Ask the Blog Squad

I have had the privilege of being a member of the True Value DIY Blog Squad this year. I’ve tested out some great products and tools, have become friends with the folks at my local True Value… …and I’ve gotten a lot of projects done including painting my kitchen cabinets and family room… […]
trim & a tree skirt

The project that won’t ever end (I seem to have a lot of those, don’t I?), is finally coming close to an end. This past week, I put in the trim around the baseboards and bead board. If you’ve ever put trim in an old house, you understand my pain. The floor is not level, […]
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I hope you’re all having a great weekend. I don’t have anything specific to share today, so I’m just going to share a few random bits. I’ve loved old trophies for years and have been fortunate enough to find some in my grandparent’s attic and a few small ones at yard sales, antiques shops and […]
a trophy, progress & pomegranate salad

I hope you’re all having a great weekend. I don’t have anything specific to share today, so I’m just going to share a few random bits. I’ve loved old trophies for years and have been fortunate enough to find some in my grandparent’s attic and a few small ones at yard sales, antiques shops and […]
Leslie Janson Giveaway

I have to admit that I am blessed to have amazing people and companies sponsoring my blog. One of those amazing sponsors is Leslie Janson. She repurposes vintage things and turns them into accessories for your home and wardrobe. Here are some of my favorites from her Etsy Shop. I am tempted to buy this […]
my favorite dressers from 2011

We’re getting towards the end of the year and, since I don’t have any Christmas decor to share yet, I thought I would start sharing some of my favorites from 2011. To start with, here are my favorite dressers from last year… …the Swiss Miss herself… …the Union Jack dresser… …the gray […]
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We’re getting towards the end of the year and, since I don’t have any Christmas decor to share yet, I thought I would start sharing some of my favorites from 2011. To start with, here are my favorite dressers from last year… …the Swiss Miss herself… …the Union Jack dresser… …the gray […]
{a little Christmas}

I’m finally getting around to some Christmas stuff for this year. First of all, I cleared most of the Christmas decorations out of my room at Lucketts when I moved and I had some things left over to sell. I just listed five of my hand glittered “Christmas” banners in my Etsy shop, so head over […]