

Moving On; A Preview
We downsized. It was time. We went from a large log home with massive gardens...


Painting Mom’s Kitchen Cabinets
My Mom really, really wanted a white kitchen. So for Mother’s Day this year I bubbled up for a week with her and got to work. I used Country


A little Love for the Tachardia Lacca Bug
the one and only “shellac bug”. If you struggle with bleed through in your painted projects, this little bug is your Super Hero


Change is Good Right?
For the last few years I have been happily painting away and creating all kinds of projects, using a variety of tools and supplies. As...


The Mini Harvest Table Project
Who doesn't love a Harvest Table? There are some gorgeous ones out there, but we don't all have the space for one of these beauties.


Salvaging Grandpa's Farmhouse: The Seaside Table
Would you have taken these home? I must confess, I hesitated. But then as I talked a little more to Tina at Me and The Mrs Antique and...


The Household Coffee Bar
In my last post, I told you all about how much I love my coffee, which was the reason why I made the sign. Well, now I just needed a good...


Coffee Time
So I am all about the coffee. I have a gorgeous Italian made expresso machine that starts up each morning with a grumble, heating...


When is a bird feeder not a bird feeder?
I couldn't be happier with my new squirrel-proof-bird-feeder lamp! It can either sit, or hang and for now it is in our cozy living room.


Old Becomes New Again
When a beautiful old piece of furniture needs a new lease on life, it is time to re-imagine it.