Painted Piano: Finally! Piano painted! I feel like shouting this from the mountaintops! Hey friends, thanks for stopping by today, I love having you over, wish it were in real life. ;) I FINALLY got around to having the painted piano I always wanted...I have been talking about this project for over a year now. There were multiple problems like time and indecisiveness pushing the brakes on this makeover. If any of you are furniture purist who can't stand to see painted furniture, now is the ... continue reading...
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How Can I Take One Step Closer To The Lord?
My friend Melanie is a dependable prayer warrior and woman of wisdom. She has been walking with me on the blogging journey for a few years now and it has been an honor to call her friend. I thought she would be a fitting guest for the last post of my guest series Grow Your Faith. Melanie is a wealth of knowledge and here she will tell you a little bit about how you can delve even deeper into your spiritual growth... It was really the weirdest thing the way it happened. Women would approach ... continue reading...
Branded Stencil Farmhouse Tray
How to Get a Branded Look with a Stencil Stencils are such a fun and easy way to decorate or update an old item. I've had this brand new serving tray for a year now, it's just been waiting to be put together. For such an easy project, I can't believe I drug my feet this long! Lately I've been wanting to try different techniques and add more layers and depth to my painting projects. A small tray is a great place to start and get some practice, it was perfect for my "branding" idea. This tray ... continue reading...
The Farm Grows – Chickens & Guinea Pigs Galore
Meet our Latest Kids! Well, our sweet little city farm is growing! If you have been following along we transformed the kid's playhouse into a chicken coop and they have never been happier about a change! We finally made a trip to a chicken breeder not to far from our house, Cindy from Bird and Bee Farm was great to work with. She had multiple varieties to chose from and the place was so clean and tidy. If you are anywhere around the Rockdale, Texas area you should seek her out, here is a link ... continue reading...
Growing Through Grief
Y'all. I was instantly drawn to Amanda the moment I read her words about her hot husband plowin' up potatoes on their farm. Not only is she a wife to her farmer man she is a mama to SIX little ones, and she can write some beautiful truth. I got to meet her and pray with her a few years ago and have been blessed by her wisdom ever since. I know you will be too. Here is a lesson she has learned from the farm: He held out his hands, a frown on his face and disgust in his voice. “This is gross! ... continue reading...
Two Ideas to Save Money on Re-upholstering: Coffee Sack Covered Stool
Footstool Makeover Using a Coffee Sack Hey friends, hope your week is going well! Don't forget to check out the rest of the summertime tablescapes that went live today here (links are at the bottom). I am sharing this cute little foot stool makeover today. I snagged this baby for $3 at a garage sale. Isn't it cute!? You can see what I did with the frames here, still working on the lazy susan! Here's the thing...upholstery can get expensive quickly. Even a little bit of fabric can cost a good ... continue reading...
Lemon & Watermelon Summer Tablescape
Summer is in full blown play mode here and the temperature gauge is the biggest tattletale of all. Y'all it's hot! We have been blowin' and goin' this summer, playing, swimming and just tooling around town. I am fully in love with summer and the lax schedule it provides. Today I am sharing a fun summer tablescape to help set the mood. My kids have professed their love and appreciation of a decorated table, noting how bare it looks when not dressed for the occasion and this mama is happy to ... continue reading...
Growing In Faith At The End Of The Road
GROWING IN FAITH AT THE END OF THE ROAD What a treat I have for you today dear friends. My friend Vickie Henderson is sharing a glimpse into her life. Her story is a good one, she is a Obstetrician by trade, but I believe her truest gift is writing about her walk with God. Please take a minute to check out her blog, information follows her excerpt: This post contains some affiliate links, this means should you make a purchase I may receive a small commission, your price stays the same. Thank ... continue reading...
Grow in His Rest
This young lady is a bundle of delight and smiles. To be around her will light up your day, she truly overflows with love and sunshine is always on her face. Lanissa is the head of Becoming Ministries, a beautiful ministry for young women, please visit her sight and pass it on to a young woman in your life! Here are some encouraging words AND a free gift from my precious friend: Hi Hunt and Host friends! My name is Lanissa and maybe like some of you, this time of year starts to feel like ... continue reading...
4th of July Decorating Ideas from the Dollar Store
Red, White & Blue Dollar Store Ideas Hi friends! If you are ready to get some fun 4th of July projects going on a tight budget you just hit the jackpot! I have an easy July 4th garland for you today along with some other cute projects made from Dollar Store materials! Be sure to check out my friend's projects below then make a run to the closest $1 shop you can find!Any kind of garland or swag makes my heart happy and when it's this simple it's even better! As I was crusin' the aisles at ... continue reading...
