HGTV Cafe Curtain
As a freelance writer for HGTV, sometimes I’m assigned specific projects and other times I’m asked for project ideas that fall under a broad category. When I was asked for kitchen window treatment ideas a few months ago, I immediately thought of cafe curtains. When it came time to sew the rod pocket, I wanted […]
Milk Paint Pumpkins
I received a lot of wonderful comments about my blue pumpkins and squash, but several people shared that they couldn’t find them in their area. Well, that gave me an idea… I’ve been itching to play with milk paint since attending the retailer training earlier this week, so why not test some custom mixed colors […]
FURNITURE FEATURE FRIDAY – Favorites & Link
Today was all about little tasks like shipping, bills, mail, e-mail, paperwork…all of that mundane stuff that I push aside, so I can paint and create. It feels good to get that off of my plate, though! Anyway, let’s get to the furniture… I know that super distressed pieces can sometimes be the most controversial, […]
Vintage Bliss & Sporting my Colors
Well, two days of retailer training sessions yesterday wiped me out! Here’s a shot of me teaching yesterday (Thanks, Allison, for the photo!) Last night, I was trying to catch up on e-mail and such, plus I needed time to wind down, so I was up way too late. Well, it was just two days […]
St. Elmo & Horses
I spent the day at MMSMP retailer’s training again and it was such an amazing day. I learned so much from my retailers and have all sorts of ideas. I also learned some new techniques, which is so exciting. I know a lot about how to use milk paint, but I can always learn more […]
Milk Paint Retailer’s Workshop Day One
Let me start by saying right off the bat that days like these overwhelm me. I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to it. A room full of about 30 of my milk paint retailers, people who invested in my brand and are excited about partnering with me in that way…all there to learn […]
WorkshopGallery
Let me start by saying right off the bat that days like these overwhelm me. I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to it. A room full of about 30 of my milk paint retailers, people who invested in my brand and are excited about partnering with me in that way…all there to learn […]
Fall Decorating Update
Last time we checked in on my fall decorating, I had plopped a pumpkin in a dough bowl and called it a day. A couple of days later, I went to the farmer’s market up the road for some apples and found the prettiest blue hubbard squash and a fresh kale plant. Neither were very […]