Wahoo!! I’ve made to my 2nd year blogiversary and I want to thank YOU readers for all your love and support. Without you I wouldn’t be here! Just wait until you see the desk giveaway I have for you!
Let me take a minute to reflect on my beginnings. It all began on Mother’s Day two years ago when I signed up for my blog, though didn’t actually start posting anything until the early part of the following June. I took most of May to learn, set things up, and create graphics. I was bleary eyed from all the code, but having a blast learning.
As of last May I was new to being a mom of 6, had to run in high gear because I had medical bills to pay from being in the NICU with our babe, so off I went like a mad-woman painting and selling furniture in my shop. There were times we needed the money the next day and I was scrambling around trying to figure out how we were going to make the payment, and my latest piece would be listed and sell within a half hour. BAM!
MEMORY LANE
God is so good. He knew what we needed and when. Like when I finished this feed sack chair. It sold lightning fast and was a hit on the internet. 
I like to highlight some of my favorite pieces over the last year. One was an antique table makeover with my favorite color: Aqua 
There’s also my ugly duckling dressing table makeover… 
…my sewing cabinet repurpose… 
…and my Ikea Rast Hack. It was fun! 
During the last year, most of my blogging was furniture related because of my need to provide that extra income. We even had to put our bedroom remodel on hold because there was no time to work in there, while trying to pay bills.
It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that we were able to announce the grand finale…FINALLY!! It’s a must-read for sure.
My channel back chair which was sort of celebratory piece because we had paid off our bills within a year, and I had been wanting to do that chair for 2 years.
I also have to mention my sewing fabric storage I was finally able to implement. Finally, I have regained my sanity. tsk.
I also had fun creating my first video tutorial for farmhouse cotton branches.
BARN WOOD
And check out this reclaimed wood heaven I found!
My husband and I now do custom wood projects utilizing that source.
Now, it’s been a miraculous year and it’s only by God’s grace I’ve made it this far. I NEVER could have done it without my husband and my six wonderful children. They are everything to me…there are no words to describe how precious I hold them in my heart.
DESK GIVEAWAY
To celebrate all our blessings, I have the privilege of refinishing this desk and chair so that one of my readers could be blessed too.
Yep, you read that right. This set has been refinished for you to WIN and have shipped right to your door. WOOT! A value of over $500!!
I would love someone to have this special place to sit, read, write, do whatever they need to do to take a breath. Maybe a place to pray or enjoy devotions, or just a place to keep things that are yours alone.
The desk has been given a brand new finish on the top and the cabinet has a whitewashed green treatment to coordinate with the floral upholstery.
I’M SO EXCITED that I can do this desk giveaway!!
I give all glory to God and also a HUGE thank you to my awesome DIY Furniture Girls who have sponsored me in this event.
If you’re ready to win it, then just complete entries in the widget below (sorry for U.S. residents only) HEADS UP! You can earn 5 more entries each day by pinning the giveaway and it ends this Sunday at noon! So share the love.
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Congrats Larissa! What a year it has been for you! I’ll be honest – I don’t think I could choose just one favorite item from your shop if you paid me! I really do love so many of them. Wishing you many more blessings for year 3!!
Thank you, Stacy! Yes, what a year indeed. You rock your shop too!! 🙂
I agree..Beautiful work!
Thank you, Erin. So glad you stopped by!
I’ve been eyeing that soap plaque for awhile now…it would be perfect in my black and white bathroom!!
Sweet! Thank you for stopping by to help me celebrate!
Congrats on your 2nd anniversary. I enjoy reading about your projects or just looking at the pictures.
Thank you so much, Sharon. It’s been a blast!
My favorite piece in your shop is the Walnut Art Deco waterfall desk and chair.
Thank you for being such an inspiration. I am just now getting ready to start blogging and I am spending about a month just following all of you experienced bloggers, gathering ideas, and getting ready to set up my own blog page! You have had a great year and God has blessed you to be able to use your talents to get all your bills paid off! What a blessing!
Congratulations on your anniversary !!! I adore reading about and seeing your projects in my in box, this desk set is absolutely gorgeous!!!
So happy to hear and I am excited to be able to do this giveaway! 😀
What an awesome giveaway!! Thank you for doing this. I would love to win.
Yay! So happy I can do this for someone.
Love, love love the Westinghouse milk glass containers!
You and me both!
