in a perfect world…
There are times when I am going about my day…having a conversation, surfing on my computer, helping with homework, working on a project…and a theme keeps coming up. A common thread, a little gem, is found. Such was the case today. It started with Instagram. I saw a post Maria from Dreamy Whites shared about the […]
$100 Kohl’s Home Giveaway
You know me. I prefer to buy old things. They just speak to me in a way that new things don’t, but it’s not always practical to buy old. Sometimes you need a chair that people can sit in without wondering if and when it might give way. Right? Sometimes new things can work really […]
this sofa will be the death of me…
I don’t know about you, but I always start projects with great optimism and enthusiasm. And most of the time things go smoothly. This is not one of those times. Stripping the upholstery was pretty easy, because three of us worked on it in turns… And painting the frame? No problem. I added a layer of […]
farmhouse style sofas
In response to my post about Sally’s living room, I received this comment from my friend, Breida… “I have a hard time figuring out what kind of couch fits into the “farmhouse” style… I can’t wait to see what you find!” Good question! I’m not sure if I’ll be able to answer it perfectly, but […]
tufting a sofa | fabric covered buttons
I totally understand that tufting is intimidating. It’s tedious and it can look really bad if it’s not done well. And, if you’re tufting from scratch, it involves math. Geometry at that. So, if you’ve shied away from tufting, that’s okay. You are in the company of many, many other good people who would just rather buy […]
the little things | wooden spoons
I think it’s easy to be intentional when making choices about the big things you bring into your home. The big commitment items like sofas and china hutches and statement pieces. I don’t think it’s quite as easy to be intentional about the little things. Things that are utilitarian and inexpensive. But, if you’re going to […]
farmhouse white ticket & reviving old metal
If you haven’t noticed, I am just a little excited about our new MMS Milk Paint color, Farmhouse White. I’ve been into white lately, anyway, but I’m just so in love with the tone and coverage of this paint. It’s a winner. Launching the color in the usual way just didn’t seem like enough. I […]
Sally’s farmhouse living room | the before
I mentioned taking on a second makeover as I’m finishing up the one for my mom, but I haven’t had the chance to sit down, give it some focused thought (and edit the pictures I took back before Thanksgiving!) As I said, my services are free, but slow. While I haven’t sat down with a […]