Instant Messaging (yes, we still do that) with Mr. D last week went like this…. Me: Can I paint the fireplace? Him: Go for it. Me: Seriously? That was waaaaay to easy. Him: Yes. If you’ve followed this blog for even a brief amount of time, you know I embrace change, DIY projects and … Read More
In the works…
Last week I mentioned to Mr. D that I had a “plan” for the bay window in the dining area of our kitchen. A typical Mr. D response would be, “that’s nice”, hoping that my plan, project or idea won’t involve action on his part. I struck gold this time .. Mr. D liked my idea! He … Read More
Kitchen utensils
I am forever changing up the kitchen utensil holder in my kitchen. My wood spoons, and assorted other kitchen tools have made temporary homes in vases, crocks, mason jars, pitchers, etc over the 30+ years I’ve had my own kitchen. Once they were actually in a real life utensil holder designed specifically for holding utensils. … Read More
Weekend project
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
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
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.
trompe l’oeil
As you know, Mr. D and I were at Dickson Valley Camp over the weekend. We’ve been there numerous times before. This time there was something new. Some walls had been painted in the downstairs meeting/lodging areas of the dining hall. I was amazed at the detail, the creativity, the talent and, dare I say … Read More
Apartment life
The size of the place you live in isn’t as important as how you live in that space. Last weekend Mr. D and I were invited to dinner at Dave & Jo Lynn’s place. Over the summer, Dave & Jo Lynn moved into the upstairs apartment of the rental home they own very near downtown … Read More
50 Tables
This afternoon I gathered with MANY other volunteers to set up for the Camp Victory Fall Celebration Fundraiser. My role was to decorate 50 tables … in a Safari theme with a VERY limited budget Grass centerpieces were donated. “Tent” table numbers were with canvas fabric that was soaked in liquid starch and ironed into … Read More