simple footstool slipcover
Between gardening projects and everything else I’ve been working on, I’ve also been getting some sewing projects knocked out. A couple of weekends ago, I cut out the pieces and made piping for this footstool/ottoman I picked up at an antique store a few years ago. I buy these any time I see them for […]
tending to the back & side gardens
Let’s talk about something I’ve been largely avoiding since we moved into our house almost three years ago… the yard. We did do a massive amount of work on the front gardens a couple of years ago, because I didn’t enjoy being greeted by a weedy mess each time I came home. The youth group […]
blue toile daybed makeover
I hope you had a good three-day weekend! We ended up doing a lot of work in our yard when it wasn’t raining. It was hard, muddy work, but we got so much accomplished! We dug up a bunch of plants and bushes to replace with hydrangeas and hostas, we moved and raked out a […]
April’s Books of the Week
I must pat myself on the back for picking some great books in the month of April! I feel like I can say that because I just picked them off of a shelf, read them, enjoyed them, and I’m sharing them with you. The Art of Beatrix Potter I enjoyed this book on a few […]
linen fabric swatches & master bedroom progress
Remember my design breakthrough in the master bedroom that I shared a few weeks ago? Well, I’ve been moving forward…little steps to make the plan happen. And it feels good. It’s a room that’s had me stuck for a while and I’m glad to have a clear direction that I’m excited about. It’s definitely been […]
this & that
Our weekend was mostly rainy, but it was much needed. I’m watching our grass green up and our front garden spring to life (along with weeds that need to be pulled) out of the drenched soil. I spent Sunday cleaning and making soup to get the week started off well. I did take some creative […]
Live Painting Class | underpainting & tonal pear
Friday ended up being a crazy busy day. It was one of those days when I was just a little bit behind from the moment my feet hit the floor. I finished a business call and checked the time…”Oh my goodness! It’s 1:45 and my painting class is in 15 minutes!” I rushed to get […]
parsons chair linen slipcover reveal
I know that my house usually looks clean and tidy in the pictures I share here and on social media. And, I will admit, that I am a bit of a neat freak. I generally like to clean and I love having a spotless, organized, and clutter-free home. But, life happens here. I have middle […]