Sooooo....about that "no spend February"... I've actually been doing well with it and have said "no" or "later" to many things I wanted to buy in the moment. But, I made the mistake of browsing on...
looks can be deceiving…
Let me take you back to high school. Remember that first day of a new class, looking around the room, scoping out your classmates? Who might be your friend? Who is going to be a troublemaker? And...
leather boots & linen aprons
If you're observant, you may notice I have a favorite pair of boots. They are my go-to for events, photo-shoots, videos, church, tooling around, etc. Basically any time I need to wear "real...
progress on the craigslist counter
I did some work on the craigslist counter last week and I thought I would share how it's shaping up. Now, I'll be honest...I was planning on painting it. The wood was looking really red, the finish...
cleaning a grubby piece of furniture
I have recently acquired quite a few awesome, but very dirty pieces of furniture and I've been asked how I clean them, so I thought I would share. I'm all for diving in with a brush and getting...
how to fix “sticky” drawers
Have you ever had words with a piece of furniture that just would not cooperate? Well, I had to have a few words and get physical with this bottom half of a step-back cupboard yesterday. The...
using & caring for silver every day
A couple of years ago, I decided I wasn't going to keep my pretty things hidden in cabinets and drawers. I was going to either use them or let them go. Since I didn't want to get rid of it, I...
how to clean old bottles
Before I get going, I wanted to let those who have been waiting for hemp sheets know that I just got a shipment in today! I will list them in the online shop on Thursday, July 14, at 8:00 pm EST...
using old quilts every day
I definitely have a thing for old textiles. I love table linens, fabric, clothing, embroidery, quilts...you name it. I'm always drawn to the "linen lady's booth" in antique stores. I like to look...
the easiest furniture makeover ever
I spotted this piece on craigslist and I knew, despite the missing knob and dry finish, that it was a real gem. Painting is my natural tendency, but this piece spoke to me loud and clear... I just...