color charts on linen & an art giveaway
I was checking my DMs on Instagram and saw that one of my followers had forwarded a post to me. She had a feeling I would like it and she was absolutely right. My jaw dropped and I clicked on the link quickly to learn more about these beautiful swatches of color painted on linen. […]
the (almost finished) studio floors & the evolution of a space
Well, it’s not a full reveal of the checkerboard floor, but I think you’ll get the idea! As I started working on this post, I realized I already said everything I needed to say about these floors in Part 1 and Part 2 of painting the checkerboard floors. I shared the why and the how, […]
painting checkerboard floors | part 2
When you last saw the floors, they were all taped off and ready to paint. You can find that post HERE if you missed it. The taping was definitely the most time-consuming part. After that, it’s pretty much smooth sailing for this project. I initially purchased the same color I used on my kitchen walls […]
Painting Checkboard Floors | Part 1
I’ve had the painting-checkerboard-floors itch for a long time! Back in 2012 I was contemplating finishing my dining room and living room in a two-toned stained checkerboard pattern (you can find that post HERE), but Jeff didn’t love the idea and talked me out of it. I was slightly relieved because the prospect of doing […]
reworking the office shelves
Buying used books on Amazon and regular visits to means that the bookshelves in my office and studio are always in flux. I’m constantly having to arrange and rearrange to accommodate new acquisitions. So, a couple of weeks ago, I took some time to get the shelves in both my office and studio tidied up. […]
Furniture Dilemmas
I’ve been working on my second Decorating Dilemma and should be ready to post that next week, but it got me thinking… What about doing Furniture Dilemmas? I know my readers love furniture makeovers and, since I don’t have a studio space outside of my home any longer and I’m not getting ready for markets […]
quick turkey avocado burgers
Back in January, I started taking pictures of what I was eating through the day…mostly breakfast, lunch, and some snacks, and sharing it on my Instagram Stories. I didn’t plan to continue doing it, but I’ve received so many comments from people who have found it inspiring and encouraging, so I’ve kept sharing. As a […]
turkey avocado burgers
Back in January, I started taking pictures of what I was eating through the day…mostly breakfast, lunch, and some snacks, and sharing it on my Instagram Stories. I didn’t plan to continue doing it, but I’ve received so many comments from people who have found it inspiring and encouraging, so I’ve kept sharing. As a […]