the vintage pond yacht
We’re going to talk about the vintage pond yacht in just a minute, but I have to say this is book launch eve! While the books have been shipped and some are already on store shelves, tomorrow is the official launch day and I am about to burst with excitement! If you preorder early enough […]
the feels like home giveaway
I am so excited to share that my new book, , launches in just four days! And this is the final giveaway to celebrate the book launch. This giveaway is appropriately named “The Feels Like Home Giveaway.” In this package of goodies are all things you can use to make your house feel a little […]
creamy chicken & wild rice soup recipe
Soups are definitely my specialty! I love that I can make a whole bunch at one time that will last for quick & tasty lunches and dinners throughout the week. I love they are healthy & hearty, even when you add a little bit of cream. Soups are just a win all-around for me. One […]
the rearranged studio
It’s amazing how much upheaval one little piece of furniture can cause in a room, especially when you are absolutely determined to make it fit and you know in your bones that it will fit. Such was the case with the antique post office register I shared Monday. It was just too perfect of a […]
reshaping an antique german basket
This antique German basket was a last-minute purchase at Gold Rush Days antique market this year. I had pulled up my van to load in the antique cabinet I got for the basement and spotted a stack of antique German baskets at a nearby booth. I have bought a couple of baskets from that vendor […]
the antique post office register
As someone who enjoys unique antique finds and getting goodies in the mail, last week was a banner week! I received several highly anticipated packages (I’ll share about those in other posts) and I made a trip to one of my favorite local consignment shops to pick up a vintage pond yacht I spotted and […]
feels like home | giveaway for the furniture artist
comes out in just over a week!! If you’ve been waiting to preorder the book until it’s a little closer to shipping day, well, we’re getting pretty close. I am so excited to get this book out into the world. For Feels Like Home Friday, Melanie from Mango Reclaimed and Mango Paint (she is amazing) […]
creative play | lino cutting & printing
“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up for you.” ― Barbara Sher When I was in my 20s, I decided I was going to learn to play the violin. I bought […]