Color Inspiration
I have been a little stuck with a few rooms in my home. A kitchen and family room makeover will be happening in a few months and I really want to get our master bedroom finished. While I know the overall look I want, I’ve felt a little stuck on the details. I just know […]
a dresser, a story and a decision
I find my furniture all over the place. Yard sales, consignment shops, auctions, estate sales, curbs, thrift stores, friends, family, antique stores… This one was found on Craig’s List. It looked like this when I picked it up. The shape is gorgeous, but the peeling veneer and missing details had the old girl showing her […]
Scentsy Giveaway!
A part of having a beautiful home is creating a space that appeals to all of the senses. It looks great, feels comfy and inviting, sounds soothing (or lively), and smells yummy. I love the smell of fresh baked cookies, homemade apple pie and soup bubbling on the stove, but if I cooked like that […]
Furniture Feature Friday – A Cane Tutorial & Link Party
Our furniture get together is going to be a little different tonight. Instead of featuring some of my favorites from last week’s link party, I’m pleased to bring you a tutorial on caning furniture. Caned pieces are a staple in French decor and it always catches my eye, but what do you do when the […]
great finds, the one thing I won’t paint and a giveaway
I set out Sunday afternoon to hit an antique mall I hadn’t been to in a while. I really need to start building up a stash for the Lucketts Antique Market in May. Well, the antique mall I wanted to mill around in was closed. Like, forever. So, hmmm…I have a couple hours to myself. […]
winning the losing battle with the help of myjobchart.com
I love having a clean house. I used to be very OCD about it, but realized I was not very fun to live with and I needed to change. I still have to fight that compulsion at times, but I have relaxed a lot…especially with kids. Keeping the house clean with two preschoolers in the home […]
ruffled shower curtain tutorial & other HGTV.com articles
I just had a whole round of HGTV.com tutorials published, so I thought I would share the beauty shots and a link to each tutorial. Ruffled Shower Curtain Spring Table Setting Tissue Pom-poms Moss and Egg Wreath Hand Painted Easter Egg Garland Moss Monogram Chalkboard Pots And lastly, a bit of business…the winners of the […]
lisa leonard home decor & a french armoire
I am inspired by women who are pursuing their passion, pushing their creativity and making their mark. Lisa Leonard is one of those women. I have loved her work since I first noticed it on blogs a little over a year ago. She makes amazing jewelry, which I love, but now she’s branched out into my world – Home […]