho and enjoyed the beautiful Farragut State Park – a 4,000-acre state park about five miles east of Athol in Kootenai County and about thirty miles northeast of Coeur d’Alene. This state park has everything a camper and outdoor adventurer can dream of. Five disc golf courses, 40 miles of biking and hiking trails, a calm swimmers beach bay, a boat launch, 20 miles of horse trails, and 265 individual campsites, 6 equestrian sites, 10 camping cabins, 6 group camps, and multiple large group use areas. In addition, this…
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Small Kitchen Pantry Organization with Clear Farmhouse Labels
I will be the first to admit out pantry is usually a huge mess, with piles of half opened bags of food just piled everywhere. I really wanted (and needed) to organize our pantry, especially because essentially we have a small cupboard that we use as a pantry so its super important to make the best use of the space by properly organizing it. I love the farmhouse style for our home, and when we remodeled our kitchen into a white farmhouse kitchen I imagined of a bright and organized pantry full of matching bins with black farmhouse labels. Here is how I brought that idea to life, and completely…
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A Bright & Simple Cottage Style Front Porch Refresh
Front porches are the first thing your guests see when they come to your home and I like to create a clean and simple front porch to greet them. In Spring I love having fresh greens and neutral accents, so this year I added some self-watering planters with boxwoods to the mix. Combined with some wicker chairs and a few faux greens to the wall, this space is complete and so easy to recreate. Take a peek below and see how I created this simple and neutral cottage style Spring front porch. My front porch has been quite the mess lately, so I cleared it off and started over. To…
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Pop-Up Camper Mods and Hacks {Pop-Up Camping}
Pop-Up Campers are great for families because they close down small and open really big. But sometimes they don’t always make the best use of the space. However, there are so many small changes you can make to your pop-up! Thanks to some easy DIY pop-up camper mods and hacks, you can easily add more storage and convenient features to your pop-up camper! Take a look at these easy DIY pop-up camper mods and hacks that we have done to our own pop-up! All camper mods and hacks are done at your own risk, Rain and Pine accepts no liability for any damage to your camper as a result of…
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Belle & Bottle {Bothell, WA}
Wine tasting and events are no secret to Washingtonians, being one of the best wine regions in the world after-all. With so many wineries to taste and discover in Washington, it’s hard to know where to start. But, if you are in the Seattle area, a hidden gem lies in Downtown Bothell: Belle & Bottle, a woman-owned Wine Club and Events company that stands out for its uniqueness and its quality in the wine industry. Laura Huston is the owner and wine specialist that runs Belle & Bottle, with years of experience in the Seattle-area restaurant business she knows what quality wine is and how to procure it. I had…
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How to Paint Old Vintage Lockers to Use as Home Decor and Storage
Storage is something I think all homes need more of. Rather than expose all your junk and toys or cram everything into your one cramped closet, why not hide them in some old lockers? The doors of the old vintage lockers will hide all the junk, and after an easy DIY paint job the lockers will also look like really cool home decor! Take a look at this easy DIY project and learn how to paint old vintage lockers to use as home decor and storage! Before and After How to Paint Vintage Lockers The lockers I found were already a shade of white, but VERY beat up and looked…
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How to Create a DIY Vintage Farmhouse Gallery Wall
Charm is something I try to add to every part of our home. I love adding vintage pieces throughout to home to add farmhouse character to our newer home. It is so simple to create a gallery wall using vintage pieces, and it is a great way to display those pieces in a cohesive way that makes a statement in the room. Here I will show you how to create a vintage farmhouse gallery wall using old art prints to add cottage farmhouse charm to your home!
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