I want to give you a little update on the desk I painted with a homemade chalk paint mixture. I had not previously used this method and I was more than a bit skeptical. I mean, it seems weird to mix paint with plaster. Add the final step of waxing painted furniture and it sounded [...]
Best of DIY – 2013 Top: Marshmallow Shooter – We made these for my kids 1/2 year birthday parties in the park. They were definitely the hit of the party, especially with the grownups. Middle Left: Home Office Transformation – I love, love, love this office/playroom space. The chalkboard wall is so much fun and [...]
I am a master at creating work for myself. I could have ordered a compact desk for sixty dollars and spent an hour putting it together, but that would have been too easy. Instead, I spotted an old teacher’s desk put to the curb. It was dismantled and in several states of disrepair. I knew [...]
Since we’re all friends here, I’m going to ask you to show me a little grace. This post needs grace and maybe a teeny bit of imagination. I’ve not claimed to be a style, DIY, or home blog. Not at all. I’m just living my little life in my tiny part of this world and [...]
If you follow along on facebook, you know I had a coupon for a free sample of paint, actually two samples. I’m not great at choosing paint colors. I have 5 gallons of the ugliest paint on the planet to prove my history of bad choices, but I am extremely impressed by Valspar’s spring line [...]
It’ll be a miracle if I ever learn to take a descent picture with my auto-focus camera. You’ll have to forgive my lack of talent. I’m about to show you what a woman does who is snowed in for too long. She paints five layers of polish on her nails. Isn’t it cool though? I [...]
The other day I found a freshly painted green patch floating in a wall of brick. Thankfully I had my camera. Green is good. I’m not sure, but I think he’s waiting for run-off from the gutter. No, I did not teach him to do that.
Either you guys learned to read on decorating magazines or I do not watch nearly enough HGTV. I asked for living room advice and you gave it to me. I appreciate all the good ideas, emails, and in-depth comments. I am only sorry that I have not been able to respond to each one of [...]
I believe I’ve finally decided on some paint colors for my new house. I say ‘decided’, however I am woman and I am fickle. That’s a line from Popeye. My kids used to think he said “she is woman and she is a pickle.” They would laugh and laugh and till this day don’t believe [...]
I found this cabinet sitting on the side of the rode with a few assorted pieces of junk. It was displayed junk so I knew it wasn’t FREE. I LOVE FREE JUNK! This cabinet, however, cost me $10. I know I got ripped off…isn’t that what you were thinking? Just trust me…a little TLC and [...]
