the next chapter
Change is a delicate thing. If you don’t change at all, things feel stagnant and boring. Been there done that. If you change too much, well then, you’ve changed. And not everyone is going to like that. I shared last year that my business was changing and even though I voiced it in a blog […]
Painted Kitchen Cabinets | Reveal
Over the past few weeks, I have been working on painting my kitchen cabinets. I must admit that it dragged out the process, but working on the cabinets in stages helped keep some order in the busiest room in our house. And now, they are done. Whew! As a reminder, here is what the kitchen […]
and just like that…it felt like home
We’ve lived in Rochester, in this new-to-us home, for almost three months. We’ve been doing a lot to intentionally get settled and entrenched in this area… Working on projects to make this house feel more like ours. Spending time with people to establish relationships that go beyond acquaintance. Having kids over to play to nurture […]
oil painting | what I’ve learned so far (pt 2)
I shared all about the paints, brushes, and painting surfaces I’m using in PART ONE of this series following my oil painting journey. The post was getting really long, so I split it into two posts. I would suggest reading the first one, if you haven’t, so you hear the story behind this journey. I […]
oil painting | what I’ve learned so far (pt 1)
One of the things that has been so enjoyable about the 100 meadows project, is how it’s pushed me to learn a medium that, quite honestly, intimidated me. Oil painting seemed so serious, technical, and with strict rules. It’s for the real artists, not the aspiring ones. And if you can even get beyond all […]
the oak buffet
When my in-laws were visiting, my mother-in-law and I checked out a local consignment shop and I found a piece of furniture that’s been on my wish list for a few weeks – a buffet. I have been wanting one for my office, but have come up empty on craigslist and at Gold Rush Days. […]
September Favorites
I started doing “favorites” posts each month at the beginning of this year and that lasted for…oh, about two months! Life just happened and I didn’t come back to it, but I decided to pick it up again. Here are a smattering of things I enjoyed in September… Hamilton : An American Musical As a […]
counter & tile options & $30 shelves
Yesterday, I needed to run some errands and play some catch up, so I didn’t have a chance to start painting the kitchen island. I must admit that it’s nice to have a break from cabinet painting, although I’m looking forward to having it done! While I was out, though, I picked up samples from […]