oil painting | what I’ve learned so far (pt 1)
One of the things that has been so enjoyable about the 100 meadows project, is how it’s pushed me to learn a medium that, quite honestly, intimidated me. Oil painting seemed so serious, technical, and with strict rules. It’s for the real artists, not the aspiring ones. And if you can even get beyond all […]
the oak buffet
When my in-laws were visiting, my mother-in-law and I checked out a local consignment shop and I found a piece of furniture that’s been on my wish list for a few weeks – a buffet. I have been wanting one for my office, but have come up empty on craigslist and at Gold Rush Days. […]
September Favorites
I started doing “favorites” posts each month at the beginning of this year and that lasted for…oh, about two months! Life just happened and I didn’t come back to it, but I decided to pick it up again. Here are a smattering of things I enjoyed in September… Hamilton : An American Musical As a […]
counter & tile options & $30 shelves
Yesterday, I needed to run some errands and play some catch up, so I didn’t have a chance to start painting the kitchen island. I must admit that it’s nice to have a break from cabinet painting, although I’m looking forward to having it done! While I was out, though, I picked up samples from […]
the beefy dual fuel range
Disclosure: This post is not sponsored by Kitchen Aid, but I did receive VIP pricing on the purchase of this dual-fuel range. I decided to purchase this specific range before I knew I could receive a discount. I paid retail price for my other Kitchen Aid appliances. All words and opinions about the brand and […]
100 Meadows Project | No. 1-20
If you’ve been following me through my Instagram Stories, you have seen my progression as I’ve been working my way through painting 100 meadows in oil. The project was created by Michelle Wooderson, someone who has been a constant source of inspiration for me artistically. After taking a hiatus during my move, I wanted to […]
Seasons of Home | Fall Porch
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by . I shop from them regularly as a customer, so this was a natural sponsorship. All words and opinions expressed in this post are my own. One thing that excited me about our new home was the porch! I only had a small stoop at our last house, but […]
painting cabinets | applying the paint
I know this series is called “painting cabinets”, but painting is just the final and probably the easiest step! Before you break out the paint, make sure you check out the first two posts in this series… painting cabinets | prep painting cabinets | priming Now, let’s talk about the paint. For the cabinets and […]