A friend said to me, “I know someone that needs to get rid of two 14 foot long pews. I thought maybe you would like to have them.” Seriously?!….uh…yes! Pews are just the thing I wanted for my front porch. They invoke the feeling of worship and peace. At least they do it for me….
We did it! There were lots of problems, pains and sweat. But it’s done. Here you go…… Here’s what it used to look like when you walked in the door…. And here it is now….. The only things I bought were paint, curtains and one clock (you’ll see that in a minute). Everything else was…
One thing I have learned through my decorating adventures is if you take away the color from a room, but you want to add character….you have to add texture. That can be a challenge. I am trying to use a lot of different woods, twine, fabrics and papers to add interest. I like a vintage…
I am one day away from my deadline for finishing my marathon bedroom makeover. If you’ve been keeping up with me over the weekend, then you know it’s been full of craziness. The worst part, by a country mile, is that I have really, really hurt my back. It is painful to move at all…
Phew! After yesterday I thought we might not make my Labor Day deadline. But this morning is a new day and things are looking up. Can I stop for a minute here and tell you how wonderful my kids are? With my back out, they stepped in and have been working like little sweatshop laborers….
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” That’s my motto. Ok, I told you I would be completely honest with you, so my motto would really be more like, “If at first you don’t succeed, cry a lot, then beg your husband to let you go over budget, drag your aching back to…
Here on my blog you’re going to get it all…the good, the bad and the ugly. Today I’m sharing with you the ugly. The very ugly. I, in my insane mind, decided to stay up late into the night and finish the wall treatment. I knew that it would be better done in the quiet…
Here I sit. Or should I say LIE. Flat on the floor. In complete exhaustion. The walls are painted. All of the furniture is painted and the cabinet we are making to cover the TV is halfway built. Tomorrow will be as full as today was. I am doing a treatment on the walls that…
Before I show you this picture….you have to promise not to judge me. Do you promise? Cross your heart and hope to die? OK then…… DUH put these in my Christmas stocking last year. He thought it would be funny since I have such vivid memories of them from when I was a kid. I…
I’ve been getting the bedroom ready and now I need your help. I’m planning to put one large word in the room. Not a phrase….a word. So I want your ideas. Here are some words I’ve come up with so far… Peace Dream Serenity Calm Renew Home Sweet Joy Family Bless or Blessings Sancuary Our…