I have always been fascinated by old things, things that were made before modern manufacturing, before computers and electricity. I marvel at the ingenuity and problem-solving abilities of their...
this is the project I’ve been working on…
For the past several months, I have mentioned here and there that I've been working on various projects - writing, working on my house, and doing photo shoots. These smaller projects are all a part...
five things | antique & vintage art supplies
Antique and vintage art supplies have become one of my favorite things to shop for and collect. As I've hunted for them, I've learned that they are not the easiest thing to find! I think that...
farmhouse white chair makeover
A couple of months ago, I picked up this sweet vintage chair from a local antique shop for $25. It was just the kind of chair I had been looking for to use at my sewing desk. I don't typically sit...
easy ticking footstool makeover
Remember this antique footstool I purchased a few weeks ago when my mom was visiting? Well, I finally gave it a makeover! I was planning on making a slipcover, but this footstool makeover turned...
latest consignment store haul
Hey, everyone! I enjoyed a few days off but really started to miss sharing here on the blog towards the end of the week. I got so much done, though, and it was focused, unhurried, productive,...
stripping & waxing antique pine
A few weeks ago, I dragged this old cabinet outside to sand it down. It had been in Marshall's room for a few years in this house and our PA house. It had some water damage on top as well as...
How to Clean Stinky Furniture
One of the questions I'm asked most often is about how to clean stinky furniture. Here is the most recent e-mail I received about that... "I have an older dresser that smells awful! I have no idea...
antique jenny lind daybed
I think I've mentioned it a time or two that I was looking for a bench, settee, sofa, or daybed to put under the window in our master bedroom. The hunt has been a bit harder than I expected. Once...
five things | the best decorating bargains in my house
I received a comment last week where a reader shared that she felt like she would never own things that were as beautiful as those that are in my house because her decorating budget was limited. ...