hanging the antique birdcage
Even if decorating comes naturally and you have a great space to work with, there is still the possibility of getting stuck. It’s just normal and a natural part of the creative process. Some things come easily and others take more thought, time, and discovery. Such has been the case with this corner in my […]
#happymailmovement giveaway no. 1 | mini oil paintings
Today is my first #happymailmovement giveaway for my blog readers! I have been working on these for a couple of weeks and I have over 20 to give away. Some of them I’m sending to friends, people who have sent me happy mail, and a few members of my mentoring group, but I’m going to […]
Parsons Chair Slipcover Tutorial | Part 1
The chairs that end at the end of our kitchen table are “the favorite chairs” for everyone. They are comfy and therefore, often occupied. Instead of sitting in rockers in the basement or snuggled on the sofa, I’ll often find my boys sitting at either end of the table, watching a movie, or playing a […]
hanging a butcher’s rack over the stove
When I received another box of goodies from Maria of Dreamy Whites, one box contained a long metal rack with pointed hooks. I wasn’t sure what it was, so I asked Maria and she told me it was a French butcher’s rack used when making sausages. No matter what it was once used for, I […]
Live Painting Class | Index Card Art | Edward Seago Study
Last week, I almost decided to take a week off of the live painting classes, but they have been such a bright spot in my week and I have received messages and e-mails from many others who feel the same way, so we’ll keep them going! Minnesota is still under a stay-at-home order through May […]
Happy Mail Movement
As I’ve shared on my blog over the past few weeks, I’ve been the recipient of some pretty awesome “happy mail.” I always love getting mail and packages, whether they are gifts or things that I’ve ordered, but that sentiment has been amplified during this time of isolation. Every little thing is precious and the […]
“Can I pull it off?”
Disclosure: This post is a sponsored collaboration with Magnolia Pearl. We received a great response from our last collaboration, so we decided to work together again! As always, all opinions and words are my own. I saw a pair of shoes in an e-mail from Magnolia Pearl a few weeks ago and right away, I […]
March’s Books of the Week
Welp, it’s April 23 and we’re just now getting to March’s books of the week. That’s just how things have been going lately. I have definitely put too much self-imposed pressure on myself in a variety of areas and it’s starting to compound. I know other over-achievers will sympathize. You know you’re doing fine, but […]