there is a time & place for spray paint
I am just going to admit it. I am a bit of a paint snob. That is probably not a huge surprise to anyone, since I am an unabashed paint enthusiast and, therefore, I am a bit picky about my paints. That being said, even though milk paint has my heart, I do use other […]
the new old desk
My desk-sitting days pretty much ended when I left the corporate world over 12 years ago. Since then, I prefer to spread out on the floor or a large table, perch at the kitchen counter, or prop a laptop on my lap while I lounge on the sofa. I have had a desk at […]
drawers galore, a tiny hutch & more
I don’t know about you, but I love things with cubbies and drawers. I know I’m not the only one who feels that way, because those pieces tend to be pricey when I do find them! But, when I was out shopping before Thanksgiving, I tripped across these… They were such a good price that […]
christmas decorating begins & other things
The past couple of years, I have reserved Christmas decorating for myself and my family. I shared what I did on my blog, but I wasn’t doing things just to blog about them. I needed it after years of Christmas going until February (due to photo shoots), circling back again in April (for freelance projects), […]
antique pine hutch
I went out antiquing last week and I wasn’t planning on purchasing any furniture. But, I just can’t help myself. Furniture seems to find me the way a lost dog often seems to end up in the path of a dog-lover. I mean, literally…within five minute of shopping, I spotted and purchased this beautiful step-back hutch… […]
a goat bell for a horse
When I was out shopping last week, I found a little goat bell. It was inexpensive, I think $4.00, so I picked it up. I initially envisioned using it as a Christmas decoration, with some evergreens, etc., making it into a small wreath. The leather was really dry, but a little Hemp Oil hydrated it […]
The art cabinet makeover
The art cabinet is finished! In case you forgot (or missed it), here is how it looked when I bought it… It was charming as is, but it was a bit orange for me and I had a “vision” for it. You can see more details on the before HERE and the pieces that inspired me HERE. […]
Angie’s Landscape Dresser
Let me start by saying that I rarely accept custom work, but this one just felt right. Angie, the client, said I could just do what I do and her only request was that I “add critters”. She also wasn’t in a rush, so I was able to work on it when I had time and […]