white on white on white

Soooo…I am really starting to love white. I’ve been moving in that direction for a while, but lately, it’s what I’m drawn to the most. The key to whites being successful is texture and tone. The shades of white you use in a space can either look warm and intentional or stark and bland. It’s […]
finds of the day

I spent today out and about. My youngest son, Calvin, had a doctor’s appointment and then I had to drive him an hour to school, meet him for lunch to give him insulin (it was a special lunch away from school) and kill time for a couple of hours until it was time to pick the […]
the file cabinet coffee table

First of all, I want to announce the winners of the giveaways I held last week. Drum roll, please… The winner of the Antique Farmhouse giveaway is Becky Yaddis! And the winner of the Miss Mustard Seed in a Box giveaway is Melanie Milburn! As I was making the major push to get ready for […]
room reset challenge | part 2 | time to play

In part one of the room reset challenge, we took everything out of the room except for large pieces of furniture, rugs and curtains that are definitely staying. If you were on the fence about something, it came out of the room. While the walls are bare and the room is mostly empty, it’s a good […]
Milk Paint on walls & Kriste bought a house

So, Kriste bought a house!! Our little girl is growing up so fast. She and her husband, David, closed on a sweet 1920’s craftsman bungalow just over a week ago. Not a bad first house at all! It has lots of charm and lots of potential as well. (It even has a studio space for […]
Kim’s Coastal Bedroom | part 2 | the before

I went over to my mom & dad’s house today to take some before pictures of their master bedroom, the one that’s my next makeover project. I shared the concept for the room in part 1, but here’s a reminder… The space right now is a pretty blank slate. My parents moved here a few […]
antique farmhouse giveaway

Did you spot the metal tray in my post yesterday? It’s actually a set of three and it’s my Designer Pick for Antique Farmhouse today! I like pieces that are versatile and corral little items that might otherwise look like clutter and these metal trays are perfect for that. I used these to style the […]
antique farmhouse giveaway

Did you spot the metal tray in my post yesterday? It’s actually a set of three and it’s my Designer Pick for Antique Farmhouse today! I like pieces that are versatile and corral little items that might otherwise look like clutter and these metal trays are perfect for that. I used these to style the […]