I adore your blog and your Etsy store. Love it when you post pictures of your precious family. I always wanted a large family, but that wasn’t God’s plan for us. Now that they are getting older, I’m loving getting a chance to decorate with beautiful things to make our home warm and inviting. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Thank you for your heartfelt words. Yes, I am very blessed and love to share how He works in our lives. So glad you stopped by!
the link on highstyle restyle has a typo in it. on the entry form above. Thanks for a great contest!!!!
Ooh…thank you! Fixed it! 🙂
Love your style!! I have been following for quite a while and your story is so inspiring and so is your work. Please continue to inspire and share you and your family’s hard work! Thanks so much.
So sweet of you to say – thank you. I hope to continue as long as the Lord is willing!
Larissa, congrats to you girl! I pray you many more blogaiversaries!
Excellent work as per always. Good luck to every one!
Thank you so much, Hope! I love your name BTW. 🙂
Oh Larissa, I so love your bedroom! It’s romantic, vintage, humble and just lovely!
I also love, love, love your desk and chair giveaway!
What a blessed woman you are!
P.S. Happy be-lated Mother’s Day!
I ran across your blog a couple of weeks ago…..Getting ready to sell my home after 45 years ( large home, small lady)..I fell in love with your bedroom make over..all that white !!! I have always been pretty modern, your room has changed all that ! Sooo, I have decided that no matter where I land at 65, my taste has changed…Thank You so much for the inspiration ,,Congrats on your blog…& Happy Home !!
Your comment means so much…really. I wish you the best in your move and transition time. It can be crazy and fun! 😀
I tried to comment over on my favorite piece but couldn’t for some reason so here goes:
I absolutely ADORE the green sewing cabinet! That green color is to die for and I love how you re-purposed this sweet find and gave what would have been junk, New Life.
This desk and chair set are totally gorgeous. I love the energy that you give to this pieces. Truly works of he-art.
Happy blogiversary!
Ange
All these comments are just so wonderful and I thank you for taking the time to stop.
Woo hoo!!!!! I am so excited for you Larissa!! I am so looking forward to scrolling back through all these awesome posts. Sharing everywhere today!
Thank YOU, Karen for helping make this possible. {{hugs}}
I love, Love, LOVE the Handcrafted Farmhouse Entry Bedroom Bench with Storage ~ Rustic Cottage Style.
One of my favorites too! 😉
Wow, that is one sweet and generous giveaway Larissa! Lucky winner who scores this one. Happy 2nd Blogiversary…can’t believe you’ve only been blogging for two years. Like the saying goes, “You’ve Come A Long Way Baby”.
Congratulations on your second anniversary dear friend! Loving your makeover and I KNOW the one lucky winner will be so happy with your design! Thanks for sharing your special time & including me as a co-sponsor!!
Thank you so much for making this possible, Wendi. Couldn’t have done it without you!!
Congratulations! My favorite piece is the Handcrafted Distressed Farmhouse Storage Trunk / Coffee Table/ Bench! 🙂 Everything is so beautiful and one of a kind! 😀
Thank you! Yes, that trunk is my fave. 🙂
All of your pieces are beautiful.
Thank you! So glad you stopped by.
Love this desk! Thank you for the chance!!
Wahoo!! It’s my absolute pleasure!
Perfect timing on this give-away! As soon as I finish my dining room chairs, I will be beginning on my office. I need to make all the mixxy-match pieces actually match, reorganize the space and add more storage. My foundation piece will be my old desk, which is Very similar to yours. So here is the deal, if I win, I’ll change my color scheme to use your desk and chair, and I’ll send you my desk as a donation to your church or some other worthy cause. oh, I love all the goodies in your store, but since my Grandmother worked in a bank, I’d have to say the Cleveland bank bag used as vase had the most interest to me on many levels! Thanks!
Happy 2nd Blogiversary…..and congratulations. I love the brownie box camera dresser/stand. That is so adorable!!
Thank you, Debra! Yes, that camera dresser was a fun project. I may just have to do another!!
The Handcrafted Distressed Farmhouse Storage Trunk is awesome! But pretty much all of your fab work is 😀
tee hee hee…thank you! 🙂
I love the decorative blue framed mirror that is in your Etsy shop.
Anything blue is perfect with me…thanks!
What perfect timing! As soon as I finish my dining room chairs, I’m starting on my office. It needs reorganized, storage, getting all the miscellaneous pieces to match or at least look like I wanted them there. My foundation piece was going to be my desk that is very similar to yours. So here’s the deal. If I win, I’ll put your desk in my office and give my desk to you. You can donate it to your church or any other reputable charity of you choice.
