busy day at the studio…
The studio was hustling and bustling today. My mom and Kriste came to help, since we had a huge to-do list. We worked together to get everything ready for the workshop tomorrow. We have four lovely ladies attending and I’m pretty excited that it’s a...
decorating the studio & shop with me in Raleigh
I was home with a sick kid most of last week and, I have to admit, that once I get out of a routine, it’s hard to get back into it. I was ready to get back in the studio, but I was dragging my feet at the same time. On Tuesday, though, I had a full day to...
my favorite things 2015
Today I’m joining Melissa of 320 Sycamore and a few other bloggers in sharing a few of my favorite things! She was one of the first bloggers I met and is such a genuine and encouraging person, so I loved the chance to team up with her and some of her favorite...
fixing a dishwasher, home hacks & a $200 Lowe’s giveaway
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sugru. It is a pretty amazing product that I thought my readers would like to know about. All words and opinions are my own. I’m sure many of you can relate… something breaks and you have no idea how to fix it. You...
Kim’s coastal bedroom | the walls & built-in plans
I spent a good part of my day today helping my parents paint their bedroom in the color I picked out, In Your Eyes by Benjamin Moore. My dad kept referring to it as “in your face.” I’m so pleased with the color, though. The room looks very sparse at...
milk paint 101 | mixing milk paint
In part one of this series, we talked about what milk paint is. Now, we’re going to get into mixing, which I think is the most intimidating part for most people. First of all, we’re not use to mixing paint, right? It usually comes in a bottle or can and...
look book two cover shoot
It was almost two years since I had my last portraits done and, with as often as I change my hair, an update was overdue! I also needed some pictures for MMS Milk Paint’s Look Book Two, including the cover, that will be coming out in just a few weeks. I thought...Hello!
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I haven’t taken much time to wander around in a store like Target for quite a while. I’ve gotten used to placing online or curbside pick-up orders, which are convenient,… Read more: elevating the look of an artificial plant
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