design ramblings | the deer head debate
Welcome to episode two of Design Ramblings, a 10 -12 minute “show” of Kriste & I talking about design stuff – trends, what inspires us, tips…whatever occupies our thoughts as we work in the studio. If you missed episode 1 (about decorating for Christmas), you can find it HERE. First of all, we got […]
furniture feature friday | favorites & link party
I’ve been decorating for Christmas for weeks, but for some reason, the fact I actually needed to shop for presents snuck up on me. I ordered a few things online, but finally I went out shopping and now I’m feeling (more) ready for Christmas day, not just decorating for it. So, since the holidays are upon […]
tough coat 101 video
We introduced the Tough Coat a few months ago as part of the MMS Milk Paint line. It was a product that was many months in the making. You see, I’m a pretty tough sell when it comes to adding new products to the line. I have to really love them, use them and being […]
guest room curtains…check
I tend to get a little bit aimless around the holidays. Those aimless times are when it’s hard to be your own boss. I have long lists of things I want and need to do, but I don’t have anything pressing. (Actually, I need to finish my Christmas shopping and that’s getting pretty pressing…) When […]
ottoman slipcover tutorial
My blog was eerily quiet for a couple of days until I realized there was an error with the comments plugin! Well, it’s back up a running, so you can talk to me again. Before the Chapel Market, I made a slipcover for an ottoman I found at a second-hand shop and promised a tutorial. […]
good reads
I really enjoy reading. I don’t read novels very often, because I get so engrossed in them that I neglect everything else and stay up until 3:00 in the morning to get to a “good stopping point.” So, I usually refrain unless I can’t resist or I’m stuck in bed for some reason. But I […]
cinnamon ornaments
I’ve been wanting to make cinnamon ornaments for our tree for a couple of weeks and there just never seemed to be a good time to take over the kitchen counters with the endeavor. We had a dusting of snow this morning and I had a relatively open day, so I decided to dive on […]
furniture feature friday | favorites & link party
I spent a good part of the day today making cinnamon ornaments, which filled the whole house with deliciousness. It was a fun “craft” to do on an overcast day with occasional flurries. The boys wanted to eat them as an after-school snack, but I had to explain, at least twice, that they have glue […]