Oh yes, since my grandmother worked in a bank and since I’ve never seen a con bag used in this way, I’d have to say that this piece intrigued me on many levels.
Yippee!! Sounds like a plan, Beckie. That bag is one of two I had in my shop and I may just have to keep it!
My favorite item in the shop would have to be the Handcrafted Farmhouse Entry Bedroom Bench. =) . . . Hope to win the giveaway!
Hi Sadie! Yes, that’s a favorite of mine because it’s our creation. 🙂 Thanks!
I LOVE that feed sack chair!! I also love the desk give-a-way. Best to whomever is blessed to get it! You are sowing abundance into your life of much God-given talent!
Yes, kinda kicking myself for selling it, but I can always make another. Your words mean so much. Thank you!
Happy second blogaversary! I love all your beautiful pieces…you are so talented and I am thrilled to be able to support you with this awesome giveaway! XOXO
Thank you, Christy, in more ways than one. 🙂
Congrats on your 2nd blogversary!
You shared incredible finds and great DIYs the last year.
Omw so glad to have found your blog for the inspiration and your shop for future plans!! I love your Handcrafted Distressed Farmhouse Storage Trunk / Coffee Table/ Bench ~ Rustic Cottage Style though admit it was hard to pick just one thing. You are very talented and I look forward to following you on your journey!!
YAY! Happy to inspire and love to share my passions. So glad to have you!
Happy blogiversary! Your blog is so inspiring. I want to paint everything in sight!
I absolutely love the Ornate Metallic Blue Beveled Mirror
tee hee hee…it can be addicting!! I do love to paint, but also love pieces in their original worn state for my own home. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I adore that ornate vintage dressing table in your shop!
Hi Michele! Yes, a gorgeous piece that will be getting a makeover this weekend if not purchased before…hmmm…how should I refinish it? 😉
The desk is absolutely beautiful and congrats on 2 years! How exciting!
It is very exciting and I can’t wait to see what the next year holds. God is good!
What a darling desk!! Can’t believe you would actually part with it!! Love your blog…you are a mega talented gal!! All the best for many more blog-versaries!!!!
It’s hard to let some go, but I’ve had so many in my possession that they are like my adopted children at times. Thank you for the well-wishes!
I love the dressing table the most. It is my favorite but I would love to own the desk. I have the perfect spot for it.
Yes, I need a dressing table just for me, so maybe I should just get rid of my bed? 😉
I love your give away piece! I have been looking for just that very thing for a corner of my living room!
Yay! I am so glad I am able to do this giveaway.
The desk is simply beautiful! Coincidentally, it’s exactly the same style and color I’ve been looking for, for my bedroom. (Fingers crossed.)
woo hoo! Hope you win so you can complete your dream. 🙂
It didn’t take long to find a love in your shop. The ornate vintage dressing table is something that my 15-year-old daughter has longed for. I also didn’t know you had so many lovelies in your shop. I enjoyed browsing. 🙂
I bet she would! So glad you enjoyed my pieces. They’re always changing which makes it fun!
I love that feed sack chair! Although I have to say I love all of your pieces and your style!! I’m going to go back and read about those fun cotton branches!
hahaha…it’s too bad I can’t keep all of them, but it’s fun to see what people do with my pieces too. Have fun with the cotton branches!
Happy Anniversary!! Your items are amazing…I really like the Vintage Style Handmade Rustic Soap Holder / Dish in your shop but I totally love that feed sack chair you did. Sooooo cute!!
Thank you! Yes, that chair was a keeper. Now to find another one. 😉
i love it when old pieces get new life so your blog is right up my alley. I’m really like the flour sack chair, it’s so unique! Also the Aqua antique table…
Both of those are my favorites for this year, as well as a couple others I didn’t mention. It’s hard not to love them all!
This is one of my favorite reads. you are inspiring!!
So awesome to hear, Yvonne. Thank you!
The Vintage French Style Arm Chairs.
Good taste! 🙂
AAhhhh…Congratulations!! God is good, isn’t He? Keep on doing what you do for His glory.
That is an amazing giveaway. I found your link through a Facebook share. Thanks and love your work!!
God is good all the time. 🙂 So glad you stopped by!
Larissa,
I love all of your makeovers and honored to be on this journey with you! Congratulations on two amazing years of blogging !
~Tami
Thank YOU, Tami!!
