by Diane Wicks | Sep 21, 2021 | Projects
In honor of tomorrow marking the first official day of Fall, I’m sharing one of my favorite craft projects; taking several items and turning them into something useful for the home. In this case, it is a fall centerpiece for our kitchen table. Several months...
by Diane Wicks | Sep 14, 2021 | Projects, Uncategorized
Hello, Tumbleweed friends! Today I’m sharing a quick and easy way to add a fresh scent to any room in your house, using a few simple ingredients that you may already have on hand. I just love having our home smell fresh and clean, and I do this in a variety of...
by Diane Wicks | Sep 1, 2021 | What's Cooking
Welcome to Tumbleweed Tidings! Now that we seem to be coming out of the pandemic and life is returning to some semblance of normal, I have discovered that it might be time to shed my COVID weight gain. While not as drastic as some I’ve heard of, I can still...
by Diane Wicks | Aug 21, 2021 | Projects
A few years ago, we had all of the tile that ran down our hallways, kitchen, and one bathroom removed and replaced with wide plank French oak hardwoods. It was a real game changer in terms of updating the look, quality, and feel of our home, not to mention the fact...
by Diane Wicks | Aug 16, 2021 | Projects
Welcome to Tumbleweed Tidings! Here in southeastern Washington it has been hot and smoky for the past few weeks, due to fires from as far away as California and British Columbia, as well as those burning nearby. Staying inside has been the safest option, which has...
by Diane Wicks | Jul 19, 2021 | Decor
Thank you for visiting Tumbleweed Tidings today! I am so glad you are here. If you know of anyone else who might be interested in this content, please share the blog with them and ask them to subscribe. I would really love that, as I’m always looking for new...
by Diane Wicks | Jul 2, 2021 | Projects
As many of you who follow my blog may know, we own a vacation rental bungalow in Northern Idaho, just outside the town of Sandpoint. At only a little over 800 square feet, it manages to pack in a vast amount of living with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a roomy...
by Diane Wicks | Jun 18, 2021 | What's Cooking
Father’s Day is rapidly approaching and that means barbecue season is here, and it’s time to get grilling! In many households, Dad will be firing up the grill and making something wonderful. Today, in honor of father’s everywhere and all things...
by Diane Wicks | Jun 13, 2021 | Projects
It used to be that my summer decorating meant a cacophony of color in flower pots and accessories, but lately I am more drawn to a calmer, tighter palette of whites, greens and the natural element of wicker. I found this cute basket at a shop, and although at the time...
by Diane Wicks | Jun 8, 2021 | Decor
Do you ever look at everyday household items and think, hmmm, you could do so much more with your life? Oh, good! Take the humble candlestick holder. Over the years, I have taken candlestick holders and used them for everything but holding candles. First, there was...