I went to bed Saturday night feeling pretty run down and I woke up Sunday morning feeling terrible.  I laid around all day, in bed mostly, and watched movies.  And I have to be really sick to do that.  Fortunately, our family doctor goes to our church, so my husband was able to get an antibiotic for me to take right away.  I woke up this morning feeling better and after a second round of antibiotics and some cold & flu medicine, I am a new woman. I started working on the Christmas decor in my living room.  Would you believe it took me almost all day to decorate the tree and about 3/4 of my living room?  That’s some serious holiday decorating!  I was multitasking a bit, though.  I sorted the holiday bins and cleaned my office, plus I was making most things from scratch, so it wasn’t as

From the moment I heard about these wax brushes, I wanted one. Some girls like shoes or purses or jewelry. Just give me a cool DIY tool…even better, a brush.  I now have a few of these brushes and I use them all the time for waxing furniture.  They have all served me very well.   It’s a compact, stiff brush with a wide, flat surface that’s perfect for covering large areas like table tops, but also getting into the nooks and crannies of carved details and turned legs.     I’ve used it in  many different waxes from Fiddes & Sons to Annie Sloan’s Soft Wax, Briwax, Johnson’s, Minwax and Mylands.  It’s worked well with all of the different textures.   Have you wanted to try one?  Or two?   (Now there’s a 1.5″ brush for smaller projects and finer details.)  Well, Karla from Lady Butterbug is giving away SIX pairs

From the moment I heard about these wax brushes, I wanted one. Some girls like shoes or purses or jewelry. Just give me a cool DIY tool…even better, a brush.  I now have a few of these brushes and I use them all the time for waxing furniture.  They have all served me very well.   It’s a compact, stiff brush with a wide, flat surface that’s perfect for covering large areas like table tops, but also getting into the nooks and crannies of carved details and turned legs.     I’ve used it in  many different waxes from Fiddes & Sons to Annie Sloan’s Soft Wax, Briwax, Johnson’s, Minwax and Mylands.  It’s worked well with all of the different textures.   Have you wanted to try one?  Or two?   (Now there’s a 1.5″ brush for smaller projects and finer details.)  Well, Karla from Lady Butterbug is giving away SIX pairs

There may have been frost on the ground when I woke up this morning, but it was spring for a couple of hours at Lucketts this morning.  Even though it was chilly, I actually had the perfect weather for a photo shoot.  It was overcast, so there were no harsh shadows and the temperature climbed just enough so I didn’t have to wear a coat.  I stopped at Wegmans and, can I just say…oh my gosh.  I hadn’t set foot in a Wegmans in years and I was overwhelmed.  I was buying kumquats and flocked branches and boxwood garlands and a banana strawberry smoothie.  I was totally distracted, but I did settle down and found some beautiful flowers and artichokes for the shoot.  Here are some peeks…         If the folks at Lucketts didn’t think I was “off” already, anyone who saw me certainly thinks that now. 

There may have been frost on the ground when I woke up this morning, but it was spring for a couple of hours at Lucketts this morning.  Even though it was chilly, I actually had the perfect weather for a photo shoot.  It was overcast, so there were no harsh shadows and the temperature climbed just enough so I didn’t have to wear a coat.  I stopped at Wegmans and, can I just say…oh my gosh.  I hadn’t set foot in a Wegmans in years and I was overwhelmed.  I was buying kumquats and flocked branches and boxwood garlands and a banana strawberry smoothie.  I was totally distracted, but I did settle down and found some beautiful flowers and artichokes for the shoot.  Here are some peeks…         If the folks at Lucketts didn’t think I was “off” already, anyone who saw me certainly thinks that now. 

I have had the privilege of being a member of the True Value DIY Blog Squad this year.  I’ve tested out some great products and tools, have become friends with the folks at my local True Value…     …and I’ve gotten a lot of projects done including painting my kitchen cabinets and family room…     …and making some progress on my bathroom.     Now it’s my week to be the “DIY Blog Squad-er” who answers the questions on the Ask the DIY Blog Squad Facebook Page.  Just visit the True Value Facebook page, click the DIY Blog Squad button on the left side bar and then click the “Ask the Blog Squad” tab.  Enter your question and I’ll do my best to answer it!   It’s worth the trip over there just to look at the archives.  There are lots of great questions and answers from some of

I have had the privilege of being a member of the True Value DIY Blog Squad this year.  I’ve tested out some great products and tools, have become friends with the folks at my local True Value…     …and I’ve gotten a lot of projects done including painting my kitchen cabinets and family room…     …and making some progress on my bathroom.     Now it’s my week to be the “DIY Blog Squad-er” who answers the questions on the Ask the DIY Blog Squad Facebook Page.  Just visit the True Value Facebook page, click the DIY Blog Squad button on the left side bar and then click the “Ask the Blog Squad” tab.  Enter your question and I’ll do my best to answer it!   It’s worth the trip over there just to look at the archives.  There are lots of great questions and answers from some of

I have to admit that I am blessed to have amazing people and companies sponsoring my blog.  One of those amazing sponsors is Leslie Janson.  She repurposes vintage things and turns them into accessories for your home and wardrobe.  Here are some of my favorites from her Etsy Shop. I am tempted to buy this cuff for myself.  It’s made with grain sack and vintage rhinestones…sigh.   …and, of course, this monogrammed grain sack pillow caught my eye.  I love that she uses feather inserts as well.  I’m sort of a snob towards polyfill.     …and this button bracelet has the sweetest color combination.   She’s super talented, isn’t she?  There are sixteen pages of goodies in her Etsy shop, so she’s busy as well! Since her shop is filled to the brim with beautiful things, Leslie is offering up a $50 gift credit to her Etsy shop as