an adventure in new york
I received one of those e-mails last week. The kind that seems sort of crazy and surreal. It was from Pinterest and they were asking if I would be interested in traveling to NYC to be interviewed for a Fox News extra on upcycling. It seemed a little far-fetched and I wasn’t sure if it […]
furniture feature friday | favorites & link party
Well, I had an unexpected opportunity come up this week. Tomorrow, I am heading to New York City for the day to do an interview on FOX about my blog, upcycling and Pinterest. It’s always so surprising to me where this journey has taken me (and continues to take me.) Kriste and her husband are coming […]
painted "swedish" bench
I always have a hard time getting refocused after a big event or project. I seem to work at my best when there is a date looming, but at the same time, I dislike the pressure of deadlines. So, I’m conflicted. I love and hate due dates. To combat the unfocused work approach, I decided […]
time-saving tips for painting a room
I shared the other day that I painted three ceilings and one room in just a few hours…while the boys were at home…in my jammies. Truth be told, I could’ve painted the living room and the hallway, too, but I was getting a little sick of looking at a roller! So, several readers asked how […]
workbench & walls
When I attend antique markets as a vendor, I try to keep blinders on for the most part, so I don’t end up bringing home a van load of stuff! I think Jeff would be less than pleased if I did that! When I find I’m getting sidetracked, I try to remind myself that I’m there to sell, not […]
Chapel Market 2014
Last year was the very first Chapel Market in Pike Road, Alabama. I wasn’t sure if I was going to do it last year, because of the distance I would need to travel from PA and I had never even thought about hauling my furniture and antiques that far. After mulling it over with Jeff, […]
furniture feature friday | favorites & link party
So, there was a bit of a misunderstanding last week when I had Jessica from Dear Emmeline as a guest picker for me. The post went live automatically before I had the chance to write an introduction for her, so some readers thought I was talking about my girl’s room (which I only have two […]
get your beautyrest
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, there’s been a lot of shuffling going on in the guest room. I hand painted a bed in a Bavarian style and started decorating the entire room around it. Then, after I had it for only a few months, I sold it. Now, I like change and I’m fickle when […]