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 […]
John Millen Hardware Milk Paint & Wax Giveaway!
I have a confession to make. I have been holding out on you, my readers. I started using a paint a few months ago and have not shared it with you. Yes. I confess. I’m a terrible, horrible, selfish, wretched blogger. Whew! I feel so much better now that I have that off my chest. To […]
painted cabinets revealed & a video tutorial
First of all, thanks so much to everyone who bore the hardship of going to TJ Maxx to look for pillows for me. I think they will order more of those pillows after all of the phone calls about them! You are all such wonderful ladies and I really wish I could hang out with all […]
the hardware, the cow and more
I revealed my painted cabinets in my post yesterday and here is what it looks like with the new hardware. It is so true that hardware is the jewelry in a kitchen. It’s like a simple dress that’s brought to life with the right necklace. The bronze hardware really pops against the white and gives […]