Copycats – Flattering or Offensive?
First off, I am really, really excited to announce that one of my video tutorials, Waxes 101, has been transcribed for the hearing impaired by a wonderful lady named Laurie. She saw that I wanted to offer that and volunteered to transcribe my video tutorials. She does it professionally and it was so amazing for her […]
Baby Jewel’s Wall Decal Giveaway!
I have the pleasure of working with a lot of amazing sponsors who sell really neat things or provide great services. I’m so pleased to be able to offer a giveaway from one of them, Cat of Baby Jewels. She has made some personalized things for me to use for my business, including a fondant […]
Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & a Link Party
My last few days have been spent at the swimming pool, science center and just hanging out at my parent’s house. I hardly know what to do with myself. I’ve been wearing my painting clothes, just so I feel at home! I’m having a great time, but I definitely wouldn’t miss our weekly gathering. Here […]
my dirty little secrets
Picture this…I have very important dinner guests over to my house. I welcome them into my kitchen. They compliment my bright white cabinetry. I’m finishing some dinner prep and chatting with everyone, gracious hostess that I am. Are you with me? One of the guests asks if she can do anything to help me. I ask […]
French Daybed Makeover
I mentioned in passing a few months ago that a family from our church gave me a French daybed for free. It was in their basement playroom and I spotted it when we were over at their house one day. I have a habit (and I’m not sure if it’s good or bad) of commenting […]
…it makes me feel like baking.
Most of you know I have given my kitchen a fresh new look with paint, paint, more paint and some hardware. I must say that I am thoroughly enjoying it and have experienced some unexpected side effects. First of all, I want to keep it super clean, which will eventually drive my family nuts. Second… …it […]
Summer HGTV.com Tutorials
Summer came early for me this year as I started decorating for it in April. I’m learning that when one works as a freelance tutorial writer for magazines and home decor sites, the seasons get pretty muddled. It’s been a learning process and definitely a fun one. My summer decorating ideas and tutorials are now […]
Why I didn’t use Chalk Paint…
I was asked by many people why I didn’t use Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint (ASCP) on my kitchen cabinets, so I want to clear it up in a post. First of all, I definitely would’ve used ASCP if it weren’t for a few things about my kitchen… Number one…I wanted a pure white cabinet and […]