Updating a kitchen with new Silestone countertops and subway tile backsplash
Antique Finds
I recently made an antique haul on Facebook Marketplace, local thrift stores, and a few antique shops. I was thrilled when I found these crocks on Facebook Marketplace. I’ve wanted a Red Wing crock since we moved to Minnesota 28 years ago. Red Wing is a little over 40 miles from our home and one … Read More
A New Corn Broom
An old fashion corn broom is both functional and pretty
Office / Studio
My Studio | Office is one of my favorite rooms in our house. This room does double duty for me. It is where I work and where I create. I keep my art supplies in an antique Hoosier cabinet on one side of the room and on the office side it is all business with … Read More
Painted Steps
Color decisions There are four sets of stairs in our quirky cottage and three of them needed an update – a color change and a coat of paint to freshen them up. The fourth set of stairs will be tackled another day because, unfortunately, they still have carpet on them. With the stairway walls and … Read More
Dish Towel Cabinet Skirting
I’ve always loved the look of a skirted farmhouse sink. It reminds me of a simpler time and I think it adds so much charm and character to a cottage-style kitchen. So I have found a way to get the look in a different way. We often have little grandchildren around here (or we used … Read More
Happy Mail
I started crocheting dishcloths in February. Every evening for weeks, I have been relaxing on the sofa and crocheting while watching a show. Originally I was making a few dishcloths to freshen up my dishcloth stash. Then I started making some for a bridal shower to use as favors/place cards. I have crocheted at home, … Read More
Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bakery quality cookies Everyone has their favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookies, and I’m no exception. I’ve been making cookies since my early teens and chocolate chip cookies were always my favorite cookie to bake. I recently purchased a Cook’s Illustrated cookbook at a thrift store that is quickly becoming one of my favorite cookbooks. … Read More
Kitchen Refresh
I joined the COVID-19 project crew this week. Meaning, I finally got my act together and started to get more done around our home. Refreshing and decluttering My kitchen needed a refresh and a serious de-cluttering. It was feeling “too busy” and cluttered and I needed some visual space especially since we are spending so … Read More