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Before/After: Painted Furniture
I’ve had this piece of furniture since the beginning of time and why on earth I haven’t painted it before now, I do not know. You probably have this piece of furniture too, don’t you? Or at least a...
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Queen Chair Before/After and a Fair Little Brunch
I’ve been wanting to re-upholster this chair since I first bought it on clearance at T.J.Maxx. There was a rip in the upholstery which I disguised for 5 years with a throw. Finally, I painted it (a...
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Fall Mantel
my mantel is always an evolving work-in-progress i made the rosette necklace yesterday and i thought it looked nice on the mantel… but David probably doesn’t like it–at least not strung around his...
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Skirted Table Dessert Buffet
I’m not gonna lie, it’s hard to host anything at your house when you homeschool. There are books and #2 pencils and notebook paper e.very.where. This buffet that I’ve had for many years has recently...
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Master Bedroom Vision Board
While I was camping-it-up in MN, I got a fun little email surprise. Darlene finished my vision board for the master. This is my take on restrained, sultry, and symmetric. There are some yummy pieces...
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31 Days|Day 3 Defining my Vision
When you’re building a house or remodeling your kitchen or rearranging your furniture in your living room, it helps to have a vision. I learned a lot about vision while working with Darlene from...
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Decorating with Plants
My dear friend and blogging mentor the Nester is hosting a great party today featuring plants in the home. I LOVE my house plants and am so excited to participate. I confess that I’m a little lazy...
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Around the House, summer edition
Did I mention I love summer? I’m working on a post to tell you all about what we’re doing this summer but in case I never finish it, you should know that I love summer with all my southern soul. In...
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The Sultry Master
Until I can decide which of the 356 pictures to show you from our Fourth of July Fest, I thought I’d show you some progress in my bedroom. I’m finally getting furniture and some art work in this...
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My Paint Colors
Because this well could be the most asked question in recent times, I thought it was high time I put all the paint colors in one post. Here’s the only glitch. I can’t remember the paint color of the...
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BHG digital {my house}
Darlene informed me this weekend that there was digital version of my BHG’s story that can be downloaded onto mobile devices. I was so happy because a) there was a photo of all the kids that was not...
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Living with Open Shelving, the pros and cons
I’ve been singing the praises of open shelving for years. When I remodeled my first kitchen and painted my lower cabinets turquoise, I took off upper doors to give my kitchen the look of open...
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Living With a Multipurpose Room:: Workroom, pros and cons and a Giveaway
I’ve been focusing on “Home” this month and let me remind you that if you’ve been doing any home projects—organizing, redecorating, cooking, gardening, etc—that you’d like to share, please link up...
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Eclectic Fall Mantel
I’ve been trying over the past few years to decorate for the seasons from stuff I already own or can clip from my yard. I just collect things I love over time and try to find ways to use them in a...
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Laundry Room Reveal……
Edited to add: I’m joining Kelly’s Show us Your House Party. Click here to see more decorating and home ideas. I did this project in January and already want to change it. I. am. so. fickle....
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Spring Fever
You might assume that all I did this weekend was quote Loretta Lynn. You would almost be right. However, while Stevie had a real fever and cough (so sorry honey…that I gave you all my germs) I had a...
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10 minutes to a Room You Love…..or…..5 Hours to 5 Rooms You Kinda Like
What you are about to witness has been performed by professionals. Please do not try this at home. Upon Marcus’ urging and twisting of my arm, I tried a 5 hour energy drink. And then another. And...
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The Spring Winds Blow
In my twisted logic, spring equals a can of white spray paint and some comfy flip flops. So while my girls recited ”The Wind” by Robert Louis Stevenson, I braved the March wind with a can of spray...
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White spray paint+green plants=Spring
Warning, you may need a mask to enter this post ’cause I’m Hooked on White Spray Paint. First, let me start this little spring-y goodness with an introduction. Meet my new pool guy. He is a her. Her...
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Feathers, eggs and painted wood…..
Today, I’m giving you a sneak peek into my ‘Cottage Kitchen Makeover’. And I’m planning on hosting a Mr. Linky party of my own Monday when I make my big reveal. I hope you’ll join me…this is my first...
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