Last August, when my friend, Michael, posted this pretty bouquet of zinnias and dahlias on his Instagram account, it instantly became one of my favorites. The colors, the composition, and some of my favorite flowers in the painting quickly drew my attention.
Chunky Crochet Garland
Making a chunky crochet tree garland is simple for beginners and comes together quickly.
Original Art and a New Shelf
I recently purchased my first original artwork and found the perfect shelf on FB Marketplace to pair with the painting.
Open Kitchen Shelving
My goal was to transform open shelves in our kitchen into a stylish and organized focal point. It wasn’t that they looked bad, it was more that I wanted a change and had some new ideas to try.
Temporary Dining Room Cabinet
A Facebook Market place find takes on a new look as a dining area cabinet
Selling an antique teacher desk
When I decided to make our sunroom into my office/studio a few years ago, the first thing I added was an antique teacher’s desk I found on FB Marketplace. The desk anchored the room and gave the space a vintage cottage feel.
Favorite Antiques | Craftsman Bookcase
I’ve chatted with my mom several times about the history of this bookcase, and its origins. We are sure it wasn’t from the old family farmhouse, but I can’t help but wonder if it was in the Sear’s Craftsman Style Kit home where my grandparents, mom, and aunt first lived (and lost during the Depression).
BATHROOM UPDATE
After years of talking and dreaming about remodeling our bathroom, we are ready to get this project executed. The bathroom is currently gutted and stripped down to the studs in most of the room, however, I managed to take some before photos to share where we began with this project.
A kitchen fireplace
You don’t see many fireplaces in the kitchen these days, but in Colonial times they were the center of the home; where meals were prepared and how the home was heated. I’ve always loved the idea of having a fireplace in our kitchen. Recently, Kirk and I looked at fireplaces and inserts, which got me … Read More
Choosing a Recliner
Our search for a recliner we both could agree on has been years in the works. We looked at many recliners, read many reviews, and tested chairs when possible. We looked both online and in many stores. Each of us had a checklist for what we wanted regarding the recliners. Kirk’s list included a comfortable chair that “fit” him well head-to-toe and he preferred leather upholstery. Of course, aesthetics were high on my list.