Now, I have never really said this before, but it is very hard for me to paint wooden furniture at times. Â I grew up in an absolutely gorgeous log home (a dream home, actually) set in a state park. And I learn to appreciate wood in its natural state. Once when I painted a truly gorgeous piece for ... READ the POST
Handmade Holidays #3 – Wooden Gifts
Celebrating Christmas comes once a year (although we should celebrate the birth of our Savior all year long), and I love to try to make it so absolutely special for my family. Because we make our gifts, it's always fun to get my husband & kids involved, and work on projects together. Â Our ... READ the POST
Potential…Do You See It?
One of my latest custom orders was for another antique upholstered rocking chair for a mommy-to-be, and it needed some seat springs replaced.  (You can view my 3-step tutorial on how to reupholster a rocking chair here.) I asked on Freecycle if anyone had any seat springs from an antique chair. I ... READ the POST
Backyard Fun ~ DIY Style #1 ~ Sand Table
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but there is still plenty of time left to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoors. Previously, I had shared with you a couple of backyard projects, the fire pit and my mud bar that were created by using reclaimed materials. This time, my project is not made ... READ the POST
DIY: Barn Wood & Bedskirt Valance
As promised in my earlier post for DIY: Barn Wood Shutters for Pallets, I would like to show you how I made my barn wood valance. It's really very simple, just a few items needed, but this is a lengthy post to give you all the information you need, so bear with me! Back winter of 2011, we ... READ the POST
Barn Wood Pallet Decor ~ Clock, Centerpiece & More
We live in Ohio where barn wood abounds and though I can resource it, sometimes it can be expensive because of its growing popularity. Because there's been so much interest in my barn wood pallet shutters, I thought I would share some more of the projects I made with those same old weathered ... READ the POST