sharing my passion for all things home
Christmas is over and I'm itching to get started on some new projects. But, first, I wanted to go back to see a little of what I accomplished in 2013. Here's a quick re-cap of some of my favorite makeovers and projects this past year: 1. Tween Girl's Room Makeover: My daughter and I worked on this room together -- she … [Read more...]
I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! I had all of these grand plans to blog over the holiday, but it has been so busy! I've been relaxing, planning projects and trying to get organized. My Christmas decor is still up and it will be until the New Year. I might even share a few more pictures of it because I got some … [Read more...]
I really love decorating with the "real thing" whenever possible. Real pumpkins, real gourds, real flowers...you get the idea.But, I live in Texas. It is not always practical to decorate with the real thing.Why?#1. If I put that stuff out now, it will rot by Halloween.#2. If I can actually find the real thing in stores right now, it will rot by … [Read more...]
I was 32 when I got married and my husband was 34. Getting married a little later in life meant we both came with stuff...a lot of it! I had an apartment full of furniture and he had a house full. Not just his own bachelor stuff, but a lot of inherited pieces that came from his grandparents. One of those pieces was this grandfather … [Read more...]
Remember my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Old Violet china hutch I fixed up last year? I bought it on Craig's List almost a year ago and transformed it from dark-stained and dull to this blue beauty. Before I bought it, I knew that the width and depth were perfect for my space, but I also knew that it was lacking a little on height. … [Read more...]
I've had a lot of questions and comments about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, so I thought I'd take a few minutes to explain the pros and the cons of ASCP in a short post (well, kind of a short post). Basically, everyone wants to know what is so great about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and what is all the fuss about? Is ASCP the right product for your … [Read more...]
I was surfing my favorite blogs this morning and saw Thrifty Decor Chick's post about her new ASCP Aubusson Blue dresser in her foyer. Isn't it gorgeous?! If you've been hanging around here for any length of time, you have probably figured out that I am a sucker for the color blue. When I started thinking about it, it made me kind of chuckle.My … [Read more...]
Have you ever noticed those charming little chalkboard easels in front of cute shops and boutiques? I have. And, I'm not sure why but I have a thing for them. They're such an inviting part of the decor in front of my favorite places. (All photos via Pinterest) One day while I was shopping at a fun little boutique it occurred to me that an … [Read more...]
To date, I have painted two things with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. My china hutch: (ASCP Old Violet, clear wax) And my coffee table: (ASCP Aubusson Blue, dark wax) I absolutely loved working with the paint and have been itching to do more. Here's the part where I go on and on about the paint (and, no, I am not a paid spokesperson!)... I love … [Read more...]
I bought this cute little china hutch packed with potential on Craig's list a couple of months ago because I needed something small for my dining room. It's a little shorter than I'd like it to be but I plan to fix that by finding some cute little legs, so this re-do is not quite complete yet. But here it is so far. It went from this: To … [Read more...]
