This year (2016) I felt a strong call to step up the task of hiding God's word in my heart. And helping my family do the same. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 Anyone who knows me in person knows my memory is HORRIBLE! It's a serious problem, my mom and I are similar in this regard and we continually make jokes about our lack of retention. But the truth is, how are you going to follow God if you don't know Him AND His word? You can't follow ... continue reading...
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Roadside Save to Gold Leaf Gorgeous
This is my first month to join up with a fun group of ladies who love to flip some furniture. Each month we have a new theme and it is always great to see how everyone interprets the suggestion into a makeover. Creative minds are so fun. This month's theme is Inspired By Chocolate. I can't lie. I was stumped. I like to think I have a few good tricks up my sleeve, but this one got me. Soooo...you're gonna have to follow me down the rabbit trail of why this piece makes me think of ... continue reading...
It’s Not All About Paint: Add Fabric To Your DIY
It's true that I will paint just about anything that sits still long enough. There is hardly a more transforming, affordable, game changer substance available than paint. But...every once and a while you need a little somthin' extra. A little oomph. Today fabric was the added interest my project needed. Here's how it worked: Last summer I scooped up these sweet little tulip candle sticks from a North Carolina thrift shop. I think they were two bucks. I knew they would be perfect for ... continue reading...
A Valentine For Everyone!
Valentine treats abound today friends! First off I joined three other lovely bloggers that want to share not only their homes with you, but their hearts as well. I know you will love them. They each have a gorgeous home, style and spirit that is all their own. We all felt a special call to tell you about the greatest love we know. I shared my Valentine's Day mantel earlier this week...and the mixed metal theme I went with this year. Today I am expanding on the ... continue reading...
Love Like Paint: Mixed Metal Valentine
This month's Junk Revision Challenge was about Valentines. I have laid low the last month and this project excited me and got me back on track and on focus for the coming year. For this Valentine's I decided to go with a mixed metal theme and venture away from the expected pink and red. Here is the story of how it all came together, what this piece means to me and some direction for the blog. Make sure you check out the links below to my counterpart's precious projects! Recently, I had a ... continue reading...
1960’s DIY Side Table Makeover With Homemade Chalk Paint
Give an old 1960's side table a makeover using my homemade chalk paint recipe. When this little 1960's beauty caught my eye I was really thinking it would be great fun for a kid's room. A little side table makeover was in order. Labeled $15 at a thrift store, it was actually half price day and I got it for eight bucks! Then it sat outside my house for the last four months or so and I devised a different plan for it. I have Christmas to thank. The house reconstruction once the ... continue reading...
Soda Crate Jewelry Organizer
Soda Crate Jewelry Organizer The Junk ReVision Challenge this month is a good one! January is all about fresh starts, getting your house in order from the holiday chaos and organizing away...at least that's what has been happenin' around here! Please be sure to swing by the blogs of my junk loving friends below to see how they transformed trash to organizational treasure. This dated soda crate was destined for the dump when I rescued it from a friend's trash pile. I ... continue reading...
2015 Top Ten
What a year it has been! I started this little blog barely over a year ago for my 40th birthday. The learning curve has been steep and the adventure joy filled. As I look back over the year and think about all the small victories and moments of frustration, I know for sure I wouldn't do it any different. I've learned about myself, my friends, my style and my calling. I sincerely hope you all have enjoyed what this little place on the web has brought to the table. I plan on spending time ... continue reading...
Coconut Crème Cupcakes: A Very Versatile Party Recipe
Coconut Crème Cupcakes... I'm reluctant to share this recipe. It's that good. It's kind of my secret weapon. However, it was shared with me a long time ago and I must pass on the favor. People have very definite opinions about coconut and you may be thinking of passing by this recipe just because of the name. BUT... if I didn't tell you there was coconut in these cupcakes, you would never know! It really is cream of coconut, not the stringy coconut you may be thinking of and it's ... continue reading...
Artistic Advent: Week 5, Free Printable
Merry Christmas dear friends! We have come so far! I hope you have finished your book, The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp.(affiliate link) If you haven't, that's ok...keep reading! It is a book to be enjoyed anytime. This week the project is my gift to you...a free Advent printable! As I pondered over the pictures in my head I know the last days before Christmas are filled with travel, wrapping, cooking and visiting. No one has time for projects. So I did it for you. The free Advent ... continue reading...
