Hand-painted signs have become a staple around here so I thought I would show you one of the methods I use to transfer fonts and designs onto wood, canvas, fabric, or whatever object you desire. Here are the supplies you will need for the projector method of sign-painting: Design or words of ...
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Lessons From My First Wallpapering
If you follow me on Instagram, you have seen glimpses of our newly wallpapered powder room. My goal last week was to finish styling this space so I could transition to other projects in good conscience. On any given day, my mind entertains a myriad of creative ideas and beckons me to numerous ...
Cheap Bookshelves Hack
After typing this post title, I googled the definition of "hack" and found everything from "an untalented professional" to "a cough" to "an unlicensed taxicab driver." And of course the more obvious: "A rough cut or blow." Finally, after scrolling way, way down (that's for you Shelli :)) I found ...
So I Bought this Couch
One huge risk of re-purposing is that sometimes you come across deals that are best left behind. Or perhaps not, because MAYBE...with enough paint and some pretty fabric and enough time.... (and there, once again, you're HOOKED on a deal that should be left behind because re-purposing is simply ...
Dining Area Updates ~ A Painted Railing & New Seat Covers
Okay, who needs a little home improvement project to stimulate your Tuesday? I spent a few blissful hours DIYing around my home this weekend and the solitude ~ along with the accomplishment ~ was good for my soul. In the not-so-recent past, I often tried to "squeeze" decorating or ...
3 Things I Learned from my First Vintage Market
Now that the dust has settled and I've had a day to catch up on rest after my first in-home Vintage Market, I wanted to share a few details on how things went, what I learned, and what my plans are for next time. And yes, there will most definitely be a NEXT time because I don't know about you, but ...
Vintage Market ~ Sneak Peek
Good Morning! We are down to the final countdown of my first ever in-home Vintage Market (4 more days!) and I am heading back out to the shop first thing this morning to dive in to more sanding, prepping, cutting, painting, distressing, and sealing the few lsat pieces of furniture, handpainted ...
Stronger ~ A Journey & Fun Announcement
Dear friends, family, and those I yet have the pleasure to meet ~ I am honored and humbled you are here today. With so many events, people, videos, texts, carpools, meal preps, exercises, and catnaps vying for your time, it brings me great joy that you paused here at my blog...if only for a ...
DIY “Be Still” Sign
If this is your first time visiting my blog, I am so honored you are here! I hope in some small way you find encouragement, inspiration, and validation as a mommy, a wife, and a creative soul. If there's one thing I've learned about women in my decades of walking ...
Ticking Stool Slipcover
Every now and then I spot something absolutely adorable, and in my own Minterest way (Mind + Pinterest = Minterest :)) file it away until I have the time and/or the resources to make my own. Awhile back, Miss Mustard Seed posted this darling ticking slipcovered stool on her ...
