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.
Mexican Themed Bridal Shower
It was so fun creating a Mexican theme bridal shower for my niece. We kept it elegant and easy and served family-style
Temporary Dining Room Cabinet
A Facebook Market place find takes on a new look as a dining area cabinet
My New Favorite Kitchen Item
This Emile Henry, French made pantry bowl is perfect for storing fruits and vegetables on your counter
Bathroom Remodel Reveal
Our bathroom remodel took the space down to the studs and a lot of elbow work, but the end result makes me smile every single time I walk in.
Vintage Leather Attaché Case
It didn’t take me long to spot this vintage, leather attaché case and claim it for myself. The attache is in great condition. The thin profile has plenty of room to easily hold my 15″ laptop (yes, it’s big), some file folders and even a couple notebooks and writing utensils
Antiques | Garage Sale
If you like hunting for antiques, especially at garage sales, you know that giddy feeling when you set eyes on all the lovely treasures. This garage sale was dreamy – full of so many wonderful items.
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.
learning to rest
One thing I have learned is that post-surgery recovery is a unique opportunity to focus on the things that I never seem to find time for in my daily life. Here’s how I have been making the most of my recovery time….
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).