Once Lucketts was over, Kriste and I turned our attention to the finishing details of my house. We have a big shoot coming up and I really wanted all of the half-done and 3/4-done and almost-done...
bolster pillow cover
I said in my last post that I was going to be sewing up a storm and I definitely did. I finished four accent pillows and two pillow cases and glued the welting on the second bergere chair. A photo...
reupholstery tutorial | French wing chair | part 1
It's time for another upholstery series! If you missed my last one, I showed how to upholster a wood-framed, French-style chair. You can find it HERE. If you're scared of upholstery, you're going...
living room pillows | welting vs. gimp
In case you missed it, Kriste and I are heading to Wisconsin tomorrow! We're going to be in Milwaukee and Sun Prairie, on Friday and Saturday respectively, to teach workshops, demos and just hang...
10 minute decorating | “antique” bread board
I was asked by one of my blog buddies, Laura from Finding Home, to join a "10 minute" challenge each month along with some other awesome bloggers. I tend to take on projects that are more...
pedestal table & balloon back chairs
The Lucketts Spring Market is just days away and I still have things to show you! I'm going to share more details about the sale, answer your questions and share pictures of everything all set up...
the chairs with the ticking skirts
Sewing slipcovers is not my very favorite thing to do, so I saved these until the very end. I kept looking at them, debating if I should just upholster them, which would be much faster or if I...
the bergere chairs & design ramblings
Well, the bergere chairs are finally done! They were some of my earlier upholstery subjects. I was still at the stage when I would take apart a chair and then I would wonder what in the world I...
cottage dresser & checked chairs
Before I get into today's post, I wanted to announce the winner of the Sailrite sewing machine giveaway. A big congrats to Missy Bun! (I sent you an e-mail with the details on claiming your prize....
making a new table look old…
Before we get into the process of making a new table look old... I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! We spent a much needed Saturday at home. Between sickness and traveling over the past few...