Any time you see this logo on a post... ...it means that the post is written by Jeff and it's about the behind-the-scenes stuff that happens in our workshop. We're talking tools, setting up a...
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children's book bunting
We launched our line of MMS German Glass Glitter just before Lucketts and, in such a busy time, I didn't get to announce it until after the fair. Now that I've had the chance to catch my breath and...
Jeff's top three workshop tools
Jeff, my other half who is famous for his photobombing, has been working on the blog behind the scenes for a long time...shipping things, fixing things, building things, hanging things, carrying...
French Style & a fabric wall
I received an e-mail a few months ago, asking if I would contribute to a new magazine, French Style. Well, that sounds right up my alley! Yesterday, I found the magazine in Target and snapped it...
the unpainted desk & hemp chair
Despite what some may think, I don't paint everything. Most of the furniture pieces I buy are in need of some help. They're tired, worn, spotted with water rings, sporting chipped & bubbled...
More French Chairs
We're on the final stretch to Lucketts. The truck gets loaded today and we'll set up our space tomorrow. I've been working on things and shopping for so long that I'm really looking forward to it...
the French twins
I told you there were lots of furniture makeovers on the way! Here's another one... Remember this pair of French chairs? I found them on Craig's List for a good price and they were in really nice...
Organizing the Workshop
I confess that I have a tough time keeping my work areas clean. I know the other creative types out there understand. I am a bit of a neat-freak, but when I'm working on a lot of things, I don't...
humble upholstery & an ornate frame
This chair has been languishing in my basement for a while...almost a year, I think. Sometimes I don't work on pieces because I'm stalling, busy, uninspired or it keeps falling to the bottom of...
Antiquing & Waxing Video Tutorial
I had a chance to finish the footboard and rails of the "Bavarian" style bed I've been working on for our guest bedroom. You can check out part 1 and part 2 to see how the bed got to this stage....