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Throwing a Fiftieth Anniversary Party
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Throwing a Fiftieth Anniversary Party

merrymakingmaeMay 28, 20254 min read

I recently threw a 50th anniversary party for my In-laws! It was a beautiful day celebrating Frank and Lisa. So many of their family and friends turned out to honor them on their big day. Lots of fun was had…Read…

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My Wishlist for travel Baseball Season
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My Wishlist for travel Baseball Season

merrymakingmaeMay 21, 20255 min read

Our first travel ball tournament came and went! If I learned anything from the experience, it was that I was very unprepared. Baseball tournaments require a whole other level of readiness if you ask me. You are out all day…Read…

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our new grandma core kitchen
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our new grandma core kitchen

merrymakingmaeMay 19, 20253 min read

I started our kitchen face lift with the intention of making it a bit more modern. I had taken an idea I found on Pinterest and sought out to make it my own. We took down our wooden shelves to…Read…

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plans to renovate our cabin bathroom – From dungeon darkness to light and airy
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plans to renovate our cabin bathroom – From dungeon darkness to light and airy

merrymakingmaeApr 25, 20253 min read

Our next project is renovating the downstairs bathroom in our A-frame cabin. The cabin has been a bit neglected over the years. Actually, calling it a bathroom is a bit of an overstatement considering the room consists only of a…Read…

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creating a playroom for all ages and hobbies
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creating a playroom for all ages and hobbies

merrymakingmaeApr 22, 20253 min read

An Athlete and an Artist Our son Jace is a sports fanatic. His favorite passed time is anything sports related! He is a busy body that never stops moving. When we finally get him to sit still, he enjoys winding…Read…

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merry mae – making all things merry

A Lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring a merry lifestyle. Touching on all things home decor, holiday and special occasion as well as the ins and outs of building and running our own RV park: Sunset at Blue Oasis. We are a family that loves taking on projects and making memories in the places we put a lot of our heart and soul into.

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  • Throwing a Fiftieth Anniversary Party

    Throwing a Fiftieth Anniversary Party

  • My Wishlist for travel Baseball Season

    My Wishlist for travel Baseball Season

  • our new grandma core kitchen

    our new grandma core kitchen

  • plans to renovate our cabin bathroom – From dungeon darkness to light and airy

    plans to renovate our cabin bathroom – From dungeon darkness to light and airy

  • creating a playroom for all ages and hobbies

    creating a playroom for all ages and hobbies

  • My Favorite Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

    My Favorite Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

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We’re a family that loves to make memories in the spaces that we have put a lot of heart and soul into. ❤️

