One of the best things about the online community is having the opportunity to find your people no matter where in the country or the world they live.  One of those people I found was Daune of Cottage in the Oaks.  We connected years ago over our love of paint and had the chance to meet in person at the very first Haven Conference (a home blogger’s conference.)  It’s hard to believe that was over ten years ago! For those who are familiar with the conference and weren’t aware, I was one of the founding members of the conference and helped with planning that very first one.  I also taught a couple of painting classes and gave a preview of the Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint line, which was about to launch.  It was such an exciting time in my business and in the world of home/DIY blogging.  I decided

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Walmart.  As always, all opinions are honest and my own. I’ve worked with Walmart here on the blog for several years, sharing things from their home and craft department, but this time I was asked to share items featured in their fashion department.  My days mostly consist of painting, working on my house, gardening, writing, cooking, and taking pictures…so I’m not walking around the house all dolled up.  I’m not sharing my OOTD (outfit of the day) because it’s pretty reliably sweats, a t-shirt, and Crocs.  I do put some jeans on when I go out and I’ll wear tunics and dresses to church, but I’m just not and never will be a fashionista.  But, then I really thought about it and I know that there are many people like me out there and we still need to wear clothes!  We still buy clothes