Milk Painted Bar Stool
After a few years of leaving them as I bought them (I know, what is wrong with me?), I finally started painting my Target bar stools. I actually just painted one to experiment, before I did the other two. I love how it pops against the white cabinets and wood counters now. Before, the stools […]
$100 Shopping Credit to Pine Cone Hill…
I have the honor of being a guest over at Annie Selke’s Blog Fresh America today. Annie Selke is known for her flawless taste, fabrics, Dash & Albert rugs and Pine Cone Hill Bedding, so I wanted to share a project that would compliment her products. I came up with making a slipcover for […]
Some things to expect with Milk Paint…
I’m currently working on revamping the MMS Milk Paint site and making some updated video tutorials. I also want to share more about it on my blog to help those who are dipping their toes or taking the plunge into the world of milk paint. It’s different than any other paint, so it’s nice to […]
Living with White
I’ve received a few e-mails lately about how it is living with white furniture, a white kitchen floor, a white bathroom floor, especially with little boys, so I thought I would address it in a post. I’ve been making white slipcovers and using white bedding for about 9 years. I started because of practicality and […]
Miss Mustard Seed-4980
I’ve received a few e-mails lately about how it is living with white furniture, a white kitchen floor, a white bathroom floor, especially with little boys, so I thought I would address it in a post. I’ve been making white slipcovers and using white bedding for about 9 years. I started because of practicality and […]
Better than Drop Cloths…
My family room has been undergoing some changes over the past few months…years, really. It’s been one of those slow makeovers that has happened (and is still happening) as the money and time are available. It started a couple of years ago when I painted the walls and cabinetry and made new curtains. In January […]
HGTV.com Tutorials
Some of the HGTV.com articles I wrote back when I was working on my kitchen and master bedroom are live now! Here they are… Add architectural interest to a room with crown molding… DIY Bolster Pillow… DIY Butcher Block Counter Top… Milk Paint Night Stands… Starched Fabric Feature Wall… I was visiting the […]
Yard Sale Finds & Fun Mail
Saturday morning, my youngest son, my mom and I set out “treasure hunting” at yard sales. As is our custom, I asked my son (who is 4) what he hoped to find. Without hesitation he said, “A Batman watch.” He had seen one when we were scoping out Amazon for things he might want for […]