Say Hello to Aviary & dresser reveal
Since the very beginning, I’ve asked you to say “hello” to each new color I add to the MMS Milk Paint line. Now, for the 27th time, I’m asking you to “say hello” to Aviary! Aviary is a smoky blue/gray with green undertones. It was designed to match the paint on an antique French birdcage […]
painting & finishing the aviary dresser
The last time you saw this dresser, it was sanded down and prepped for painting… In case you missed that post, you can check it out HERE. Years ago, I made a video tutorial about applying the first coat of milk paint, what to expect, etc. While the information really hasn’t changed a lot, I […]
counter selection | compromising nothing & gaining everything
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by HanStone Quartz. All words and opinions expressed in this post are, as always, honest and my own. As I’ve shared before, replacing the countertops was on our to-do list for this house before we even bought it. These are nice granite counters and they really don’t look bad at […]
prepping two pieces to paint
For those of you who are missing furniture makeovers, a few are coming your way! As I was working on these pieces today, I realized my back does not miss working on furniture, but I do. There is something therapeutic about working on a piece of furniture to me. Prepping these pieces to paint was […]
painted studio floor update
I’ve been asked quite a bit for an update on how the painted floors in my studio are holding up, so I thought I would share! Here is a reminder of what the room looked like when we first moved in. It was perfect for a sunroom, but I wanted a studio more than a […]
a confession, pantry organizing & salad jars
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle has been a challenge for me. We’ve been through P90x and Whole30 together. I’ve shared my successes and I’ve shared my failures. For those of you who have worked hard, lost weight, and gained it back, well… I’m right […]
my favorite period drama miniseries
I’ll just put it right out there. This post is a complete change of pace. A few weeks (months) ago, I mentioned my love for period drama miniseries on Instagram stories and I received a bunch of requests to share my favorites. So, I started a list and I finally hunted down all of the […]
March 2018 Favorites
Can you believe it’s already April? Can you believe we just had a snow storm that dropped about 8″?! Over Spring break?! Can you believe I just turned the big 4-oh and I have joined the ranks of the middle-aged? Yep. That’s what’s going on. Before we get too far into April, though, let me […]