how my business began | part 5 | the blog
In the last installment of “how my business began” I glossed over when I started my blog. Starting the blog was like pushing over a domino, starting a chain reaction that has brought me to where I am today. It deserves more than a gloss over, so we’re going to take a few steps back […]
hanging signs & a few more finds
I hope everyone had a wonderful three day weekend! Despite fighting off a cold towards the end of it, mine was pretty good. The boys are playing football this year and had their first game, which was so fun to watch. They both played well and we were proud, cheering parents. My parents kept the boys […]
dear reader | to the one who’s afraid of color
Dear reader, I understand this one. You’ve been burned by colors before. You tried to take a walk on the wild side and ended up wasting a day and a gallon of paint and all so your walls can look like the side of a school bus. And your disappointed. So, you have to spend another […]
finds for the chapel & save the date
Soooo, my next big event is less than a month away and I really need to get myself in gear to get ready for it! The event that is coming up is the Market on Chapel Hill, formerly known as the Chapel Market. It’s held in the same place, Pike Road, Alabama, in the sweet […]
decorating dilemma | wonky windows & neutral blahs
In this decorating dilemma post, we’re actually dealing with two issues… I know the first one is very common… getting stuck in the world of neutral blahs. We’ll circle back to that one in a minute. The second dilemma is a less common, but I’m sure many of you can still relate. I know I […]
Megan’s office makeover | slipcovered armchair
If you saw the Craig’s List wardrobe makeover yesterday, you caught a peek at the slipcovered armchair… As I’ve shared before, sewing is not my very favorite thing ever in the world to do. I do it out of necessity, thriftiness, and the desire to customize. Such is the case with slipcovers. Unless I wanted […]
Megan’s office makeover | Craig’s List Wardrobe Reveal
After lots and lots of painting, the Craig’s List wardrobe we found for Megan’s office makeover is finished! And, here she is. The beast herself… Megan came to the studio yesterday to help us with the final coat of green on the outside (a custom mix of MMS Milk Paint in Boxwood, Lucketts Green and […]
Pottery Barn Inspired Rustic Paint Finish
I’m often asked by readers and customers how to recreate a specific look they like on an inspiration piece. So, when Jeff and I built a trunk-style coffee table for HGTV.com, one inspired by a Pottery Barn trunk, I decided to try to replicate the finish as well. I came up with a look that’s pretty darn […]