I love the farmhouse storage trunk. It’s the kind of thing I would buy for one purpose, but it would end up in my bedroom so I could enjoy it every day. 🙂
hahaha…you sound like me. Wish I had room for one!
I LOVE your handcrafted distressed farmhouse storage trunk!
Kathleen @ Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}
That’s one of my faves too! Thank you, Kathleen. 😀
i love love love the things you do
tee hee hee…thank you, Autumn!
Love your creative eye. And congrats on the two years.
Thank you! Can’t believe how quickly two years flew by… 🙂
What a blessing to just find your site with this blessing of a desk. So beautifully restored to
the glory it once had. God has truly blessed you with such talent. I amin such need for a Bibles study desk.
Thank you for the giveaway and many blessing to you.
Inez
Thank you for your encouraging words, Inez. Fingers crossed for you! 🙂
Larissa you are always such an inspiration to me! You are so creative and your kind, sweet heart is addictive to read. Congrats on your 2nd blog anniversary! My blog is just starting out and I can only hope to get as far as you have in two years. Thanks for all your awesomeness!
I’m really impressed with the work you do. Thank you for rescuing this furniture and making it loveable again!
It is my absolutel pleasure, Valerie. Thank you for your sweet compliments. 🙂
CONGRATS ON YOUR 2nd YEAR…WOOT WOOT!!! Everything you make is so beautiful! But my favorite piece has to be the Vintage Dressing Table Vanity. It’s just gorgeous!!!
WOOT is right!! Thank you, Julie.
Your work inspires me to tackle some of my furniture projects. I would love to win this beautiful desk and chair.
That’s wonderful to hear, Leona. It can be a fun and fulfilling adventure!
Beautiful desk! I’m new to your blog but will be following you on Facebook and Pinterest, for sure! I’m just starting to redo some of my own furniture and I love all the inspiration!
So happy to have you stop by, Jamie! I wish you the best in your new venture and feel free to ask any questions. 🙂
Love the color! I am really into the wood top and painted bottom. Thanks for the giveaway!
Your so blessed to be able to do what you love! Congrats on two years! I’m new to you bit will be following. I’ve always wanted to start making furniture. Not had the guts to try and sell though.
Why, thank you, Zebrina! Yes, 100% blessed! You never know till you try, right?
Love the work you do and congrats on 2 years!
Thank you, Christine for the well-wishes and encouragement. 🙂
Beautiful and creative work, Happy Blogiversary.
Yippee!! Thank you!
I love what you do. Thanks for sharing.
My absolute please, Brooke. Thank you for stopping by!
Thanks for the chance to win! A friend and I just started a blog back in August and now I’m doing it on my own. I’m not sure how long this will last but I do love blogging and sharing ideas. 🙂
Congrats to you on your adventure! It is rewarding, but ALOT of work. 🙂
What beautiful work you do!!! Happy Anniversary!
Thank you, Susan! It’s fun and somebody’s gotta do it. 😉
Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary, Larissa! I had NO idea it had been just a few years for you. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished so far.
Thank you, Kim. Yes, a short, but long time for sure. I couldn’t have done it without my family!
I love the feedback chair makeover, actually I love it all..great job:)
tee hee hee…love your comment. Thank you, Natasha!
Happy Blogiversay, Larissa! This is such an awesome giveaway. Thank you for the chance. I am humbled by your generosity.
It’s only by God’s grace that I can even think of doing this, so all glory goes to him. Just so happy to share!
The desk is gorgeous! I love see your posts come up in my FB feed.
Thank you, Melinda. I try to keep it real. 🙂
Happy Blogiversary! I honestly love everything in your shop! If I had to pick something though I would go with the Handcrafted Distressed Farmhouse Storage Trunk! I’m seriously crossing my fingers. I love this desk!
Good choice, Kassie! Thank you for the well-wishes.
Congratulations on 2 years of blogging! God is good and so faithful. What a gorgeous desk! Thanks for the chance to win
Yes, God is GOOD, Kari. 🙂 I’m so happy I can do this giveaway!
Absolutely amazing work you do! Your 2 year journey is amazing. Wishing you many more years of success and happiness.
Thank you! Amazing and rewarding while challenging too. Like a refining fire.
Your Welcome!
Pick one? Not sure how, they are all pretty fabulous. But if I must that white and turquoise vanity is the one! Count me as a new follower and thanks to the ladies that linked up so I could find you!
