Fans, Typewriters & Scales
As a newlywed 15 years ago, I discovered decorating books and magazines. Well, I always knew they were out there, but now that I had my own home and was in search of my style, they applied to me and I became an addict. I quickly gravitated to a more “country” style and homes that […]
"spackle dries in three minutes…"
Jeff and I got more of the family room wainscoting done last week and I got things cleaned up and “done” along that wall yesterday. Here’s how it’s looking… This is where we were in December…one curtain panel (the other was on the way), the French daybed wasn’t upholstered, etc… And here’s where we are […]
MMS Milk Paint is in Australia & New Zealand!
Those of you who have followed my blog for a couple of years know what an amazing journey my Milk Paint line has been. There was a time when I whispered a desire to have a product line, making sure I highlighted the absurdity of the idea lest people think I’m serious and laugh at […]
tagging, keeping & selling
I had a living room full of stuff that needed to be sorted out today. Boxes of ironstone, boxwood wreaths and butcher twine, furniture and other things that have been delivered or bought over the past few days. I had a little bit of time this afternoon, so I picked away at it, selecting what […]
Here comes Lucketts…
I know it’s just the first day of March, but my sights are already set on the Lucketts Antique Market. It’s historically been my biggest event of the year. And every year I try to top the previous year…in the pieces I bring, the way things are set up, the planning and prep that goes […]
typewriterdressergallery
There are some things that attract my attention at antique stores and it’s hard to explain why. Some of those things are alarm clocks, pocket watches and opera glasses and binoculars. Maybe it’s the fact that they are beautiful and utilitarian at the same time. Sometimes those two qualities are viewed as opposites that can’t […]
FURNITURE FEATURE FRIDAY |
I’m sorry for the technical trouble we’ve been having with the Furniture Feature Friday thumbnails. We’re looking into it, but don’t have it fixed, yet. Hopefully tonight will work! Fingers crossed. Anyway, these are my favorites from last week… I love the color of the frame of this chair and the pretty tailored slipcover by […]
Antiquing & Waxing Video Tutorial
I had a chance to finish the footboard and rails of the “Bavarian” style bed I’ve been working on for our guest bedroom. You can check out part 1 and part 2 to see how the bed got to this stage. I’m excited to get it set up in the guest room and take some […]