Thank you, Arkansas
At the risk of sounding like a total dork, why is it pronounced Ark-an-SAW instead of Ark-KAN-sas? Just curious. I went on another whirlwind weekend trip to teach some workshops and do a book signing. This time, I went to Fayetteville, Arkansas. I knew nothing about Arkansas, so I asked the ladies in the workshop […]
Choosing Grout & Hanging Drapes
I received a few opinions on the grout choice for my kitchen back splash and it made me take a look at my choice again. I do read your comments and take them to heart. I had bought gray grout, but the more I thought about it, the more I was unsure about the gray. […]
Living in Upheaval
I only have a small idea of what it’s like to live through a kitchen renovation, but I know enough to know that it’s pretty disruptive to a household. One of my dear friends had to gut her entire kitchen (down to the studs and floor joists!) I remember her balancing across the joists with […]
Installing the tile back splash
I woke up today, ready to get to work on the tile. I had the tile saw (borrowed from a friend), the tile, the supplies and my dad lined up to help. The morning was cold, but sunny. So, I started to get everything set up and it started to sleet. Okay. No biggie. We […]
kitchen prep & other things
Today was a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It was a school holiday, so the boys were home and that means a lot more pancake-making and Go Fish and Legos and Phineas & Ferb than my usual weekday. I did get few things done, though. The main thing on the […]
Atlanta Milk Paint Workshop Giveaway!
I’m headed to Fayetteville, Arkansas this weekend (February 22-23, 2013) for a Milk Paint workshop, DIY seminar and book signing at The House Special Interiors. If you’re in the area, I would love to have you join us. All of the details are listed on my side bar and HERE. The next trip I’m going […]
Some things about a planked ceiling…
I did the plank ceiling A.) because we had some sloppy drywall and a strange textured ceiling, B.) because I was hired to write a tutorial on how to install a planked ceiling and C.) because I love the look. I know a lot of you have questions about the installation, but you’ll have to […]
Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & a Link Party
I’m not a scrooge when it comes to Valentine’s Day, but to me, it’s just overpriced flowers and way too much candy for the kids. We make a point not to go out to dinner and we don’t exchange gifts or anything. It did happen to my husband’s day off work, so we spent it […]