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    My Favorite Summer and DIY Ideas

    by Jennifer Fancher No Comments Published: 6/11/22 Updated: 6/11/22 This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Our weekly home decor digest is ready! Welcome Home Saturday is a weekly post where bloggers share their latest ideas with you. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite Summer and DIY Ideas.

    We are in the throws of (almost) Summer - and the busy but fun season is upon us.

    Cook-outs, Father's Day, 4 of July Parties, and all the awesome DIYs that come with it!

    plumbago in a planter

    (Some affiliate links are provided below. Full disclosure here.)

    Table of Contents

    • My Favorite Summer and DIY Ideas
    • Welcome Home Saturday with Our Crafty Mom
    • She Gave It A Go 5 Modern Farmhouse Summer Mantel Decorating Ideas
    • Noting Grace Quick Front Porch Refresh & Easy DIY Wreath
    • White Arrows Home 9 Inspiring Summer Porches
    • tatertots & jello License to Grill Father's Day Gift Basket
    • The Tattered Pew Tips for Setting a Quick and Pretty Outdoor Table
    • Crisp Collective Father's Day Gift Ideas
    • Our Crafty Mom 4th of July Decorations
    • Join Our Community
    • More WELCOME HOME Posts to Check out

    My Favorite Summer and DIY Ideas

    Summer projects are usually quick, easy and fun which is why I love them!

    This DIY Farmhouse Planter we made for our front porch is a fan favorite for sure!

    It's easy to make and only cost us $25!

    I have another planter that I made just last year.

    planted plumbago on a herringbone brick front porch

    I shared How to Make Unique Faux Concrete Planters With Paint turning cheap thrift store plastic planters into something beautiful.

    And they still are going strong today!

    When we lived in Tennessee, I created a beautiful Simple Summer Farmhouse Porch right before we moved to Birmingham.

    Sitting in a rocking chair sippin' on sweet tea and hearing the birds sing - does it get any better than that? Here's how to style a Simple Summer Farmhouse Porch for you to enjoy all season long.

    It's still one of my favorites and I have to say, I miss having a larger front porch.

    But if you have a small front porch, like me, then you'll enjoy the post I shared this week.

    light gray front door with wreath

    I gave our front porch a much-needed refresh as well as sharing this easy DIY wreath.

    You can see our new plants in our concrete planters, too!

    But if you don't have a green thumb, here's a trick I shared a few years ago.

    We took our dead plants and empty planters and replaced them with Artificial Ferns for your Front Porch that look real!

    You can purchase UV-rated artificial ferns for your front porch and never have to worry about remembering to water them!

    Looking for a bigger DIY to tackle?

    What about installing Herringbone Brick Pavers?

    mortar washed brick front porch

    We updated our ugly old pavers with thin brick and gave it a mortar wash. The full tutorial is in the post.

    We also repurposed some iron handrails for our porch.

    These stair railings were just what our front porch needed.

    And if you are wanting to tackle painting your brick, I've got your covered!

    I have gathered 10 Tips for Limewashing your home to help you if you decide to DIY this big project.

    And the last post I'll share is a blast from the past.

    DIY Paved Patio Firepit: How we turned an ugly gravel pit into a backyard escape.

    We made this DIY Flagstone patio at our Vegas Home and it's still one of my favorite DIYs when this blog began.

    These are a few of my favorite summer and diy ideas we've completed here at Noting Grace, but let me show you some more ideas from my friends.

    Welcome Home Saturday
    with Our Crafty Mom

    If you love getting your crafts on, then you will absolutely adore Michelle's site.

    She is one of my all time DIY Craft favorites and I love the projects she shares.

    This week, she is giving some fun ways to decorate for 4th of July along with posts from my friends.

    Scroll down to check it out!

    Welcome Home Saturday A Weekly Decor Digest

    She Gave It A Go
    5 Modern Farmhouse Summer
    Mantel Decorating Ideas

    Welcome Home Saturday : Modern Farmhouse summer mantel ideas

    Noting Grace
    Quick Front Porch Refresh & Easy DIY Wreath

    light gray front door with wreath and layered door mats

    White Arrows Home
    9 Inspiring Summer Porches

    Welcome Home Saturday: Summer porch inspiration

    tatertots & jello
    License to Grill Father's Day Gift Basket

    Welcome Home Saturday: Father's Day grill gift basket

    The Tattered Pew
    Tips for Setting a Quick and Pretty Outdoor Table

    Learn some tips for how to set a quick and pretty outdoor table.

    Crisp Collective
    Father's Day Gift Ideas

    Welcome Home Saturday: Father's Day Gift Ideas

    Our Crafty Mom
    4th of July Decorations

    Welcome Home Saturday: Our Crafty Mom

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