Before I get into my counters, I must share that progress was finally made in my half bathroom. Remember? The one that was a disaster and True Value came to the rescue? They've...
my kitchen counters
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…in with the new
Anytime I come home from a shopping trip, I have to see if I can work any of my new goodies into my home. See, I look for a few different things when I shop...things to sell, things for photo...
Name that cow and win!
Somehow I don't think this is going to become a crazy popular game show anytime soon.Imagine with me... a "Price is Right" girl in a spandex jumper leading out a jersey cow, chewing her...
the bamboo mat
Since first showing the bamboo mat in my dining room, I have received tons of e-mails and questions about it, so I thought it was due time to write a "tell all" post.I initially bought two mats...
Dough Bowls
I love using contrasts in decorating. I'm definitely a "high contrast" kind of girl. Some people like calm, monochromatic spaces. I like deep blue mixed with white. ...
Pot Rack Tips
From the first moment I saw this kitchen, I pictured a pot rack over the peninsula. I longed for a pot rack in my old townhouse kitchen, but the space was pretty limited. Then, I...
A tobacco basket & a tool tote
I hope everyone had a wonderful fourth of July! Mine looked promising...a block party, awesome food and good people. Before the burgers hit the grill, my dad was riding a bike around the...
my dirty little secrets
Picture this...I have very important dinner guests over to my house. I welcome them into my kitchen. They compliment my bright white cabinetry. I'm finishing some dinner prep and chatting with...
French Daybed Makeover
I mentioned in passing a few months ago that a family from our church gave me a French daybed for free. It was in their basement playroom and I spotted it when we were over at their house one...
Why I didn’t use Chalk Paint…
I was asked by many people why I didn't use Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint (ASCP) on my kitchen cabinets, so I want to clear it up in a post. First of all, I definitely would've used ASCP if it...