Today at Pickled Barrel, we're looking at the reasons why raising backyard chickens is so popular. Raising backyard chickens fits in perfectly with living a rustic lifestyle, so what better place to talk about it than here? If you possess the traits of someone who lives a rustic lifestyle, you would love raising backyard chickens!…
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Rustic Fall DIY Wreaths For Your Mantel
It's no secret that we love all things rustic here at Pickled Barrel, so of course that means fall just might be our favorite season. Today we have a look at some fabulously rustic fall DIY wreaths for your mantel. Sometimes all you need is the right inspiration to take a project and turn it…
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DIY Rustic Tables For Any Room In Your Home
If you want a rustic table for any room in your home, you don't have to go to the nearest furniture store to find it. And really, the store may or may not have exactly what you have in mind. Why not embrace the DIY aspect of a rustic lifestyle by making a rustic table…
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Creating Color: Natural Dyes Made From Plants
Have you ever looked at an assortment of natural dyes and been amazed at all the beautiful colors? There is just something so mesmerizing about them! One of the really interesting parts of a rustic life is learning to use your own natural dyes made from plants. And some of the best sources for natural…
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How To Jam Making Jam Into Your Schedule {A Recipe You’ve Got Time For!}
Making jam is one of the best things to include in a rustic life--or any life for that matter! What better and easier way to enjoy the fruits of your labors, than to savor the deliciousness of homemade jam on your morning toast? Don't think that you have to spend hours cooking jam if you…
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Outdoor Decor: Rustic DIYs For Your Porch
Today we're talking outdoor decor--specifically, rustic DIYs for your porch. The best thing about rustic DIYs is that word "rustic." That means you don't have to worry about your DIYs looking perfect, because the charm is in the rustic! So if you feel like you aren't good at making stuff, I promise you shouldn't worry.…
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Knock, Knock: Inviting Summer Front Door Wreaths
Knock, knock! Today I have an assortment of inviting summer front door wreaths to set off your front entrance just right for the season. These ideas are sure to inspire you to find or create your own summer front door wreath, but hurry because June is right around the corner! Inviting Summer Front Door Wreaths…
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Magnolia Mania: How To Vintage Shop Like Joanna Gaines
If you know how to vintage shop like Joanna Gaines, you can give your home some serious Fixer Upper flair--right where you live! Though I admit it would be amazing to be able to shop in the same antique stores and flea markets where Joanna shops, it isn't a necessary part of designing your home…
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DIY Rustic Winter Decor Ideas
Check out today's DIY rustic winter decor ideas! These ideas are sure to inspire, because there is nothing else like the cozy warmth of rustic winter decor. Make your home feel like a haven all winter long! First up are some crazy good ways to use birch for rustic winter decor. I love them all,…
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Easy Kitchen DIY Wood Projects
Today's post is all about easy kitchen DIY wood projects. You're sure to love at least a few of these projects with your kitchen in mind! Get ready to get crafting! I love these space saving countertop ladder projects! Make one to house kitchen towels or utensils, or another to serve up treats for your…
