deconstructed chair progress
Remember this “deconstructed chair” I wrote about a little while ago? Okay, a looong while ago? Let’s do a little update on the deconstructed chair and see how it’s coming along… Well, Kriste and I have been chipping away at it here and there, but I made some real progress on it today. I had been […]
QuickStep Flooring Review
A couple of weeks ago, I shared the QuickStep laminate flooring I selected to install in a corner of the studio to use for photo shoots. I have been wanting to do this for a long time, not because the old floorboards in the studio aren’t cool, but because they are #1 – very orange […]
“I knew you were here…”
I went shopping on Friday to get some fresh inspiration and to find some things for the online shop. I stopped at a couple of local stores and then one of my favorite local antique malls. When I went to the checkout, one of the vendors said, “I saw that pile on the counter and […]
baked potato soup recipe
I shared a couple of weeks ago that I made a full-fat, no-skimping-on-the-good-stuff baked potato soup recipe as a treat. I love creamy soups and casseroles, but I don’t make them very often anymore, because they are just so calorie-laden. But it was a dreary day and both Jeff and I were in the mood […]
30 day watercolor challenge update
I started the 30 day watercolor challenge last month as a way to push myself as I’m learning this new-to-me medium. I have gotten way behind, though! I knew when I started that even though it was a 30 day challenge that certainly was meant to be done in 30 consecutive days, I probably wouldn’t […]
four chairs, a pin cushion & poutine
I totally missed announcing that I was listing some new things in my online shop tonight, but they are there! I listed a few larger pieces as well, including the hand-painted nightstands that were in our master bedroom for a few years. I’m going to head out tomorrow to do some more shopping, so hopefully […]
farmhouse holiday series | fall porch
It’s time for our last fall post in the Farmhouse Holiday Series – the fall porch, but we’ll be back again as the Christmas season gets underway! I have to say that I really worked at gardening and our outdoor spaces last year. I found it rewarding and we enjoyed sitting on our deck for […]
the fate of the leather sofa
Many people have asked about the fate of the leather sofa and for a few more details about why I swapped it out, so I thought I would answer that question in a post, especially for those who are weighing their sofa options for a purchase. The leather sofa is the Brooklyn leather sofa in […]