My *plans* have been derailed so often lately that I'm hesitant to use the word. I'm afraid my spleen will burst or we'll have an epic snow storm in April or maybe lose power for two days. Who...
the four letter word in decorating
Can we please take down that *bleep* chandelier? And while we're at it, I'm going to paint the *bleep* door knobs after we replace the *bleep* faucets and the matching *bleep* light fixtures in the...
simple spring project from Matthew Mead
You know from my post a few days ago that I am not big on holiday decor. I like it when it's simple, no fuss and classy. Today, I have Matthew Mead here to share a Spring/Easter project that fits...
simple spring
This might come as a total shock, but I don't usually decorate for the seasons. I decorate for Christmas, I'll put out a few pumpkins during the fall, but otherwise I keep things pretty neutral...
pretty little dresses
I go through different phases when it comes to shopping antiques. There are periods when I am digging through every linen rack and pile in sight and other times when I'm scouring shelves for...
Decorating with Doors
There are certain decorating tricks I go to again and again...my "secret weapons." One of my favorites is using old doors and shutters to fill up an empty wall and to add some texture or color to a...
the doctor’s bag
When I was shopping at the flea market in Raleigh, NC last Thanksgiving, I purchased this very old alligator doctor's bag for $20. It was an unusual purchase for me. It's not very practical,...
top-coat-less
I get a lot of questions about wax and other topcoats. A furniture makeover happens peacefully until the polycrylic looks streaky or the wax is blotchy and won't dry or the poly is yellowing. If...
recharging your creative batteries
As I shared in my post yesterday, I've been feeling drained lately. I usually feel that way after any big creative endeavor. I'm always toast after the Lucketts Antique Market, the Christmas Open...
Topflappen?
As I was shopping last week for props for my photo shoots, I found this awesome German enamel wall pocket. It's labeled to use for "oven cloths" but I thought it would make a nice holder for chalk...