whitewashing a tabletop
I was going to think about THIS TABLE a bit more before I painted it, but I really could only imagine it one way, so I decided to go with that. Also, I had a new friend and local blog reader, Kellie, coming over to hang out and help me paint while our boys played […]
Living Room & Kitchen Fabrics
I will say, I am very optimistic when it comes to my to-do list! I already have a bolt of fabric hanging out in the master bedroom, ready to be made into curtains and pillows, as well as a French daybed that needs miles of custom double-welting sewn. not to mention the pillows for that. […]
Furniture Feature Friday | no. 1
Welcome to our first Furniture Feature Friday 2.0, number 1! Yay! I can’t tell you how glad I am that I brought this back in a new format. I found so much inspiration and new furniture-loving-friends to follow. I know a few of you were bummed that Furniture Feature Friday is taking place on Instagram, […]
Finishing Touches & $500 Arhaus Giveaway
We’ve only been in our home for a few weeks, so we’ve mostly focused on the big picture – painting the walls, giving the kitchen a makeover, and finishing the porch-turned-studio. But, as we’re getting settled, I’m also looking for those finishing touches that can be added to bring a room closer to completion. I […]
decorating above the kitchen cabinets
Decorating above the kitchen cabinets is something I haven’t given dedicated thought to for years! I do remember the time, though, when above the cabinets was prime decorating real estate. I had my kitchen looking like a Cracker Barrel with varying heights, carefully crafted vignettes, and lots of unique collectibles. We’re talking a vintage Coke […]
the “factory table” update
Since I’ve had a few people ask, I thought I would give an update on the “factory table” I purchased off of craigslist and stripped down several weeks ago. Well, I had plans to paint and finish it right away, but with cold weather looming, I felt it was more urgent to paint the kitchen […]
100 meadows project | 21-40
Well, I’ve been sticking with the 100 meadows project and I do believe that I will make it to 100! I am almost halfway there and I found myself getting emotional when I completed #40. I have grown so much and learned so much. This has been such a worthwhile artistic undertaking on so many […]
Painting the Daybed & Furniture Feature Friday!
Before I share the progress on the daybed, remember Furniture Feature Friday? Someone mentioned it to me in a comment a couple of days ago and it sparked an idea. Why not bring it back, but host it on Instagram by using the hashtag #FurnitureFeatureFriday ? It’s much simpler than the old school link parties […]