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…
Decorating with Architectural Elements If you are like me (and I think you are a touch or you wouldn’t be here 😉 )you like old stuff. Old houses, old people, old ways. The thing is we can’t always have an old house or expensive old antiques. But we can add age to our new stuff…
I sat in the middle of the church and stared at the rows of heads lining the pews in front of me. Over and over I felt this strange but simple message. Your presence is enough. We were gathered to celebrate the life of my best friend’s dad. He had suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. His death was literally…
Stencils kind of remind me of grapes circling a kitchen. You know the popular 80’s/90’s décor that ultimately gave stencils a semi-bad wrap? Luckily stencils are back in a big way because they allow you to make some easy décor updates like the farmhouse touch I am sharing today! They’ve come along way since the…
We all know Joanna Gaines has the magic touch these days and her popular show Fixer Upper drives fans to her Waco, Texas store Magnolia Market by the thousands. Luckily I live just a hop down the highway and have had the chance to visit on multiple occasions. Last week I made and early spring…
We all get in a rut sometimes and our prayer life is no different. Set on auto pilot we spew out a standard prayer and if you’re anything like me sometimes it gets to be like I’m talking to a genie in a bottle. Throwing out requests and wishes like pennies down a wishing well. Friends, that’s no…
A relaxing bath is one of life’s most glorious treasures. Adding a bath tray with a book rest makes it even better. Making your own bath caddy is one of the easiest and least expensive luxuries you can do for yourself. Seriously ladies – this is a must do weekend project! I have seen a…