A Carefully Curated Life

Loving the Ordinary

Herbal SunArt Project ~ A Fun Summer Afternoon

An easy fun herbal project using a SunArt Kit This Herbal SunArt project is an easy fun afternoon project that I completed using herbs and a purchased SunArt kit. I used the herbs I talked about in my previous blog 12+ Culinary Herbs to Grow. There are approximately 5 steps to creating a postcard ~ just depends if you count purchasing the kit as a step ~ wink. Purchase a SunArt Kit normally ... View Post

July’s Loving the Ordinary List

Summer is a time to slow down and live in the moment. July's Loving the Ordinary List is just that - ideas for every day to enjoy what this season offers.  Every month, I create a list with 31 ways for Loving the Ordinary each and every day. It is a list to help enjoy life by Carefully Curating the days with home, garden, and life. Taking time to enjoy the moment alone or with someone special. ... View Post

Summer Loving: Our 100 Days

Loving the 100 Days of Summer. Are you ready for the 4th of July? “Summer Loving...Had Me a Blast…” cue the music. One of our ladies mentioned this song was a must on the summer playlist. Most certainly, boy is it! I've added it to my playlist. If you don’t know it is from the movie Grease, here's the video. That is to say, 'Loving our 100 Days of Summer'. So, have you  I must ... View Post

Catch that Idea! Use a Journal to Capture Ideas

How I Use My Journal to Capture Ideas & Bring Them to Life I have ideas that pop into my head all the time. Ideas for room details, garden projects, parties, sewing projects, a gift to make, the list goes on and on and on. How about you? How do you keep track of them? I can capture ideas and bring them to life using my Curated Life Journal. I sketch out the ideas or write them down, or if ... View Post

20+ Ultimate Ideas for a Porch Party

Porch Living, another term for “Let’s have a Porch Party” Ideas for a porch party. What? Am I thinking of partying all the time? Yes and no. I believe a spell on the porch or patio is special. Whether it is a moment for ourselves, a special afternoon catching up with our spouse, or fun with a group of friends, time on the porch elevates everything. I love the term “spell” as in “come in and sit ... View Post

Design 101: A Study on Small Porch Spaces

Let's talk about Design 101. A study on small porch spaces. I chose this picture ((it is from Better Homes & Gardens) because it represents the creative use of elements in a small porch space. Many people think smaller, matching furniture, using fewer pieces of furniture, and using a single color is the way to go. But that isn’t necessary. For example, this picture shows us that a large sofa, ... View Post