So, I have fully embraced the crocheting thing! I made three trips to the craft store last week, which is no small thing because I couldn’t drive. I had to ask someone to take me and witness me exploring this new world of yarn. I’ve actually always been drawn to yarn and have found excuses to buy some here and … Read More
how to clean paint off fixtures & a tub
As I was prepping the boys’ bathroom to paint, I removed the old towel bar and TP holder. I knew I was going to replace the towel bar, which always looked messy, with a ring. I was also planning to replace the TP holder because it was smeared and splattered with paint. Once I took a good look at it, … Read More
custom seashell art
I decided to do a loose beach theme for the boy’s bathroom because it’s a classic decorating choice. Also, both of my boys love the beach and have fond memories of family trips to my uncle’s Myrtle Beach condo. My oldest son would live in the surf while we were there. I also have a ton of shells that have … Read More
how to make a custom shower curtain
As I shared in boy’s bathroom refresh, I made a custom shower curtain out of a curtain panel from Calvin’s former room in our PA house. And, as promised, I’m sharing how I did it! This is one of those sewing projects where you just need to sew a semi-straight line and you’ll be okay. For this project, I used … Read More
mini landscape “place cards” & a giveaway
While the boys were at the climbing lessons, I mingled around the nearby Walmart store, looking for inspiration and pieces to use in an upcoming post about a summer table setting. I found beautiful jade dishes by Pioneer Woman as a great launching point, but I wanted to add a whimsical element to the table beyond fruit, flowers, and a … Read More
Hand Painted Mora Dresser | Part 2
In case you missed part one of this dresser makeover, you can check it out HERE. At the end of yesterday’s post, I said I would show how the dresser turned out as well as how I distressed and finished it, so this post is fulfilling that promise. And here it is… I did a light distressing with 120 grit … Read More
Hand Painted Mora Dresser | Part 1
Last week, I finally got around to painting a dresser that’s been hanging out in my garage since October! I put it off originally because the winter weather set in, but then this spring has been busy and it’s been out of sight, out of mind. Jeff cleaned out the garage a few weeks ago and I promised I would … Read More
repairing a broken stool
I was going to call this post “how to fix loose stools”, but I realized that sounded like an Immodium commercial or something and came up with a different name. You’re welcome for that. Anyway, moving past the potty humor, I have a thing for antique stools. They are multi-functional and, since they are hard-working pieces, they are typically worn … Read More