needlework & crochet | it’s a winter thing…
I was crocheting almost every day since I learned how to make a simple hat at a women’s event at my church last October. I finally had an excuse to buy yarn and I dove into that endeavor with gusto! It was also great therapy for my hand, which had been hanging lifelessly at the […]
farmhouse white chair makeover
A couple of months ago, I picked up this sweet vintage chair from a local antique shop for $25. It was just the kind of chair I had been looking for to use at my sewing desk. I don’t typically sit and sew for hours on end, so it didn’t have to be super comfortable. […]
Neat Steam Cleaner Review
When I shared about the progress in the ensuite bathroom a couple of weeks ago, the thing I was asked about most was the steam cleaner I bought to keep the tile, grout, and glass clean! So, in this post, I’m sharing the brand of steam cleaner I bought and offering a review for those […]
September’s Books of the Week
Can you believe we’re already well into October? This year seems so long yet so short. I must say that I have really enjoyed sharing the books of the week on Instagram and here on the blog. I love pouring over resource books and I have loved sharing some of my new and old favorites […]
Decorating trends that are out in 2020 | an opinion piece
When I was searching for something related to decorating a few days ago, I noticed one of the top searches suggested by Google was “Decorating trends that are out.” I didn’t give it much thought initially, but it stuck with me for a few minutes and I gave it a little bit more of my […]
easy ticking footstool makeover
Remember this antique footstool I purchased a few weeks ago when my mom was visiting? Well, I finally gave it a makeover! I was planning on making a slipcover, but this footstool makeover turned out to be much easier… I decided to try to pull off a couple of the tacks to see how easy […]
picture ledges for pigment bottles in the studio
My studio continually evolves as I use and finetune the space. A couple of weeks ago, I was doing some reorganizing and realized I could utilize the space to the left of the large hardware cabinet. Some picture ledges would give me a little more storage and would also be the perfect place to display […]
latest consignment store haul
Hey, everyone! I enjoyed a few days off but really started to miss sharing here on the blog towards the end of the week. I got so much done, though, and it was focused, unhurried, productive, fruitful…just what I needed it to be. Towards the end of the week, I was feeling a bit fried […]