Tips on Taking Great Photos
I get a lot of nice compliments on my photography, but it has been a real learning process for me. Even though I have taken photography classes, have a really nice camera, and always made sure I had good lighting for taking pictures of my kids, I was taking crappy pictures for my website and […]
My Favorites & Three Winners!!
Well, ladies. As I was looking through all of the makeovers, great finds, and decor, I was impressed and inspired. I really love blogging and hosting this party has made it even better. And now to my favorites and the winners. Yes, I said the winners…three to be exact. There were too many good ones […]
Attic Finds – Day One
As I mentioned in my “Joy Banner” post, I am currently at my grandfather’s house to help my mom and uncle clean out the attic. This is quite a chore (and I get the heebie–jeebies digging through all of this bug infested stuff), but it is a treasure trove. Here are some of the things […]
“Joy” Banner Tutorial
Here’s my tutorial on how to make this cute and easy “Joy” banner for the holidays. It was the kind of project I made up as I went along and I really like how it turned out. (Don’t you love it when that happens?) 1.) First, you need some chipboard letters to spell out whatever […]
Weighty Decor
I love antique scales and balances. I’m not really sure why I am drawn to these, but I seem to gravitate towards the items that were functional or used daily in their prime. There’s something so soulful to me about antique fans, ironstone dishes, grain sacks, and old baskets that have been mended. Scales offer […]
Decking the Halls
Most years my Christmas decor goes up in an afternoon, but this year (with two toddlers, travel, a business, and did I mention I’m directing, acting, and singing in our church Christmas play…?) it’s taking me a while to get it all out. And it’s not done, yet! I just wanted to share some of […]
Furniture Feature Friday -Giveaway & Link Party
Welcome back to Furniture Feature Friday! We took a break last week due to Thanksgiving, but I missed it. I love seeing the makeovers, great finds, creative arrangements, and home furnishings & accessories. Can’t wait to see what everyone has for me this week! The Giveaway This week, my favorite link entry will receive a […]
Lilia’s Bread Box
I am a little embarrassed to say that I just finished the custom painted bread box that was the giveaway for reaching my 100 follower milestone. That’s right. Give me a little bit of a break, here. It was custom painted and I had to work with Lilia to paint it how she wanted it. […]