I know that some of you probably think I paint everything. I will paint my mother, if she will just hold still long enough! Well, that's not at all true. While paint is "my thing", I really...
ironstone brush boxes & grandma Shoemaker’s pitcher
It's no secret that I love ironstone. It's my favorite thing to collect and I am totally honed in on it when I'm out shopping for antiques. I get excited at just about any piece of ironstone, but...
paint all the things white
One of the best parts of having a theme for a retail space, whether it's a booth at a market or a small shop, is focus. Your theme keeps the items you're collecting cohesive, so they look better...
two farmhouse style tables…
My parents offered to have the boys over for a sleepover this weekend, so Jeff and I had some time to go out for a date night. Jeff made reservations at a local farm-to-table restaurant and I asked...
keeping & letting go
I was going to go shopping for more antique goodies today as well as some supplies for building pieces, but instead I stayed home to get some "stress-relieving stuff" done - computer work, e-mail,...
…and the kitchen sink
When Kriste and I were out shopping a few weeks ago, she pointed out this amazing dry sink, buried under at least two other pieces of furniture. "That's basically my dream sink for a room I don't...
more farmhouse finds
I know May is months away, but I have learned that I can be pickier if I shop well in advance of an event. The Lucketts Spring Market in this case. Pickier means better goodies and better prices...
Antique Farm House Mora Clock & Giveaway
I have long been in love with Mora clocks. The curvy shapes, muted colors...I just love them and I hope to one day be able to splurge on a real antique Mora clock. (I even named a color in my milk...
why I use my silver everyday
I've talked about this before, but it's worth talking about again. When I shared pictures of my new drawer organizers, I received a few comments and questions about my flatware. The most common one...
“farmhouse” finds
When shopping for a retail space or event, I used to just buy whatever I liked and felt I could make a profit on. A few years ago, I learned that it was easier to focus my shopping/making/painting...