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regorganizing the linen closet
This weekend, I decided to start working on some organizing projects. So many closets, drawers, cabinets, and other storage areas haven't been properly sorted and organized. We got things good...
The Brot Box | homemade German bread
I want to let you know that I've been working very hard and making tremendous sacrifices for your benefit over the past couple of weeks. I mean, this was the kind of work that is way over and above...
1970 home renovation | working on the side of the house
I realized I haven't shared what we've been doing along the side of the house. It's still in the works, but I think it's important to share the reality of a home renovation... Sometimes progress...
fall baking with Walmart
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by and contains affiliate links. As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. As the chilly weather has started to show up more...
Lucketts Fall Market 2023
Another Lucketts Market has come and gone and, I must say that I love attending the event as a shopper instead of a vendor. Both are fun, but it's a lot more enjoyable to just show up and enjoy all...
a simple home upgrade
In the middle of larger projects that have to be spaced out over a few days, weeks, or months, I like to sprinkle in ones that take a few minutes. It helps me make progress and check something off...
front door details
Last week, I showed our front door makeover HERE and in this post, I wanted to share the hardware details as well as how the door looks from the inside of the house now. It is a small change, but...
three art exercises to loosen up & get unstuck
Sometimes it's little things that make you feel stuck. A few months ago, I stopped filming art videos and tutorials. I was busy and the house was noisy and messy due to renovations, but that...
1970 home renovation | painting the shutters & front door
Over the past week, I set aside a couple of days to continue chipping away on painting the exterior of the house. You can see the first two posts about painting the exterior of the house HERE and...
the 1810 mantel
A few weeks ago, when I was out and about to pick up the recliner for the living room, I decided to stop in one of my favorite local antique shops. In case you missed the recliner, I found it on...
the vintage Drexel dining set & recovering a chair seat
A few of you noticed the new dining room set when I shared the fall tablescape earlier this week. We bought an antique dining set last year just a few days before Christmas off of Facebook...
1970 home renovation | painting the exterior | part two
Before the rain came over the weekend, Jeff, my mom, and I worked last Thursday and Friday to make a sizeable dent in painting the exterior trim and siding on our house. The weather truly was...
fall entertaining with Walmart
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by . As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. Last week was the first week that felt like fall and it was glorious. I mourn that the...
maple house collective | small shop spotlight
A few years ago, I worked with The Maple House Collective, a small business based in Washington state that sells antiques and housewares online and eventually in a renovated barn. I love following...
1970 home renovation | painting the exterior
I've had the exterior paint sitting in the garage since the beginning of the summer, but I just didn't want to paint in the heat. I imagined I would spend a day painting and then jump into the pool...
green velvet seat covers
While I had the sewing machines out and my mom's help, I decided to make seat covers for the barrel-back French chairs I've had for years. I have wanted to cover the vintage cushions on these...
custom-built shelf by the side door
One of the downsides to taking down the walls in the kitchen is that we lost the "mud room" area. It was small, but it at least provided a landing area for shoes and such that was hidden from...
kitchen eating area light fixture & lamps plus giveaway
We're paying a little visit back to the kitchen again in this post! We are still working on little finishing touches and I am sure we always will be. I don't ever call a room done, but done for...
the kent house
The house in Kent, a neighborhood of Washington DC hit the market last week and I wanted to share pictures of how this gorgeous house turned out! I'm going to share a few photos, but you can see...
doors to the dining room & dining room updates
One of the details I loved about this 1970s house when we first looked at it was the doors leading to the dining room. It's one of those architectural details you don't usually find in newer...
slipcovered living room ottoman
As I've been sharing about the soft furnishings in our living/family room this week, several people have asked about the coexistence of our cats with upholstered and slipcovered pieces. Having...
new sixpenny living room sofa
When I shared the slipcovered recliner yesterday, several of you noted the preview of the new Sixpenny sofa. Today, I'm going to share the entire sofa as well as a review of the style and fabric I...
making a slipcover for a recliner
Shortly after we moved in, I bought a manual wingchair recliner off of Facebook Marketplace for $40. I had a feeling it would be a "placeholder" for a nicer recliner in the future, but it seemed...
one of my secrets to a productive day & Brooklinen Labor Day sale
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen, who is currently running a 20% Labor Day sale now through September 6, 2023. As always, all words and opinions are honest and my own. I'm often...
antique pine cabinet in the foyer
I picked up a charming antique pine cabinet at the Lucketts Spring Market and, because the house was in upheaval from the kitchen renovation still, it went straight into the garage. It occurred to...
a little shelf tweaking
We finally started school in our neck of the woods, which is both cause for celebration and mourning. I am excited for the rhythm that comes with the routine school days force us into. I find I am...
fall Walmart fashion | classic blue & white staples
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by . As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. | | | | | | | We moved into our house almost a year ago! Can you believe that? We still...
commissioned paintings
This is sort of turning into art week here on the blog. There is just a lot happening with my artwork right now, so that's what was in the hopper to share. I do have some other home projects going...
dream partnership
This is one of those you-just-never-know stories that goes all the way back to 2004 when I ordered a book from a home decor book club. The book was called . The cover of that book is unfortunate,...
August 2023 original art sale preview
The art side of my business has been slowly chugging along for a few years. I go through spurts and seasons but didn't really commit to producing enough to have regular art sales (about once every...
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