Hello everyone, and Happy March! I was so happy to be driving my kids to school in light at 8 am this morning! We are making progress. And our unusually warm winter keeps beckoning us to believe spring is just around the corner. We shall see! But at any rate, I have several projects I am working away at, one of …
Hello everyone. We’re back in the dark, winter land of Alaska. (Do you sense my displeasure?) We had an AMAZING trip in our favorite vacation place, sunny San Diego. I figured out why it is so populated there (and not here), it is gorgeous and warm everyday, there’s beaches to play at, waves to surf in (well our boys just …
In the world of DIY, a very important motivating factor is usually cost. The fact that I can make it myself, cuts costs, but of course adds the time element, and oftentimes a quality element as well. I started using drop cloths for things other than catching dripping paint several years ago and thought I would share a compilation of …
Two and a half years ago I first started my adventures with milk paint. I had been following Miss Mustard Seed for awhile and loved the results she got and the furniture she did. It just seemed to be an authentic antique look. I had only been accustomed to oil based and latex paints, neither one I thought did justice to furniture, …
It’s almost the New Year, and so I thought I’d take this opportunity to do a review of some of the favorites from the year. Last January, I attended a local leadership training course called Catalyst. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve been a part of, particularly because of the place I was at. This thing of a …
Hello everyone. Thanks again for stopping by. I hope you are finding time in the midst of the busyness to enjoy and be thankful for the moments. I’ve had a mix of excitement and grief this week as my amazing Grandfather went to his eternal abode. He was a phenomenal man (and I don’t say that lightly), who overcame so …
I am so excited to share my newest furniture makeover with you today. Those of who follow me may remember that when I photographed the Union Jack Coffee Table I had made for my brother, I discovered just how much I wanted a coffee table in our living room. We have a decent sized space, which was great for toddlers running …
I have loved antiques for as long as I can remember. As a girl and teenager, I loved buying antiques and vintage clothing. I would love visiting my grandparents in Wisconsin and combing through the basement full of treasure, toys, artifacts, photos, all with a history. Over the years, my Grandpa and Grandma gave me sweet little treasures of their past and …
Today’s post I am highlighting my favorite room in our home and participating in The Inspired Room giveaway (I mean, who wouldn’t want a $300 Anthropologie gift card?) and Melissa Michael’s newest book launch. Her book, which is also called The Inspired Room can be purchased at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. When I think about all the rooms in the …
Hello, everyone. And Happy November! I cannot believe we only have two months left this year! Before I get started on today’s tutorial, in keeping with the theme of the month, I want to share something I’m thankful for. I hope that being thankful has found it’s way into your life more than in the month of November. We have noticed a decided difference …