Yay! So fun to find new people, isn’t it? So glad to have you!
I just love everything you do and yet stay devoted to your family.
Couldn’t do it without them! Thank you for acknowledging my efforts.
This is my second comment, I forgot to choose witch project I liked best and that is the Antique Vanity, Thanks.
It’s all good! Thank you, Anne. 🙂
My favorite is the croquet set.
Yes! It brings back so many memories as a kid.
What a generous offer!! I found your blog through Redoux Interiors. So glad I found you. Can’t wait to know your story through your blog. All the best to you!
Woot! So glad you stopped over and look forward to sharing with you. 🙂
Happy Bolgiversary!! Your pieces are so beautiful, and this desk it’s a gem!! I have been searching for one similar for months now, garage sales antique shops everywhere!! I love what you do babe, all your pieces are amazing!!!
Isn’t it funny how some pieces elude us? I look and look, but find things all the time that are great, but just not what I’m looking for. Ah well. Thanks for the love!
Oh, my….that’s an impossible decision! I LOVE them ALL!
hee hee hee…thanks! Hope you had fun. 🙂
Wow, this desk set is darling…you did an amazing job, Larissa!
Thank you, Barbara. It was in my stash just waiting for her debut.
Congratulations! How exciting! That is so completely awesome that you give God all the glory for the talent He has blessed you with! He is SO GOOD to us! I loved browsing your shop, it made me feel young again. I remember many of the items you have featured there from my Gram’s house. Everything is special in its own way, but I LOVE the vintage dressing table.
Thank you, Vicki! Yes, very exciting and I am honored to be able to do this giveaway. Vanities are one of my favorites, so I agree with you. 🙂
Stopped by the shop and fell in love with the vintage suitcases =) Browsing your site I fell in love with the feed sack chair!! I have plans to make covers for my couch and settee using drop cloth painted to look like feed sack!!
Congratulations on two years! Would love to be the winner of this GORGEOUS desk set!!! I NEED a girly corner to do my work at! I live in a house of men/boys!!!
Yes, those suitcases are so beautifully blue! Thank you for stopping by and I hope you come back often. 🙂
Just came across your blog, Do also do the upholstery. I see some great chairs, but to hire someone to do this is pretty expensive. You do beautiful work. I would like enter the giveaway for the desk. thanks so much Jane
So glad to have you, Jane, and kudos to you for doing upholstery. It can be challenging at times!
Congratulations on your blogaversary! What an inspiring story you have! Here’s to many more!
Thank you, Patty! Yes, Lord willing I will be able to keep going. 🙂
Happy blogiversairy! I’m smitten with all the beautiful and inspiring projects you’ve not only completed, but detailed for us in your posts. I look forward to seeing your Instagram updates daily. Looking forward for what is to come!
So glad to have you stop by Taryn! I hope to do better each year Lord willing, and can’t wait to see what He has in store.
I love the Ornate Vintage Dressing Table Vanity with Gorgeous Mirror & Matching Upholstered Bench!
One of my faves too, Terri! Thank you for stopping by.
I absolutely love the dressing table vanity!!!
Thanks, Ashley! I do believe that is one of my faves too.
Liked the aqua pegboard wall hooks and the pink n clear floral glass bowl.
Hi Cathy! So glad you stopped by and that coat rack is one of my new faves too. 🙂
Congratulations on your anniversary! Thank you for the giveaway and allowing me to find such a beautiful blog!
You are so very talented and hard working I see…..I absolutely love your red and green Christmas chest…Just so gorgeous! Many blessings to you and yours….
Lisa
Thank you so much and I’m excited to have you find me! Your sweet words mean so much. 🙂
I’ve loved your journey. It’s wonderful having the ability to find beautiful pieces of furniture and making them even more beautiful and unique – LOVE the bedroom transformation. It’s such a wonder and a blessing what opportunities blogging have opened to us all – congratulations on your blogiversary and I am in awe of this gorgeous desk. I have the perfect place for it!
Thank you for sharing, looking forward to more!
Kathy
Very blessed, indeed. Blogging is just the icing on the cake for me because God has blessed me with 6 wonderful children, an awesome husband, and a house to call home. Thank you so much, Kathy!
Love this combo of wood, green, & white and a huge fan of your stuff. Still can’t get over the IKEA Rast Hack, stunning!
Thank you, Terrie! The Ikea project was fun.
I cannot wait to hear who will be blessed with this desk.
Truly a great giveaway.
Inez