Nothing like a deadline and out-of-town company coming to get your rear in gear on a big project, right? Yep, I'm in the midst of painting my dining room. Because y'all get an update on my Blogging Without Borders project on Monday, so I had to have SOME progress to show you. :) And my parents, niece, and nephews are arriving Saturday, so it was time to get it rocking so I could have things reasonably put back before they arrive (and … [Read more...]
Looky What I Found {Antique Map of the South}
Well, I'm still sorting out all the great information I got at Haven and having fun visiting the blogs of the ladies I met -- so much talent out there in the blogosphere! But a busy household waits for no one, so I'm getting hardly anything a few things done around here, too. And I was thrilled when my latest purchase from Decor Steals (formerly WUSLU) showed up on my doorstep! I love maps. They just speak of journeys and memories. … [Read more...]
Front Porch Progress!
It feels so good to share progress on a project!! I'm close to wrapping up my front porch freshening (or "freshly" as my friend KariAnne would say), so I thought I'd show you what I've done. If you missed the before, click here. This is a lesson in how small changes make a big difference! I've added fresh mulch to the beds where I planted my little drifting roses... Those little roses are so happy now, they're covered … [Read more...]
True Blue {Flea Market Find}
She had me at "hello." I knew exactly what I wanted to do with her. And where I wanted her to go. I even envisioned a vibrant color. Source: alittlebitoshizzle.blogspot.com via Heidi on Pinterest And I had an inspiration photo (thank you, Pinterest!). And that is how this $2 girl went from this... Are you ready? Are you sure you're ready? Are you really, really ready??? For this... I am … [Read more...]
Sheet Music Canvases… the Pass It On Project
I teased y'all the other day with my Pass It On Project. :-) It evolved over time and provided a little creative therapy for me in the process. I've been wanting to do a sheet music project for quite some time -- and have probably pinned a dozen or so to try. About a year ago, I scored two books of vintage sheet music from Woodstock Antiques and this project seemed the perfect one to use a bit of it. Sheet music is both graphic and … [Read more...]
Goodwill Chair + Chalk Paint
So excited to share this little furniture makeover with you! Remember this chair I scored at Goodwill for $1.50? Sorry for the blurry iPhone picture, but you get the gist, right? Well, after some tlc, Annie Sloan Old White and clear wax... Isn't she a cutie now? All decked out in her Old Time Pottery fabric and chalk paint? A little distressing, some waxing... I have to say, the lipstick on this pig did the … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Lamp Shade {How To}
I am loving my new lamp and lamp shade combo in my Mom Cave...er, home office. :) I know I have to share the space with the other four peeps in my household, but it's slowly evolving into more "mine" than "theirs." Thoughts? Anyhoo, the lamp shade I revealed over the weekend was a super easy project that makes a big impact when you walk into the space. Start to finish, I spent about 50 minutes on this. And maybe $5 tops. The lamp … [Read more...]
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