“boxwood” recipe & glass hardware
I had in mind just the color of green I wanted for the kitchen island and butler’s pantry – the color Boxwood I developed for the MMS Milk Paint line. Of course, it goes beautifully with my color palette, because I created it! I looked through four different paint decks and didn’t find a perfect […]
dining room mirror
Sometimes having a clear vision for how you want a space to look can be a hindrance when trying to finish a room. It’s usually a good thing, because there is an actionable to-do list. It can become an obstacle, though, when you know exactly what you want down to the shape, color, size, but […]
butler’s pantry makeover | reveal
Thursday of last week was the last day the boys were in sports camp, so I had the house to myself to work uninterrupted. The butler’s pantry was done and I allowed it to dry for a couple of days before loading it up. “Playing” with all of the accessories was the best part. Not […]
butler’s pantry makeover | part 1
This week, I finally tackled the butler’s pantry! I don’t know what took me so long and it’s hard to believe it lasted as long as it did without being painted, but I do think my patience has improved with age and experience. I also painted a lot of cabinetry when I first moved in […]
boxwood green kitchen island
When I initially painted the walls and island of my kitchen, I knew that I might change them once we had white countertops installed. I didn’t know how long that would take, though, so I wanted to use colors that were neutral and worked with the dark granite. If I had known we’d have our […]
Butler’s Pantry Preview & Free Mrs. Meyers
As I shared yesterday, I’ve been working on the butler’s pantry this week and it’s coming right along. I worked on priming and painting it today, but yesterday I took of the doors, removed the glass shelves, and installed bead board and corbels to customize it and make it look a bit more like a […]
the enameled kitchen sink
The boys are in a sports day camp this week and that means I actually have concentrated, uninterrupted time to work! I know so many can relate to the challenges that come with trying to run a business from home while the kids are home all day. I regularly feel torn between doing mom-stuff and […]
repainting the primitive blue cabinet
The primitive blue hutch has been one of my favorite pieces of furniture for several years, but it is a little too primitive for my current home. The shape is simple enough, so I think it has more to do with the color and distressed, worn paint. I have been debating painting it for months […]