Found antique smalls
My mom and I hit one of my favorite local antique shops last week in hopes of finding a few furniture pieces for the rooms we were working on while she was visiting. As I shared earlier this week, we found a new art cabinet for my studio, which was on the list… …but we […]
the green art cabinet
Remember the art cabinet I bought and fixed up last year? I really loved that cabinet, but I decided to part with it when it came time for us to move. I was going to consolidate all of the pieces in my home as well as in my studio and we didn’t know what house […]
finding a happy medium & $600+ Sleep Number Giveaway
Disclosure: This post and giveaway is sponsored by Sleep Number®. As always, all words and opinions are my own. In almost 19 years of marriage, Jeff and I have been able to find a lot of common ground. We’re actually pretty good at finding happy mediums. There is one place, though, where we’ve been stumped […]
Bunnies Birds & Blooms
I have been keeping a secret for almost two years and now, finally, I can spill it! I am so proud to introduce my very first fabric line – Bunnies Birds & Blooms presented by Free Spirit Fabrics! Whew! It’s good to get that one out into the world. So, for those who aren’t familiar […]
customizing a house | painting interior doors
I’ve been contemplating a way to describe my current house and the changes I’m making. It’s not outdated, it’s not ugly, it’s not run-down, it’s not in poor taste… In fact, it’s a beautiful home. So, how do I explain why I view this perfectly nice suburban home as one that is ripe for a […]
Are you a flitter or a sticker?
We each have our own work flow – a way of doing things that makes sense in our own minds and feels most efficient and productive. As I was packing to move, I discovered something about myself… Instead of packing one box, taping it up, and adding it to the pile, I was working on […]
blue & white finds
I will admit that I am basically a collector of blue and white things. If I spot it in a store, I am drawn to it like a magnet. My mom and I went to Home Goods a couple of days ago and, front and center, there was a display featuring blue and white. On […]
designing a product
A year and a half ago, I was offered the opportunity to design home decor products. It’s something I had considered. and even hoped for, for a long time, but it just never came together. I was such a hands-on creator that I struggled with trying to communicate my vision to someone else. I also […]