Stone Fruit & Previews
A few years ago I was browsing through a new Goodwill near my old home in Virginia. As I snooped through the shelves, I spotted the usual thrift store garb – 1970’s dishes, floral vases, enormous brass lamps with dust-covered shades, you know what I’m talking about. I spotted a bin with some plastic fruit […]
A Basket, a Sconce, and a Topiary
The skies have finally cleared, the sun came out, and our temperatures soared into the 60’s. So, what’s a girl to do? Paint! Due to our much improved weather, I was able to crank out a few small things and I have some larger pieces that are almost ready to share. I just completed this […]
Think Outside the Office Supply Store
I have several projects in the works, but we’ve had terrible weather and nothing is completed to show you! So, I thought I would share my “new” work desk and some of the unconventional storage accessories I use in my home office. For my work desk, I needed a piece of furniture that was long […]
Lovely Little Lamp
I saw this lamp at my neighbor’s yard sale for $3.00 and had to buy it. I just loved the shape of it and the flower-like shade. (As a side note, I bought an absurd amount of stuff at their yard sale. I bought ironstone platters, 2 ironstone wash sets, pocket watches, crates, cheese crocks, […]
Furniture Feature Friday – Oh, The Wonderful Things That White Can Do!
Welcome to my second Furniture Feature Friday! Remember I’ll have my very first linky party next week, so get your posts ready! For this week I found a wonderful makeover to inspire you. We all have seen those gargantuan 1970’s china cabinets in thrift stores and on Craig’s List for next to nothing. I am […]
Rainy Days & Sneak Peaks
I took this picture out of my kitchen window and this is what my view has been for 2 days…cold and rainy. Cold and rainy is not good weather for painting. Although I do my spraying in my basement, I have to open my cellar doors for ventilation in my spray booth. So, no painting […]
Ornate Mirror Becomes a Chalkboard
Today is a good day for my little blog. First of all, my Desk Make Over was chosen as a favorite at Kimba’s DIY Day and my post on Rub On Poly & Glazing Techniques was featured at Funky Junk Interior’s Featuring You Series. It is always so encouraging to know that my work, tips, […]
Five Things You Didn’t Know About…ME!
Today I am featured in Kathy’s weekly series “Five Things You Didn’t Know About…” at Creative Home Expressions. She has a gorgeous blog with lots of great eye candy, design ideas and a giveaway going on, so you may find yourself staying for a while. Thanks for the feature, Kathy!