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House Mix

Ideas on decor, organizing and family on a budget

Tag: outdoor decor

— Decor —

10 ideas to refresh your patio

April 4, 2022
Screened in lanai patio painted checkered pool deck, expandable ivy screens, black and white striped vintage lounge chairs, magnolia green doors, herb garden, orchids and plants

This lanai is finally done! I painted the doors Magnolia green, painted the checkerboard pattern on the pool deck and now I’ve added some vintage lounge chairs. Today I’m sharing all my ideas to refresh your own outdoor space for spring and make it your own little oasis. And I’ve got a great hack at… Read More 10 ideas to refresh your patio

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Painting checkerboard floor without tape

March 25, 2022
How to paint a checkerboard floor pattern without tape - outdoor decor - pool deck makeover

I painted my ENTIRE pool deck in a checkerboard pattern! It took me awhile to figure out a method (and a week and a half to get it done), but hey, now I can share the easiest way to paint a checkered floor without tape! This looks like a completely different lanai. I first had… Read More Painting checkerboard floor without tape

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DIY rustic pallet playhouse

December 10, 2021

We just built a new kid playhouse out of 8 pallets that we had sitting around from other home projects. The kids LOVE it! We mainly just used things we had. The only purchases we made were four inexpensive plastic roof panels and screws. This is a very rustic build, but maybe this will give… Read More DIY rustic pallet playhouse

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DIY rustic fire pit in the woods

November 29, 2021

Florida is finally cooling off and we’re celebrating with a brand new fire pit! I’m sharing the exact list of materials, cost and my lazy person’s guide to a “smokeless” fire pit. I couldn’t believe it actually did reduce the amount of smoke. We truly had fun doing this project together as a family. I… Read More DIY rustic fire pit in the woods

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How to paint exterior doors with KILZ primer

November 17, 2021
How to paint exterior doors with KILZ primer and paint- Magnolia Green

Let’s add some color to these doors! I’ll show you exactly how I painted the exterior doors on our back lanai step by step. Painting doors is such an easy way to give your home an upgraded, custom look. And this pop of green looks so pretty complementing all the trees around the pool. Thank… Read More How to paint exterior doors with KILZ primer

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Painting the fence + garden arbor

February 4, 2021
Arbor garden trellis and painting metal fence

Our green metal fence was looking pretty rough from the sprinkler’s hard water and the hot Florida sun. So I decided to spray paint it and add an arbor for Jasmine to climb. Here is how it looked before: First I scrubbed off the residue from the sprinklers and dirt. If you have rust, use… Read More Painting the fence + garden arbor

— Decor —

Outdoor Moroccan inspired table setting

May 16, 2019
Table setting outside - Outdoor dining in hot pink and purple- outdoor umbrella with fringe and paper lantern string

The previous homeowner gave us a huge gift by leaving us this large outdoor dining table and chairs. I don’t know how many years it would take us to make this investment on our own, but God knew what he was doing because this is a very well-used spot!  As we continue life’s celebrations in… Read More Outdoor Moroccan inspired table setting

— Decor —

Blank patio turned plant-filled retreat

May 9, 2019
Patio, pool and lanai decor ideas on a budget-outdoor patio layout and greenery

This space has changed dramatically over the past few months! It was once brown with blank walls, but now it feels more like our own little resort. It has quickly become my favorite place to sit, drink coffee, read my Bible and look at nature. There are a few affordable tricks I can share that… Read More Blank patio turned plant-filled retreat

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Green door for $7 in 20 minutes

March 26, 2019
Courtyard green door - painted in 20 minutes for 7 dollars-simple DIY projects

No door is safe here. I’m on a painting rampage! Last week I showed you my front porch makeover with paint. This week I painted the entry door to our garage green! I painted the whole door with a sample-size paint can in about 20 minutes! My in-laws also painted their black front door to… Read More Green door for $7 in 20 minutes

— Decor, DIY —

Porch makeover: I painted the walls, doors and floor!

March 19, 2019
Front porch makeover with paint - I painted the floor walls and doors

Everyone loves a good before and after — especially when it was all done with paint! You have to come see the before picture. I’ll show you how I painted our french doors black and how I stenciled the floor using a large-scale stencil. I painted the door and stenciled the floor for about $100.… Read More Porch makeover: I painted the walls, doors and floor!

— Decor, DIY —

DIY succulent box that lasts years and patio update

November 9, 2017

I updated our lanai with a fun Aztec rug, cushions and chaise lounges. I also added a plant to our succulent box that we’ve had for two years! Come on, I’ll give you a tour and show you how to make your own succulent box that drains properly. And trust me, if I didn’t kill… Read More DIY succulent box that lasts years and patio update

— Decor, Travel —

Dario and Lina’s small garden retreat

July 8, 2013

My in-laws have done something beautiful with the small plot of land outside their back door in Monsano, Italy. It’s a well-thought-out, relaxing retreat. Below, you can see what they started out with by looking at the neighbor’s yard. He grew privacy walls of ivy and topped them with jasmine that fills the air with… Read More Dario and Lina’s small garden retreat

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