antique winsor & newton charcoal box
There are some finds that you just know are special. You know they probably won’t come around again or at least in a very long while. Such was the case with the antique Winsor & Newton charcoal box and, when it was offered to me, I jumped at it. And even though I knew it […]
painting a vintage splint basket
Rewind, if you will, back to the day I went to innocently pick up the pond yacht from a local consignment store. I ended up buying the pond yacht, an antique post office register, an antique quilt (I’ll share that soon), and this vintage splint basket. It was all just too good! This vintage split […]
3rd completed sketchbook tour
I actually finished my 3rd sketchbook back in August, but I haven’t taken the time to film a little sketchbook tour video. I like doing those because they hold me accountable, but I’ve also received wonderful feedback from people who have shared how it’s encouraged them. Keeping a sketchbook really has changed me as an […]
a day in stillwater, mn
For a few weeks now, Jeff has been trying to get me to go on a day trip. As someone who is a natural homebody, the pandemic, lockdowns, and busyness have all made it easier to become even more of a homebody. And I recognize that isn’t necessarily a good thing. So, when some of […]
August & September 2021 Favorites
I don’t know about you, but August and September were a blur! Well, not quite a blur, but I realized I hadn’t done a favorites post for August about halfway through September and then I could hardly remember my favorites from August. So, I decided to put them together in one post of late summer […]
recording an audiobook for a decorating book
When I first saw the mention of the word “audiobook” in my book contract, I was a little skeptical. I mean, this is going to be a photo-heavy decorating book. A book that relies heavily on visual examples and, in most cases, is a book that looked at more than read. I do read some […]
exercise to discover your style | living mood board
First of all, thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement yesterday! The Feels Like Home launch has been a success so far and I was beaming all day. Since more of you have the book now, I wanted to talk about one of the exercises in the book that I am […]
the feels like home book launch
Today is the day!! It’s the official book launch day for Feels Like Home! This book is over two years in the making, so it’s so exciting that it’s finally out into the world. I’m also thrilled to share that the is now available to listen to a preview and download. I’ll share more about […]