Hurricanes & One Last Peek
A few weeks ago I shared my glass hurricanes that sit on my dresser. They were filled with pinecones, for a lack of something better. I really didn’t want to spend money or time on decorative spheres or things like that. I purchased a box of eggs from TJ Maxx for $7.00 and they were […]
Ruffled Pillow Tutorial
This week has been a flurry of DIY activity in the Mustard Seed household and my guest room is almost completed. This was a totally unexpected makeover that grew out of one idea, but aren’t those the best? Here’s a little sneak peak for you… Such a tease, I know. A makeover that started out […]
Red Work & Winnings
My latest project snowballed from something to enter in the SYTYCD competition to a whole room makeover to looking like it’s going to be my favorite room in the house. It started out with some “Oops” paint and a long trip walking the aisles of a hardware store and turned into the hum of power […]
Save the Date and Other Things
I am about ready to push the fast forward button on my life for about six weeks as I get ready for the Lucketts Spring Antique Market. It is May 22-23 and is in the small town of Lucketts, Virginia. If you live in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, or Pennsylvania, you should consider coming this year. It is an awesome antique market and, […]
So You Think You Can Decorate – Week 6, Paint
It’s time for another week of So You Think You Can Decorate! Thanks again to all who have voted for my projects. My French Toile Canopy came in second place last week! This week the challenge was paint and as I write about in the entry below, it was a tough week for me to […]
I am not a gardener…
I wish I was. I see beautiful yards where people know which plants to put where and how to prune them, water them and care for them in a way that makes them thrive. I just don’t know that kind of stuff. I have lots of books on gardening, but I just don’t get it. […]
Furniture Feature Friday -Favorites and a Link Party
I’m ba-ack! I actually got back on Monday, but it’s taken me a while to get back into the swing of things. Those who participate weekly may notice I just visited your links and left comments today. I have really been running behind on things and am struggling to catch up. As always, there were […]
Furniture Feature Friday -Favorites and a Link Party
I’m ba-ack! I actually got back on Monday, but it’s taken me a while to get back into the swing of things. Those who participate weekly may notice I just visited your links and left comments today. I have really been running behind on things and am struggling to catch up. As always, there were […]