I have fallen in love with an old-school craft...cross-stitching. I know it has a reputation for being dated, but that has a lot more to do with the patterns and the cross-stitch kits available than...
using old quilts every day
I definitely have a thing for old textiles. I love table linens, fabric, clothing, embroidery, quilts...you name it. I'm always drawn to the "linen lady's booth" in antique stores. I like to look...
styling tips | for home
A few days ago, I shared part one of the "styling tips" series - for retail. Now, it's time for part two - styling tips for the home. While styling for retail and photography is about making a...
the business brain & the human heart
Before I get into the thick of it, I have to say that you all overwhelm me so often! The first installment of the Lucketts Leftover Sale went live today and pieces were selling before I could even...
Pottery Barn Inspired Rustic Paint Finish
I'm often asked by readers and customers how to recreate a specific look they like on an inspiration piece. So, when Jeff and I built a trunk-style coffee table for HGTV.com, one inspired by...
if you think a beautiful home is out of your budget…
...it's not. When I asked for feedback a few weeks ago, some readers brought up how they "miss the days of me decorating on a budget." To some, it felt like I'm dangling a home out there that is...
Summer 2015 Home Tour
Welcome to my Pennsylvania home tour! We worked hard on our home for almost eleven years and it was a true labor of love and DIY marathon. We've painted, built, repaired, installed, sewed,...
Dining Chair Slipcover Tutorial
I wrote a tutorial on making dining room chair slipcovers years (and several dining sets) ago when I was a contributor to Cottages & Bungalows magazine. It's so neat to see how far I've come...
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I wrote a tutorial on making dining room chair slipcovers years (and several dining sets) ago when I was a contributor to Cottages & Bungalows magazine. It's so neat to see how far I've come...
Master Bathroom Details & Reveal
Yesterday, someone asked me about my master bathroom in a comment and I realized I have never shared the details on that makeover! I finished the bathroom and immediately went on three trips in a...