Perfectly Imperfect
One of the first bloggers I met in real life was Shaunna of Perfectly Imperfect. I had noticed her painted furniture around the blog world, but a real connection was made when we got to chat at the Blissdom conference in 2011. I basically learned that I had a non-identical twin living down in Alabama. […]
Meet Gwendolyn & Lost House Syndrome
I have picked a winning name for the name that cow contest! My newest, sweet little cow painting has been named… Gwendolyn! I kept looking at her and that’s just the name that stuck for me. I’ve also always liked the name AND “Gwendolyn Penn” was a role I played in college and the name […]
the to-do list
This week has been a bit of a “recovery week” from the prep work and traveling for the Chapel Market. I have been working on cleaning my house as well for some photo shoots I needed to do for some upcoming magazine features. I am loving my new camera and shooting tethered. Here are some […]
Decor Steals Giveaway
Good morning, all! I know many of you who have read my blog for a while are familiar with Decor Steals. The girls behind this cool company are bargain hunters like us, only on a larger scale! They search for great home decor finds, wheel and deal to get the best price possible, and then […]
FURNITURE FEATURE FRIDAY – Favorites & Link Party
Good evening all! I was a little bit under the weather today, so I spent a lot of the day lounging in bed with the computer on my lap. I don’t have many days like that, but my husband all but insisted. I did sneak out for a quick photoshoot and showered and put on […]
FURNITURE FEATURE FRIDAY – Favorites & Link Party
Good evening all! I was a little bit under the weather today, so I spent a lot of the day lounging in bed with the computer on my lap. I don’t have many days like that, but my husband all but insisted. I did sneak out for a quick photoshoot and showered and put on […]
Who (what) am I decorating for?
A few months ago, when I was picking something out for my bathroom, a thought occurred to me…. Why am I picking this? Because I love it? Because it’s best for my family? Because it will photography well? It’s more in line with what a magazine might want to feature? Who or what am I […]
Inspiration – Bavarian Gasthaus Bedroom
For those who don’t know, I grew up in Germany. My dad was in the Army and was stationed over there during the glory years of my childhood. The first two years were spent in Garmisch, in the Bavarian Alps. After that, we moved to Stuttgart, which wasn’t quite as picturesque, but we took plenty […]