Pumpkin Pie Designs Giveaway
I’d like to introduce you to Kalen DeRoo of Pumpkin Pie Designs. (By the way, isn’t Kalen DeRoo an awesome name?) Pumpkin Pie Designs is one of my newest sponsors and Kalen is generously offering a giveaway to two of my readers. I’m a big fan of simple, silver jewelry and Kalen makes some killer […]
Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & a Link Party
First of all, I realize that the first 32 thumbnails posted last week were not visible. There was a problem with Linky Tools, but it will hopefully not be a problem this week. As usual, though, you all rocked. I found a lot of great inspiration in all of your posts. Here are three of […]
Living A Dream
I vividly remember starting my business. I remember having a nervous tummy and sweaty palms as I filled out my PA-100 to register my business with the state. I remember sitting in bed after midnight scribbling things in my idea and to-do notebook. I remember brainstorming with friends and family members about a perfect name. […]
Video Slipcover Tutorial Series Part 3 & Wing Chair Reveal
Welcome to part three of the video slipcover tutorial series. First, I’m going to share the “after” picture of the wing chair I used as my example in the video. Didn’t it turn out great? It’s currently for sale at the Old Lucketts Store. I forgot to get a picture of the row of ribbon […]
Abodent & a Winner
One fun thing about blogging is getting to introduce others to products and companies I really like. I was recently contacted by UK based Abodent about sponsoring my blog. (Do you think it was because of the Union Jack dresser?) Well, I loved their stuff so much, I asked for some of their products instead of a monetary sponsorship […]
Video Slipcover Tutorial Series Part 2 – Cutting Fabric
Welcome to part two of the slipcover video tutorial series! If you missed part one, how to make custom piping, make sure you go back and watch it first. In part two, I share some tricks on cutting the drop cloth and show where to position piping on the chair. Enjoy! Here is a full […]
I find beauty in the broken
I have an aversion to fine, “mint condition” antiques. If something looks that good after 100 years, it couldn’t have been used that much. I don’t need something in my house that needs to be roped off. I find beauty in a brush with missing bristles and book pages that are frayed and worn. I […]
Winterberry Cottage Giveaway!
I am so pleased to introduce one of my newer sponsors to you, AmyLynn of Winterberry Cottage. She creates beautiful art with vintage graphics and antique book pages to sell in her Etsy shop. I love how her pieces are graphic, but still have a vintage feel. AmyLynn is generously offering a giveaway of four free […]