I am a total sucker for a good decorating book. I know there is Pinterest and blogs and all sorts of online goodness when it comes to decor inspiration, but there's just something different about...
German Glass Glitter
** I'm sorry I sold out of glitter so quickly. I just ordered more and will have it back in stock ASAP! ** Years ago, I read an article about German glass glitter featuring Wendy Addison. I think...
be a rule-breaker
I am not a trained designer. My degree is in musical theatre, not interior design. Decorating became my creative outlet when I hung up my tap shoes and tucked away the pancake makeup. I've...
HGTV.com Christmas Tutorials
The Christmas tutorials I wrote for HGTV.com are live now! I know a lot of people have been waiting for these, especially the preserved boxwood wreath. I promised I would link to them when they...
Sanding, staining, mixing & flooding
I had great plans for today. I was going to get two furniture pieces finished and fit in e-mail and some photo shoots as paint dried. The day was going as planned until about noon. It's been...
Milk Paint Pumpkins
I received a lot of wonderful comments about my blue pumpkins and squash, but several people shared that they couldn't find them in their area. Well, that gave me an idea... I've been itching to...
Fall Decorating Update
Last time we checked in on my fall decorating, I had plopped a pumpkin in a dough bowl and called it a day. A couple of days later, I went to the farmer's market up the road for some apples and...
how I decorate for the seasons
I know as a home blogger, I'm supposed to crank out awesome new holiday projects weeks before each season starts. Well, I honestly don't do a lot to decorate for the seasons. I like to throw out a...
Wax Puck Tutorial
I'm just getting in from enjoying the beautiful Collegiate Peaks in Colorado, so I've asked our MMS Milk Paint Primary Educator, Abbe Doll, to share a tutorial with you. I haven't had a chance to...
waxpuckgallery
I'm just getting in from enjoying the beautiful Collegiate Peaks in Colorado, so I've asked our MMS Milk Paint Primary Educator, Abbe Doll, to share a tutorial with you. I haven't had a chance to...