Holiday House Walk 2012

Holiday House Walk 2012

Hello and welcome to our home! I am so very excited to share our Christmas home tour today as part of the lovely Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Homewalk 2012. We are...
Christmas Mantel

Christmas Mantel – Advent Calendar

Last year I struggled with time and a lack of ideas for an Advent Calendar – it was something I really wanted to do. So when I didn’t accomplish it,...

Galvanized Tub Christmas Tree

  Recently how I shared with how I never met a (reasonably priced) old toolbox I didn’t like – and then want to bring home with me. Well, the same...
Apple Candle Centerpiece for a Fall Table

Apple Candle Centerpiece for a Fall Table

I first made apple candles when I had my first apartment right after college and I think I have only done them a few times since. But they have been...
Many Goals for One Awkward Room: Office Inspiration

Many Goals for One Awkward Room: Office Inspiration

In my head, I have been planning out how to re-do our office so that it serves our whole family better. In my mind it is glorious. There is project...

Gold Spray Painted Hydrangea

I love a mix and a contrast. Vintage mixed with new. Rustic with refined. And so with that in mind, yes, you guessed it, I painted more things gold. Actually,...
Elegantly Spooky Halloween Tablescape (& a sense of humor)

Elegantly Spooky Halloween Tablescape (& a sense of humor)

  Yup, I really did spray paint a skeleton gold and put him on my table. I even put a sassy little hat on him. And, I invited Nancy Drew...
A New Painting from The Old Post Road

A New Painting from The Old Post Road

Before I start my regularly scheduled post, just a quick note to my email subscribers. I am so pleased I finally figured out how to change the template to reflect...

4 Tips for Finding Cushions for Vintage Outdoor Furniture

I recently shared our screened porch. We use it a ton so it is important for it to not just be pretty, but also be comfortable. Which is why there...
Kitchen Layout Measurements

Kitchen Layout Measurements

I have had several requests over the last few months to provide the measurements of the layout of our kitchen. For those of you who emailed me and I did...
Vintage Wicker Chandelier Tutorial

Vintage Wicker Chandelier Tutorial

  I shared with you earlier this week our screened porch as part of Takin’ It Outside Week. Today, I thought I would share with you how I put together...

The Story of a Playhouse and a Pool House

  Today we are taking the final stop on sharing our backyard spaces during Takin’ It Outside Week – our pool house / playhouse. This project is a true DIY...