the art of styling
When I first started my business, I would paint a piece, pull out my camera and snap a picture of it…just right where it was. Usually the lighting was poor, so I used a flash. I would send the picture to my web designer and ask her to put it on my site. I didn’t […]
fan fetish
I admit. I have a thing for fans. Maybe you’ve noticed.
Miss Mustard Seed’s Wuslu Pick of the Month & Giveaway
It’s that time again! Wuslu and Miss Mustard Seed (Why am I speaking of myself in the third person?) have paired together again to make something I love available for you to purchase. My pick for this month took a few months of hard work on Yasmin’s part to bring it to you. Not only did […]
fall & thanksgiving inspiration
The new issue of Cottages and Bungalows has hit newsstands, so I thought I would share a few pictures from my DIY Essentials column. (Table settings are one of my favorites to photograph…) This month’s issue shares a tutorial on how to make an over sized chalkboard with a chunky frame. (The piece is […]
busy busy
I’m in a tight spot again. It’s that time of year. Last year at this time, I thought, “I need to remember this and gear up early next year.” But that’s easier said than done and here I am. Mini Mustard Seed and I are glittering and gluing just about every spare minute. Today we […]
chalkboard armoire & princess dresser
Another day of making ornaments has come and gone. My entire house is dusted in glitter and littered with shreds of paper. Sigh. So, since I’m stuck in monotony at the moment, I thought I would share two other new pieces of furniture I worked on last week and dropped off at Lucketts. This armoire had […]
2011 Ornaments
Mini Mustard Seed and I have been working hard to get lots of ornaments made for the Lucketts Holiday Open House (Nov. 4, 5 and 6.) I’ve lost count of how many we have made, but it’s certainly in the hundreds. That’s going to continue this week, but I’m also going to have to do […]
The General
As some of you may know, I’m good friends with Barb Blair from Knack Studios. She called me up one day out of the blue (creeper) and I felt an immediate connection with her. Barb has since been one of my go-to girls to call when I need to chat, vent, celebrate or get some […]