Over the past few days, I have become acutely aware of autumn's waning beauty and how it will all soon be covered in snow. We've had some unusually warm weather in our neck of the woods, so I've...
Handmade Watercolor Binder Recipe & Video
I've lately felt like I needed new creative pursuits. It's not that I don't have enough, but I've felt the need to try new things, to be a beginner, and to create something without any expectation...
How to Make a Fall Wreath
Disclosure: This post on how to make a fall wreath is sponsored by Walmart. As always, all words and opinions are honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. Let's talk about some...
painting a vintage splint basket
Rewind, if you will, back to the day I went to innocently pick up the pond yacht from a local consignment store. I ended up buying the pond yacht, an antique post office register, an antique quilt...
painting light switches
For those who have asked about painting the light switches, outlets, and trim in the same color as the wall in the basement family room, this post is for you! Before I ever put a roller on the...
painting a vintage dough bowl
I've had this vintage wooden dough bowl for a few years. My mother-in-law gave it to me when they were cleaning out Jeff's grandfather's house. She thought I would like it and she was right. It...
refinishing a vintage paint palette
I spent much of last week working on some freelance writing projects, so I didn't have a chance to make more progress on the basement family room makeover. I am planning to install the chair rail...
how to clean & hydrate old wood | diy furniture cleaner
Several years ago, I wrote a post about how to clean and hydrate old wood and it was one of my most popular posts for years! I decided it was time to do a refresher post on this DIY, homemade...
painted klompen shoes
When I organized the basement storage room, I made a use-it-or-lose-it pile. I have been holding onto some decor pieces since before we moved and if they've been in a box, closet, or basement for...
furniture makeover | painting an old stool
We had an uncommonly warm weekend, so I decided to finally work on painting this stool that's been hanging out in my garage, waiting for some attention, for almost a year! I picked it up on one of...