A couple of weeks ago, I went on a pumpkin painting tear. If you follow me on Instagram you were witness to it all. :) It's no secret that I'm no fan of bright orange pumpkins but I love the different shapes and sizes and the way pumpkins just speak of fall. So I pulled out my chalk paint and some brushes and got to work on a selection of faux pumpkins to use in decorating my booth for fall. I used Annie Sloan chalk paints in Old … [Read more...]
October Thoughts and September in Review
October 2, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Ah, at last... October! Cooler days, chilly evenings, the ever-so-slow turning of the leaves here in the South... I am so ready for the pause that is October. August and September are the hectic back-to-school scurry and adjustments. November is the steady uptick in the schedule and way-too-soon holiday prep. But October? Maybe because August and September have left me wrung out and a bit broken, but October feels like a chance to … [Read more...]
Annie Sloan Graphite Transformations
August 16, 2013 by · 15 Comments
Happy Friday! And I am truly feeling the whole "TGIF" thing today! Back to school this year meant furniture for my daughter's new apartment and it was fast and furious transformations of a couple of pieces during a rainy week. If you follow me on Instagram you glimpsed the pieces we were working on... an old dresser in my stash for the booth and a hand-me-down nightstand from a neighbor. Since her room was going to black and white with … [Read more...]
Annie Sloan Provence Chairs
August 9, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Hello, friends! I'm knee-deep in back to school for my crew this week, so it's been lame here and I apologize. My daughter is moving into an apartment this year, so every spare minute has been painting furniture for her space and shopping for deals for her. Last minute much?? Anyhoo, I'm sharing a project I completed before we left for the beach. I scored these four chairs at a big garage sale last fall. I knew I wanted to freshen … [Read more...]
DIY Jute Clay Pot Wreath
July 24, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Happy Hump Day, y'all! We're still battling rain showers here daily, so my paint projects are lagging as they have all summer... ugh! I know there are parts of the world that are parched, so I hate to complain, but it's become too much of a good thing this summer. But the silver lining is that I've been able to complete a few "rainy day projects"! Like this wreath... This is such an easy DIY, but I love it for summertime and it would … [Read more...]
Antiqued Mirror Upcycled Window
July 22, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Happy Monday, friends! I have my boy home safely from Spain and Portugal and all is right in my world today. :) I'm sure he'll sleep until noon for the next few days, but I'm happy to let him. What an amazing experience he had!! Here are a couple of snippets -- 366 photos taken (by him), discovery of Spanish coffee, chocolate, and fresh seafood, head and heart full of devotionals and prayers, a new-found appreciation for architecture, … [Read more...]
DIY Paint Stirrer Herb Markers
July 17, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Remember how I said I wanted a garden? How much I enjoyed eating fresh in the summertime? And how some generous friends shared their bounty with us? And then there was this amazing drink and this tasty side that called for fresh herbs? Well I abandoned my other projects to put together my own little herb garden on my back deck complete with DIY herb markers... made from paint stirrers and a little chalkboard paint. This is a super … [Read more...]
Blueberry – Cucumber Slaw
July 10, 2013 by · 3 Comments
Our Fourth of July may have been rained out, but I pressed on with trying a new recipe to go with our brats... and it was a fresh summertime winner that's only fueled my desire for a kitchen garden. :) I spotted this recipe in my June issue of BHG and dog-earred the page to try it out. So glad I did and now you can, too. This was simple to prepare and soooo tasty! Sorry for the bright light in the photos -- it was, of course, … [Read more...]
Emperor’s Silk Accent Table Makeover
July 8, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Good Monday, everyone! I hope you had a super weekend -- we had almost no break from the rain, so I still have projects waiting in the wings. But I did enjoy some time watching Wimbeldon (Yay, Andy Murray!!) and had a fun movies and pizza night with my Peeps. And this little lovely has appeared on my new knock out rose bushes I planted in our retaining wall bed! #allthatrainwasgoodforsomething If you follow me on Instagram, you got a … [Read more...]
Thrifted TV Stand Makeover
June 19, 2013 by · 6 Comments
You know those chunky TV stands you see in all the thrift stores?? Most of us have crossed over to flat screens or wall-mounted TVs making those sad pieces look like the plump boy in the corner at the 7th grade dance. I was in search of a smallish bookcase for a corner of my Mom Cave when I stumbled upon this neglected guy... The size was right, even though he weighs a ton, so I thought I could make him a little more suave to fit into my … [Read more...]
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