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The Stone Manor and Our Farm – Name Reveal

January 19, 2026 by Dagmar Bleasdale Leave a Comment

I’m finally getting around to writing my first blog post about our new home. If we’re friends on Facebook or you’re following me on social media, you’ve seen me post about the 1767 stone manor and farm we moved to in September.

stone manor farmhouse with porch and trees

I’ve been itching to write about this amazing historic house, all the quirky things that come with a house that’s over 250 years old, the barns, the cottage, and the almost 7 acres.

And I’m finally revealing what we’ve named the farm.

The Stone Manor and Our Farm

My husband and I had the same dream of living on a hobby farm, and we wanted to find something in Bucks County, PA. We love this beautiful area full of farms, rolling hills, and old stone houses, and we used to drive here a lot on weekends to go out to lunch or to antique stores.

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5 Best Porch Decorating Ideas for Spring

January 5, 2026 by Dagmar Bleasdale 21 Comments

Spring is just around the corner – yay! In this post, I want to inspire you to make your porch your favorite “room” of the house. Check out these beautiful porch decorating ideas for spring that are easy to do and don’t break the bank.

This is my porch. As you can see, I like decorating it in a vintage farmhouse decor style. Aside from sitting out there, I enjoy decorating it for every season.

I don’t know what I would have done without my sweet little porch while I stayed home during the pandemic. On many days, I like to grab a coffee and a good book and sit in my rocking chair for an hour.

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Last-Minute Gift Ideas – Easy DIY Gifts

December 4, 2025 by Dagmar Bleasdale 23 Comments

Do you have all the gifts you need for Christmas or a birthday or other occasions? If there is no time to run out and buy one or shop online, you might already have supplies at home to make one of these last-minute gift ideas!

Handmade gifts are often much more appreciated anyway than store-bought gifts. Since we are all staying home more during this pandemic, why not try something new and make a few gifts yourself? These are all super easy projects – I promise.

Last-Minute Gift Ideas – Easy DIY Gifts They’ll Love

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These last-minute gift ideas

will only take a few minutes
don’t require a lot of materials
don’t require much skill or talent
some are so easy that kids can make them

DIY LEGO Soap Dispenser

This is a no-brainer gift for kids. We want them to wash their hand all the time, especially right now, and this soap dispenser with LEGOs makes it fun for them! [Read more…]

How to Make a Christmas Tree Look Fuller and Taller – on a Budget

November 22, 2025 by Dagmar Bleasdale 31 Comments

I bought a little 4-foot Christmas tree and made it look fuller and taller with these simple tricks. I’ll show you how in this post. Let’s decorate!

Welcome to Dagmar’s Home, where I like to write about simple tips and tricks to make your home look amazing – on a budget.

Do you want to know how you can make a sad, little 4-foot tree…

…look like this beautiful, 6-foot Christmas tree?

This is the same tree — read on and I’ll show you how I transformed it into a beauty!

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Homemade Hand Cream Recipe: All Natural and Just 2 Ingredients

November 15, 2025 by Dagmar Bleasdale 4 Comments

I made all-natural, homemade hand cream for the first time, and it’s so easy!

You only need two ingredients. This hand cream makes a much-appreciated gift that only takes a few minutes to make.

After watching someone make this cream on the Home & Family show a few days ago, I couldn’t wait to try it myself, since my hands are so dry every winter.

I especially like that this homemade hand cream doesn’t have any additives and toxic ingredients like so many store-bought products. [Read more…]

The Stone Manor and Our Farm

Last-Minute Gift Ideas – Easy DIY Gifts They’ll Love

These last-minute gift ideas

Create a beautiful home on a budget!

Thank you!

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