For a while now I have been wanting to share with you some of the spots I “hang out” either in the real or virtual world. Writing a blog causes me to wander around and network a bunch in my little corner of the web. I always appreciate when someone weeds through and filters things down…
They just don’t make things like they used to. This thought sifts through my mind as I sift through flea markets and antique stores. This completely true observation has to be one of the main reasons I like old stuff. Things were built better in the past. With more care, built to last, often handmade…
Tips for choosing fabric online I have these two wing back chairs. I love them. I bought them at a garage sale over ten years ago. The have traveled across the country and spent time in a variety of rooms in our house. They are well loved and overly worn. My sweet dog called them…
I love the way the path of life weaves and winds. Especially when paths separate and then come back together. Those are some of my favorite stories. Like the story of my friendship with Ulrike. We worked together after collage…about 17 years ago. We were casual work friends. I always enjoyed her crisp whit and…
Men’s Neckties Into Fall Wreath Tutorial Your eyeballs are about to be floating in Fall craftiness. Seriously. I’m joining up with 31 other bloggers to bring you the best fresh new ideas for Fall. You are going to want to get your decorating on this weekend! Knowing the immense creative talent that would be flowing…
Almost a year ago I came across a three tiered shelf at a garage sale. My friend was covered with envy. She really wanted it. I’m sure I should have just given it to her, but for whatever reason I hung on to it. Last week I was at Goodwill and what do I spy?…
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Swamp to backyard oasis: ok guys! Welcome to our backyard. Be prepared. There was a swamp here. No Photoshop editing, it was really this bad. I have lots of pictures to share today. I just remember the layers and layers we went through to get the junk out of the yard. We unearthed skillets, clothes,…
Fall Favorites DIY and Decor Last week I joined some friends for a #findingfall link party. We had some really great projects show up. I want to share my favorite, plus a few more Fall ideas that I think you will enjoy! Don’t forget to head over and see what everyone else’s favorite are! Architecture…
As I disrobed the mantel I stood back and announced to my husband I was feeling a symmetrical scape coming on. “I don’t like symmetry” he said. “Me neither” I replied. We are not people who decorate or do much all in a row, balanced and in symmetry. It’s just not in my wheelhouse. Nonetheless…
Curb Appeal. It’s a real thing. This house had none. It was overgrown and in major disarray. Especially to two people who owned a landscape construction company. Honestly the yard didn’t scare us too much. It was the one thing we knew we could fix. The rest of the house was a little more…
Ways to make holiday decorating fun and easy! I want to decorate for ALL the holidays. Really I do. But it overwhelms me sometimes. It gets expensive. It feels like a lot of work. Then life just happens. Do you ever feel that way? I decided to make a list of a few things that…
Broken Headboard Bench Hit the brakes. As we drove past the Goodwill I could see it out of the corner of my eye. This crazy cool headboard. Knowing me like he does my husband was already turning the car around. Bless him. As I nonchalantly approached my find I was preparing a go price in my…
Garage Turned Guest Cottage Makeover I’m not sure what made us decide to turn the garage into a guest house, but it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. With both sets of parents living out of town it was really meant to be a place for them to stay when they visit. It…
It’s almost here, It’s almost here. I start to get a little giddy when I imagine heading under my favorite little bridge. The sleepy road that gently winds through the trees and leads me to a treasure hunter’s paradise. Straight to acres and fields and tents and roadways and miles of glorious stuff just waiting for…
See how I created something from nothing with this free basket makeover! A few weeks ago my daughter and I had an afternoon to ourselves. All the boys in our lives were out of town. Sweet girl time. We made our way through a few thrift shops and got one item I was particularly proud…