It is that time of year again… The annual perennial sale at Blackhorse Farms in Coxsackie, NY is here! After a near complete overhaul of our yard last year during the annual sale, we decided to tackle our last remaining “empty” space. To tie the front yard together and improve the curb appeal, we decidedContinue reading “Instant Garden Take Two”
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Upcycled License Plate Birdhouses
Looking for something to do with your scrap wood and old license plates? Consider building a nice home for chickadees or other birds in your backyard. This project upcycles many of the things we often consider junk or throw away. Using scrap wood (or old barnboard), nails, and an old license plate you could buildContinue reading “Upcycled License Plate Birdhouses”
DIY Upcycled Driftwood Windchime
We are always looking for new projects and using natural materials to create beautiful pieces of art. After several trips to the beach across the street to salvage wood that has washed along the shores of the Hudson River and collecting driftwood from our various trips to the ocean we have created a stockpile. AsContinue reading “DIY Upcycled Driftwood Windchime”
DIY Potting Bench
Fantastic birthday present from my parents! During the pandemic, spending time in my garden became my own form of relaxation. Since moving to NY, we have expanded the garden almost every year (I think we have reached our limits lol). Yet, I have been using an antique farmhouse table and even balance pots on theContinue reading “DIY Potting Bench”
Repurposing Unused Windows for a One-of-a-Kind DIY Greenhouse
Spring 2020 The quarantine meant we had time for home improvements; first off was backyard projects! Since we have been home for a considerable amount of time we decided that we would put some love into our yard (especially since there were no vacations in our foreseeable future). This project was completed in April, butContinue reading “Repurposing Unused Windows for a One-of-a-Kind DIY Greenhouse”
Upstate Vintage Living 