spring sky challenge
I shared a few days ago about my deep dive into landscape study, drawing, and painting again. You can read about some books and artists that have inspired me in this endeavor HERE. On a whim, I also joined in on the Spring Sky Challenge hosted by Erin Spencer on Instagram. A painting challenge issued […]
1970 kitchen renovation | the free-standing island
As soon as we learned that taking walls down to make our current kitchen footprint more open was possible, I knew that meant I could have an island. (You can read all about the kitchen renovation HERE.) Without that extra space, a tiny island may have worked, but there wouldn’t be room for anything substantial. […]
1970 kitchen renovation | moving a staircase
Well, we’re living in dust and fluff and clutter, but we’re happy about it because we know we’ll have an awesome kitchen when it’s all done! I have a pretty low threshold for disorganization and mess, but I’m just making peace with it and I’ll do a deep clean once the house is put back […]
my recent favorite art books
Earlier this year, I tried to paint a few landscapes and they all ended up being wiped off the panel. I felt like I had completely forgotten how to paint a landscape, which was strange because that’s where I started. I think it had more to do with the fact that I was growing in […]
1970 kitchen renovation | range hood inspiration
As I’ve shared in past posts about our kitchen renovation, we are working with a contractor and professionals on the “big stuff” and work that requires licenses and special skills, but we are doing a few things ourselves to stretch our budget a bit further. One of the projects we’re taking on is building a […]
my favorite tools for painting (homes)
When I typed out the title of this post, I realized I needed to make a distinction. “My favorite paint tools” was a bit too broad given that I do a few different types of painting! In this instance, I’m hot off the heels of priming the new trim in the hallway and the ceiling […]
may 1 original art sale preview
It is time for my next original art sale! You would think I would be painting less during a kitchen renovation, but it’s been a bit of a relief and escape for me, so I’ve ended up painting more. The house is a bit of a mess (the guest room is loaded with the kitchen […]
1970 kitchen renovation | the sconces
When we looked at this house, I had a feeling it would be a strong contender if not the house we bought. There was a lot this house wasn’t, but it offered a lot of the things we wanted and needed and I was really excited at the thought of a well-built house in a […]