Materials:

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• 7 1/2 qty. 8 ft. Cedar Fence Pickets (Cedar is naturally rot-resistant)
• 1 qty. 2x4x8 stud (not pressure treated, NEVER use treated lumber in your garden)
• 1 5/8″ coated deck screws

Tools:

• Electric drill
• Drill bit to match screws (usually included when you buy a new box of screws)
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Miter saw
• Table saw/circular saw (for optional trim)

Cut list:

• 4 qty. 95” Cedar boards (I trimmed the “dog ear” off the top of each picket)
• 4 qty. 36” Cedar boards
• 1 Cedar picket cut to 95” and then ripped down the center using table saw (for optional top trim)
• 1 Cedar picket cut to 36” and then ripped down the center using table saw (for optional top trim)
• 1 qty. 2x4x8 cut into 6 qty. 11 3/4” pieces

Assembly:

We attached 3 each of the 11 3/4” pieces of stud to the 2 long (95”) pickets first. We made one side flush and used two screws to secure each stud piece at each of the three points (each end, and the middle). Use the first completed side as a guide for the others.

Next we attached the shorter (3’) sides. Making one side flush to match the longer sides of the bed.

Lastly, (optional) add trim around the top edge securing with screws on stud points around the bed. (*We plan to do this to our beds before we add dirt. Once we do, I’ll add finished photos!)

You’re done! Make as many as you need and enjoy your raised bed garden! We built three and it took us just over an hour!

If you use this plan be sure to send me a picture of your completed project or tag @bloomco.interiors so I can see your work!

The best part about a project like this is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfectly useful! Happy building!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

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I used a large, 20 gallon latching Sterilite tote, drilled holes in all sides (including the lid) with a 3/16 drill bit… and boom! It was really that easy! As far as what to compost and how it all works… I’m still learning!

So far, I added composted soil from my in-law’s yard, scraps from the kitchen countertop composter, and worms. We’ll add a few sprays of water and give it a stir with the shovel every few days when we add new scraps. Other than that, it’s complete “hands-on” learning over here!

The kids are having fun with it and it’s given them a new “chore” that they actually look forward to doing! Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

I mostly cleaned the windows and door, wiped down the furniture and swept. I planted new spring flowers in my whiskey barrels and hung a few ferns. I finished everything off with a colorful wreath and cute pillows for the rockers.

Catch the full video on the Bloom YouTube Channel. Watch the video here.

I hope you and your family are making the most of this time together and staying healthy.

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

1. Jigsaw Puzzle Egg Hunt

This hunt can be done anywhere, and only requires a small amount of prep on your end. I purchased a set of blank jigsaw puzzles from Amazon, and used permanent markers to decorate it and write a message to the kids. I placed a puzzle piece in each egg for them to put together. They absolutely loved it!

2. Easter Egg Glow Hunt

Since the weather has warmed up and the kids haven’t had a reason to get up early, we have spent a lot of time outside after dark. Hunting for eggs at night is a super cool experience that Clark and Penelope thought was awesome!

I used small battery-operated LED candles in my eggs, but small glow sticks give the same effect. They’re slightly tricky to get in the eggs, but work great!

3. Scavenger Egg Hunt

I had a lot of fun with this one! I created a little scavenger hunt to use with 12 eggs. This one is done inside the house, so it’s perfect for a rainy day! I’m sharing the FREE printable for you to download and use with your family.

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

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1// Moss Bunny on Burlap Wall Decor

2// Bunny Tail Chair Wrap

3// Easter Carrot Cheese Ball

4// Easter Jars

5// Easter Egg Hunt Puzzle

6// Chocolate-look Easter Bunny

7// Honey Bunny Class Treat

8// Glow Eggs for Night Egg Hunts

9// Carrot Centerpiece

10// Empty Tomb Cinnamon Rolls

I hope you loved looking through my top 10 Easter Pins and maybe got some inspiration for celebrating in your own home. As always, if you have any questions or comments about this post, comment below!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

I kept the decor simple by using fresh flowers throughout the house.

Tip: Don’t forget about decor in the bathroom. Placing a small vase of flowers in the guest bathroom makes a world of difference!

Reusing vases and mason jars help keep the cost down without compromising the look. A garden party can be eclectic, so just use what you have!

By the end of the day, we had one happy three year old. Kid’s birthdays can be so much fun to plan and decorate if you keep the focus on them. Consider what makes your child feel special, the colors they love and the decor they associate with a birthday party.

You can plan the most chic party for your child, but at the end of the day, if it doesn’t look the way they believe a birthday party should look, they are not going to feel like it was for them!

If they insist on a character or a color, go with it! There are plenty of ways to make parties feel custom! One thing I always do is focus on the cake and the favors/guest gifts.

The cake! For our garden party, we chose a strawberry molded cake with fresh flowers and fruit. We added edible butterflies. It was very custom, delicious and most importantly… she loved it!

Favors! The favors/guest gifts were unique and fun for everyone! Each guest potted their own flower to take home! It was so simple to get a stack of mini plastic pots, dump a bag of potting soil in a bucket, and pick up a flat of perennials! Nobody needs another plastic bag full of themed junk and candy, let’s be honest!

We set up a little station under the carport and let them at it! Remember… keep…it…simple!

For more party ideas and decor inspiration follow me on Pinterest, Facebook & Instagram!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo