We are up to our eyeballs in painting the exterior of our home, plus adding a stone veneer - yikes!! It's just me and my husband and our 5 kids looking on. Needless to say we are exhausted. One bright moment is that the new rose bush I planted in honor of our daughter (she was born ... READ the POST
DIY: Barn Wood Shutters from Pallets
Do you crave the rustic appeal of barn wood in your home decor, but lack the barn? Â No worries, because I will show you how to take a weathered old shipping pallet and turn it into fabulous rusty, crusty shutters. Â No one will know they came from pallets once you're done. (wicked smile appears...hee ... READ the POST
Table Makeover
Who doesn't love peonies?! A gorgeous bloom with a glorious fragrance. Can you tell they are my new-found love? I was blessed by a local freecycler who wanted to part with all of their pink peony plants last fall. I grabbed them all up along with some chrysanthemums, black-eyed susans, and some ... READ the POST
DIY Zinc – A Mini Faux-Finish Tutorial
I like to work on furniture and have a blast finding antique and vintage goodies.  Whenever I'm trying to decide which piece to work on next from my stash (and believe me I always have a stash), I go with my mood. My favorite style is a potpourri of French, Nordic, Cottage Chic, and Farmhouse style ... READ the POST