Houzz Interview
First of all, check out who’s interview and guest room are featured on the home page of Houzz! You can read my interview, here. You can win a $50 Gift Certificate from Pottery Barn by leaving a comment on the interview by May 15. Second, I have to say,” Happy Mother’s Day” to my mom. […]
“Grain Sack” Bench
Well, I didn’t wait very long to try it in blue. I bought this bench last summer at a yard sale for $3.00. It actually didn’t look that bad. The wood was dry, it was a little rickety and someone had done a poor job upholstering the top. They had used a pretty toile fabric, […]
Grain Sack Ottoman
We have a winner for the Pleated Poppy Giveaway. Random.org selected number 239 – Michelle from Someday! Congratulations, Michelle and a huge thanks for Lindsey for providing this awesome giveaway! I know some people may be sick of them, but I love antique grain sacks. This is not just a passing fancy for me, either. I bought […]
I Am Not Anne Sullivan
First of all, the Pleated Poppy Giveaway is still going on, so make sure you don’t miss it. Now, I think the woman who owns the shop that sells my stuff thinks that I am a miracle worker. You should see the rickety, dated, nasty pieces of furniture she brings to me (well, not all of […]
Pleated Poppy Giveaway
I’m so excited to introduce you to a new blog friend of mine, Lindsey from The Pleated Poppy. She makes the most adorable accessories for you, your life and your home. In her shop, you’ll find fun fabrics and ruffles adorning everything from checkbook covers to headbands to aprons. Lindsey has graciously offered a $30 credit […]
Bird & Branch Record Cabinet Tutorial
I got an amazing response (and lots of questions) on my Record Cabinet Gone to the Birds post, so I’m going to try to cover some of the questions that were raised in upcoming posts. This post is more of a “how you can get this look yourself” than a tutorial. I hope this will […]
A Record Cabinet Gone to the Birds
Most of the time, I don’t know how a piece of furniture is going to turn out until it’s done. I know I want to paint it, so I’ll sand it down, prep it, and prime it. Then, I’ll wait. Does this piece want to be formal, country, modern, distressed? What color would look best […]
It’s Easy Being Green
I’m a blue and white kinda gal. The nice thing about painting furniture to sell is that I can have a little fun with the colors. I don’t have to have a place for it in my house. I just have to be proud to put my name on it. I bought this wooden plant […]