If you follow me on Instagram, you know I got started on a furniture painting project last week... and wouldn't you know it, I ran out of my clear wax halfway through. I wasn't comfortable switching to a different wax half way though a project. So I had to track down a local Annie Sloan stockist and that was not easy, even here in Atlanta! This turned into one of those "happy accidents" because in finding an Annie Sloan stockist I … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It x2 (April and May)
June 2, 2014 by · 1 Comment
Y'all I'm so far behind, I never recapped April! And since my feed was doing wonky things in late April/early May, I figured it warranted a quick recap of both months! I finally was able to regroup a bit after the crowd of young adults left on Saturday... things will be a tad quieter here now, so I've been working on some new DIY ideas and gathering supplies for a couple of home projects (yay summertime!). But before we embark on June, let's … [Read more...]
My Favorite Antique Pieces
April 9, 2014 by · 4 Comments
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post for Mohawk Homescapes about incorporating antique accents into your decor. And in the midst of my work on that post, I realized how many wonderful antique pieces I have in my own home. And so I thought I'd share my favorites with you... This is my all time favorite -- my grandmother's buffet that sits in my dining room. And one of the reasons it's my favorite is that she wrote me a letter shortly … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It {February}…
March 3, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
After all the stress and angst of last week, God granted me a wonderful weekend of peace! I was so blessed to spend Saturday with a dear friend, watching her daughter (my god daughter) play in a volleyball tournament and catching up. Don't you love it when it's as if no time has passed since you last saw one another? Sunday was warm and lovely and after church I spent a few hours in my yard, clipping, raking, and bagging debris from the … [Read more...]
My Latest Thrifty Finds
February 12, 2014 by · 4 Comments
Well, it would seem the Atlanta Metro area has learned a lesson. Schools were closed yesterday and today in anticipation of wintry weather yet again. And while yesterday wasn't such a big deal with just rain and snow mixed mess, at least the roads were kept clear to prepare them for last night's blast of snow and ice. We're hunkered down with an extra teenager or two (you knew that would happen), a full refrigerator, and wine. Unlike last … [Read more...]
Shopping on Saturday {Thrifty Finds}
November 13, 2013 by · 5 Comments
Hump Daa--ayyy! Whew! I shoulda buckled my seat belt on Monday morning, 'cuz this has been a doozy of a week so far. But I wanted to pop in and show you what I found while doing a little shopping on Saturday in Dothan, Alabama. I love to try to check out antique shops in other towns... never know what you'll find or what inspiration will come your way! Here's some things that sowed a seed of inspiration or two... A bicycle wheel … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… this Antiqued Mirror Tile Backsplash
July 5, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Happy Friday, friends... I hope you had a wonderful 4th! We got rained out, but still enjoyed time with friends. I even tried out a new recipe that I can't wait to share with you. We're still on the Rain Train here, so outdoor activities are a no-go and a few projects have been put on hold... again. Hopefully things will clear out this weekend so I can finish some things to share with y'all. But if you follow me on Pinterest, you might … [Read more...]
6 Ways to “Go Vintage” (A Guest Room Makeover)
June 21, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Happy Friday! We're off and running toward another busy weekend -- we don't let grass grow under our feet during the summer! I was working in my booth yesterday and had a customer ask how to incorporate a vintage piece into their decorating and it got me thinking someone else might need similar suggestions. So today I'm sharing 6 ways to "go vintage" in your home decor, courtesy of my recent guest room redo! When I embarked on the guest … [Read more...]
Spring Mantel Tweaks… I Couldn’t Resist
April 25, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Howdy hoo, y'all -- another busy week rocking and rolling around here! So far this week we've celebrated two birthdays in my preschool class, Earth Day plus caterpillars (!), and then yesterday a puppet show. I'm whipped by 2pm every day! I'm still working away on the guest room, but I took a few minutes to freshen up my spring mantel since Easter is now behind us... It all started with a quick trip to "Junk Day" at the Woodstock … [Read more...]
It’s the Armoire’s Fault… Among Other Things
February 19, 2013 by · 11 Comments
Well, you know what they say about the road to you-know-where... I had high hopes in the DIY department. I mean REALLY high hopes. I had a holiday weekend staring me in the face, with the hubs out of town, and DIY supplies galore at my fingertips. And then the armoire sold. This mac daddy armoire in my booth space. And then a couple of hours later, this bench sold... And there were big gaping holes in my booth. So I … [Read more...]
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