Disclosure: This patio makeover post is sponsored by Walmart. As always, all opinions and words are honest and my own. Welcome to a typical suburban patio makeover! These are scattered all over suburbia…the concrete pad just off the walk-out basement sliding door, shaded by the deck. It’s the builder-grade default. We’ve seen our neighbors do some beautiful things with this … Read More
Live Painting Class | Landscape for Beginners
Last Friday, I held my very first live oil painting class and it was such fun! I have to admit I was very nervous, butterflies in my stomach and everything, but it ended up going well and I was floored at how many people participated and then shared their work with me. And I was even more impressed by the … Read More
How to Crochet a farmhouse dishcloth for absolute beginners…
Just so you don’t miss it, I’m giving away a set of three of these dishcloths towards the bottom of this (rather long) post! Ever since I started showing my crocheted dishcloths, I’ve been asked by readers and followers if I could share a tutorial for how to make them. Since I’m a beginner myself, I have been directing … Read More
Arhaus Outerbanks Sectional
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Arhaus. All words and opinions are honest and my own. It’s here, it’s here!! Well, if you follow my Instagram Stories, you know it’s been here for a couple of weeks, but I wanted to get Christmas cleaned up before I took pictures of the new sectional and shared it here on the blog. … Read More
Most Popular Posts in 2019
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you had a great holiday and enjoyed that lull between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. That might be one of my favorite times of the year. All of the work, anticipation, and the hurried pace slows to a creep. Our family doesn’t plan any big outings or shindigs. We just spend time together … Read More
so, you want to learn to crochet?
Since I started crocheting, many readers and followers have asked me to share how I’m learning and the books and patterns I’m using, so this post is the answer to those requests! Now, keep in mind that I have just been crocheting for a few weeks, so take all of this with a grain of salt. If you’re an experienced … 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
quartz counters one year later
Last May, we had Hanstone Quartz countertops (in the pattern Monterey) installed in our kitchen and I thought I would give an update now that we’ve been using them for over a year. Of course, a review after 1o years or 20 years would hold more weight, but well…I don’t have a time machine, so you’re getting a one year … Read More