I finished hanging the fabric in the sewing room late last week. I have enjoyed taking a more relaxed approach to projects…bouncing from one to the other, working on each in small pieces, but that did mean that it felt like I’ve been working on this sewing room for an eternity! I made a final push and hung the remaining … Read More
hardwood floors in the living room
A couple of weeks ago, a stack of hardwood flooring was delivered to our house to acclimate before it’s installed in our living room! I have been wanting to replace this carpet with hardwood floors from the time we moved in, but I was in the minority. Jeff and the boys like that it’s comfy underfoot and good for wrestling. … Read More
making progress in the sewing room
Well, I’ve been making slow and steady progress in the sewing room over the past couple of weeks. In the afternoons, when I’m done with my work-work, I’ll head upstairs and work on it for about an hour. My tendency is to plow through a project and get it finished as soon as possible, but I’ve learned in recent years … Read More
more picture frame molding & slipcover progress
I have planned on adding picture frame molding and chair rail to the sewing room and master bedroom for a long time. Well over a year! It kept getting pushed aside, though, and there was no way I could do it when my shoulder stopped functioning properly last summer. My shoulder is getting better all the time, so when Jeff … Read More
simple footstool slipcover
Between gardening projects and everything else I’ve been working on, I’ve also been getting some sewing projects knocked out. A couple of weekends ago, I cut out the pieces and made piping for this footstool/ottoman I picked up at an antique store a few years ago. I buy these any time I see them for a good price ($40 or … Read More
blue toile daybed makeover
I hope you had a good three-day weekend! We ended up doing a lot of work in our yard when it wasn’t raining. It was hard, muddy work, but we got so much accomplished! We dug up a bunch of plants and bushes to replace with hydrangeas and hostas, we moved and raked out a big pile of gravel, we … Read More
linen fabric swatches & master bedroom progress
Remember my design breakthrough in the master bedroom that I shared a few weeks ago? Well, I’ve been moving forward…little steps to make the plan happen. And it feels good. It’s a room that’s had me stuck for a while and I’m glad to have a clear direction that I’m excited about. It’s definitely been a lesson in patience and … Read More
hanging the antique birdcage
Even if decorating comes naturally and you have a great space to work with, there is still the possibility of getting stuck. It’s just normal and a natural part of the creative process. Some things come easily and others take more thought, time, and discovery. Such has been the case with this corner in my living room. I think this … Read More