I can VIVIDLY remember sitting in the computer lab at Texas A&M University twenty years ago, crying with my fingers on a keyboard. I had a final paper due. Writing was so painfully hard for me that I couldn’t stand it. My degree is in Industrial Distribution, which is an engineering business degree, heavy on math,…
Old lampshades are a dime a dozen at thrift stores and garages sales. One of my favorite (and easiest) projects was from a dollar shade I bought on a whim at a garage sale just because I liked the bones of it. There are fun things to make your lampshade completely new or a few…
It’s funny how you can look at something for years and never see the obvious. When we moved into our home 4 1/2 years ago I was bewildered by what to do with these cubbies surrounding a window in our kitchen area. It seemed obvious to display plates or knick knacks, but whatever I put…
We never use our front door. No one does unless they are a new guest to the house…and then they only use it once. EVERYONE uses the side door to our kitchen. It was so dull and boring so I wanted to liven it up with some fresh potted plant décor. As I planted I…
You guys know I love all things old. But sometimes you have to make due and buy something new and make it look old. Like these new crates I bought and transformed them into old looking wall storage. Plus I’m going to show you how to hang crates on the wall. Thanks to Vintage Sign…
All these years and I have never shared the kid’s playhouse with you guys. When we moved into our home four and a half years ago the space in our yard felt daunting and HUGE. Our home sits on almost 1.5 acres of what was once a weedy mess. Ideas and dreams kept me up…
I get the most questions about painting furniture. It seems daunting, but once you know a few tricks you can tackle some projects yourself without fear. I’ve shared how to make your own chalky paint, how to spray paint and even a tool that helps with all of these. Now I am showing you how…
Round Top Antiques Week has come and gone yet again. It’s still my happy place. Aisles, rows, tents, miles and pastures full of the things I love. It’s a treasure hunter’s paradise. I took close to a gazillion pictures this go round so get your drooling eyes ready. As I hunt through the fields trends emerge….
Tips to love on your favorite blog! Every other blog post I write is for you. Today is kinda about me. I’m sorry. Really I LOVE to share ideas, creativity and friendship through this space. But today is a little different, I’m letting you see behind the scenes of a blog for a few reasons, the…
I’m a messy painter. It’s a fact. It doesn’t mean I’m a bad painter, I just get it everywhere. My artist friend says that’s a sign of creative people. I’m sticking with her theory 🙂 I got a new toy that has helped me wrangle in splatters and spills, over-spray and oops moments and it…
10 Tips To Change A Room Re-decorate her room was the #1 item on my daughter’s birthday wish list. Well, she asked for that and chickens, which we are working on. (eeeek and yayyy!) (Update, they are here, meet the chicks) After all she is turning 12 and entering that tween stage of life, outgrowing…
How to Drill a Pocket Hole Our family loves to play games. Now that my youngest is old enough to join in we often sit around the big table in our living room and play various board games. The problem is we never really have enough seating around the coffee table that is close enough…
DIY Bird Nest Wreath Turn an old shutter into a simple bird nest wreath to show off in your nest. Perfect spring inspiration inspired by our feathered friends! If you sit still outside long enough and listen you will hear tiny chirps filling the air. Spring brings baby everything. Intricately wrapped straw, branches and…
Chicken Wire Cloche Tutorial This spring table has a few elements you can steal for spring or Easter decorating ideas. Like a chicken wire cloche or newspaper nest. Nothing cost much and most of it you already have! What’s even more inspiring about today’s post is the fact that it comes with extra ideas as part…
Upcycle thrifted planters for spring home decorating ideas. Sometimes you have to think outside the pot. This spring I wanted to add some fresh greenery to the scene. I looked high and low for some faux plants I could live with, but they just weren’t for me. Luckily I had some garage sale finds stacked…