when I just can’t…
I think you will agree that a before and after is more enjoyable than a before and quit-in-the-middle. But that is the truth of furniture rehab or DIY in general. Sometimes projects are abandoned. Several months ago, I bought two upholstery projects. I was on the furniture-makeover-victory high from finishing the tufted sofa, so I […]
the by-product of a beautiful environment
I took an online landscape watercolor journaling class a couple of months ago through the Jeanne Oliver Creative Network. The class was taught by Michelle Wooderson and I was not only inspired by the techniques and studies, but how Michelle paid so much attention to the details of all of her supplies. Every element was thoughtful and […]
installing glass in the “last-minute hutch”
Remember the “last minute hutch“? Well, it was so last minute that we didn’t finish it in time to take it to Lucketts. I thought that ended up being very fortunate, since I was contemplating keeping it, anyway. I figured the decision had just been made for me. Then, I receive an Instagram message from […]
the bird & the bee
No, we’re not having that conversation. I’m sharing another pre-Lucketts find that I ended up “shopping” from the pile before we packed it in the truck. It’s a really lovely original oil painting I spotted in an antique store for a bargain… less than $20. It’s a bouquet of flowers with a bird next to […]
a lunch pail & a print
I shared one of my finds, that awesome birdcage, in yesterday’s post. I thought I would share a couple more things I “bought for Lucketts” and then decided to keep at the last minute. This is a simple, little find, but one that I immediately loved. It’s a blue and white metal picnic/lunch box with wood […]
the blue birdcage
With all of this talk about things that I’m selling, I thought I would share something that I am keeping! I have decided that one of the perks of buying and selling antiques is that I get first pick of my finds. I sell far more than I keep, but sometimes there are pieces that are […]
things for sale & Lucketts leftovers…
As I was getting ready for Lucketts, I pulled a lot of pieces from my house and studio and I felt like I was digging deep. Well, now that we’re in the thick of packing and planning our move, I realized I want to unload more. Each piece has to be moved and stored and […]
a lesson in hospitality
When you see someone in their element, doing something they are truly gifted to do, it’s a special thing. Last week, I had the chance to witness someone displaying their abundant gift of hospitality first hand in a beautiful new-old house nestled in the hills of Hamilton, Virginia. And that someone was Chris of Zion Springs […]