Gully Creek Cottage

How to turn a cake carrier into a chandelier

YES friends!  I have been busy the past week working on updating our butler’s pantry, SLASH, laundry room into a more chic and farmhouse style space.  But before I finish my other list of updates in there, can I just show you how to turn a cake carrier into a chandelier? Please. ...
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Healthy beautiful hair at 60

HELLO friends!  This post is about healthy beautiful hair at 60 but really — any age! Because who doesn’t want healthy beautiful hair at any age really? Disclosure: I have thick hair & lots of it.  I credit great genes and my care technique to it. Understand that this is my ...
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Lemon syrup to drizzle on everything

Holy goodness!  You guys know I love LEMONS right?  I’m sure I’ve only mentioned that 100 times before. If you know anything about me–please know I love LEMONS.  I should just have that engraved on my tombstone when the day comes.  [Here lies a woman who loved lemons. Lemons ...
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Farmhouse chic chenille pumpkins

Hey friends!  It’s finally FALL in Iowa and you can bet I’m happy!  I’m also happy to be sharing this fun little DIY I did over the weekend.  It’s for these adorable and simply – easy…Farmhouse chic chenille pumpkins! They are seriously easy and fun to make! ...
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Summer garden veggies and more

It’s been a busy few weeks.  Why does it seem like sometimes there’s some free time and other times there’s no time?  The past few weeks have been more of a “no time” kinda.  Summer flew by.  I am finally resting my feet up after standing in the kitchen peeling ...
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From headboard to pickle stand

This summer has been a fun one!  We’ve had lots going on and one of the things that has kept us busy, is cucumbers.  We planted a garden and so did our daughter and the grands.  Our garden didn’t do so well but hers on the other hand–gave & gave.  It’s still going ...
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Sweet Napoleon summer dessert

Let’s talk sweetness for a minute… specifically, sweet Napoleon summer dessert! The perfect summer treat!  But before I share the recipe how about I tell you what I’m talking about! First of all, what is a Napoleon? This delicate pastry is unfortunately under-rated & ...
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