Thursday afternoon it was decided. I would paint the upstairs hall and stairwell. The dark tan and brown walls were ….too dark. Too gloomy. There were also nicks and marks on the wall from furniture moving… and a dry wall crack that needed attention. A soft, buttery, cottage-y yellow was my goal. Paint cards were … Read More
Thanks!
Thanks for your comments and input everyone! It was fun to hear what you like reading here, and you have inspired me to keep at it, and get moving on some projects that have been sitting on the sidelines (and in the garage). Decorating/home projects seem to be a favorite, so I’m gettin’ busy … Read More
Dishcloths
Because I’m feeling generous….and ka-ray-zeee….and want to give you all a little sumpin’ sumpin’ ….for reading my blog… I’m going to give you …. and you….and you….a dishcloth! <said in my best Oprah voice) If you comment on this post saying what color dishcloth would make your kitchen clean up fun for you — AND … Read More
Give away
I’m helping Cindy over at CINSARAH celebrate her one year blogaversary! I’ve contributed 4 sets of handmade cotton dishcloths for her “home package” giveaway on Wednesday. Head over and see what she’s giving away, and enter to win! A different package every day!
Another paint makeover
While I was in the painting mood a couple weeks ago, and working on this piece, I dragged another (long-ago) garage sale find out to the garage to give it a new look too. This character has played many roles in our home(s) over the years, as most of the furniture does around here. Starting out … Read More
Dropping names
Back in the day, like when Mr. D and I were mere high school students, our mutual friend, Shelley “set us up.” Shelley was also really good at encouraging us youngsters in our “togetherness.” To this day, I’m thankful for her contribution in our lives! Shelley and I were pretty tight for many years. … Read More
Bright idea
I can see clearly now the rain cloud is gone! This. this cloud light. this fluorescent cloud light. has finally evaporated. Well, not really evaporated. but it IS g.o.n.e. and I’m doin’ the happy dance! Mr. D gave me the gift of his time as a birthday gift taking last Friday off work to do … Read More
Mantel redo
I changed up the fireplace mantel one evening last week. The following morning I came downstairs to see the sun creating a warm glow on the curly willow. there was a slight flame resemblance I thought it looked pretty cool.
Furniture makeover
Over 20 years ago I found this Martha Washington sewing cabinet at a garage sale in Upstate New York. It is a cabinet made for storing sewing supplies dating back to the early 1900’s. I think I paid $15 for it, which was a pretty big spend for a mom with three little kids hittin’ … Read More
Words
words with friends scrabble scramble bananagrams hanging with friends boggle scattegories and crosswords for years I’ve been doing the daily crossword puzzle in our local paper usually while I’m preparing dinner or procrastinating Now I’ve got Mr. D hooked too and we find ourselves doing them together it’s rare we can’t finish a puzzle these … Read More