A few pictures to add to the feed! Sometimes pictu A few pictures to add to the feed! Sometimes pictures can give you a better vision of the finished project.  This was one of the most fun, fast projects we’ve done! It feels great to be done and fully enjoy the kitchen just in time for summer.  #kitchendesignideas #beadboard #kitchen #grandmacore #kitchendesign #farmhousestyle
The most used room of our house is the kitchen. A The most used room of our house is the kitchen.  As a matter of fact we spent so much time in here, that we added a couch and chair for a sitting area.  Ironically, this is the best thing we’ve ever done for our family.  We’ve had many conversations and quality time spent here every morning and most nights.  It’s a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and each other’s company! #kitchensofinsta #kitchencouches #kitchensittingarea #kitchen #kitchensofinstagram
Zoo day was a good day ❤️ #henrydoorlyzooandaq Zoo day was a good day ❤️ #henrydoorlyzooandaquarium #henrydoorleyzoo #henrydoorly
Late night cookies in the new kitchen! Loving the Late night cookies in the new kitchen! Loving the new eclectic look.  It’s giving me grandma vibes and I don’t hate it! #eclectic #eclecticinteriors #beadboardbacksplash #grandmacore #kitchendesign
God sure blessed us 69 years ago today!!l Happy Bi God sure blessed us 69 years ago today!!l Happy Birthday Dad!! We love you!!
Here is a peek inside our kids’ playroom! We ha Here is a peek inside our kids’ playroom!  We have one artistic kiddo and one gaming kiddo.  The playroom gives them a chance to enjoy the things they like to do in the same space.  The playroom has given them the opportunity to spend some time with each other when they normally wouldn’t since they share such different interests.  This moody room gives off cozy/fun vibes and is fun hangout for the whole family!
#playathome #playroomdecor #playroominspo #gaming #gamingroomsetup
Just one look at that sunset..🌅 Just one look at that sunset..🌅
I know we’ve given you a glimpse but not an enti I know we’ve given you a glimpse but not an entire tour of the A-frame! Here is a better look inside! This might give you a better idea of the shape of the cabin and its layout.  Yes, that is the outside you are seeing through the holes in the roof! 😂 We are almost done buttoning her up as she’s gotten a whole new roof and new windows and doors! On to siding and she’ll be a whole new woman! ✨
Come camping! www.sunsetatblueoasis.com Come camping! www.sunsetatblueoasis.com
As most of you know, we have three Grain Bin Cabin As most of you know, we have three Grain Bin Cabins at Sunset at Blue Oasis!  I had made a previous reel of what we call our “Blue Cabin”. Here is a look into our “White Cabin” I love how light and bright this cabin feels.  Definitely one of my favorites! To rent one of these cabins go to www.sunsetatblueoasis.com or click the link in my bio!!! #camping #grainbinhouse #rvpark #iowa
Zach’s recruiting help to move the big stove! ☺️ Despite the rainy/snowy weather lately the window guys have made some big progress! A few more and they are done! Next is refinishing floors and setting cabinets.  This baby is going to take shape quickly! 🤞
The first sunset of the season! They never disappo The first sunset of the season! They never disappoint! Cheers to opening day tomorrow!!! 🥂🌅#iowa #camping #rvpark #sunset
Let’s take a tour of our outdoor kitchen at Suns Let’s take a tour of our outdoor kitchen at Sunset at Blue Oasis.  Home of our annual chili cook offs and holiday potlucks.  Our seasonal camping community puts this baby to good use! We are counting down the days for Rob’s famous fried fish! Cheers to BBQ season!! #summervibes #camping #iowa #outdoorkitchen
🤣😂 It’s a youths sports world and we’re 🤣😂 It’s a youths sports world and we’re just living in it. I’m forever proud of Jace and the time and dedication he puts into every sport.  As far as family time we found it at the gym and I have a feeling that’s our life for a while and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Our newest project is an A-frame cabin, close to h Our newest project is an A-frame cabin, close to home tucked in the Loess Hills!  That may sound crazy to want a getaway that is not technically a getaway. But vacation hasn’t been much of an option the last few years as busy schedules clash with every chance of leaving home.  The cabin needs a lot of TLC…and we’re up for the challenge!
Pictures of Zach’s Home Office Pictures of Zach’s Home Office
We made over Zach’s home office a few years ago We made over Zach’s home office a few years ago and it is still one of my favorite places! Aside from the paint and wallpaper, it was a very simple project! The room consists of mostly family heirlooms, second hand finds, and furniture we already had! Visit www.merrymae.com for the before ☺️
We made over Zach’s office a few years ago and i We made over Zach’s office a few years ago and it’s still one of my favorite places! He spends a lot of time in here! Besides the wallpaper and paint most everything in here is a family heirloom. We both have a lot of family history in the military so it’s a special place for us to keep their memories as well as Zach’s. I used very inexpensive bookshelves, that were actually housing the kids toys at one point but I love that we were able to reuse them here! #officedecor #military #plaid #wallpaper #homeoffice #moodyinteriors
#proudparent❤️ #proudparent❤️
Details at merrymae.com #refinishedfurniture #pain Details at merrymae.com #refinishedfurniture #paintedfurniture #simplepleasures
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