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 ...
Furniture
A High School Graduate and a Bedroom
Two weeks ago I knew I needed to write this post. For one, I've been wanting to show photos of our oldest son's recent room refresh, and Two, I know I'm not the only one nurturing and training up a child who doesn't quite fit "the mold." As our oldest son's high school graduation draws ...
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 ...
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 ...
Girl’s Room Makeover
Our daughter's room is finally finished enough to post a few pictures. There is more I'd like to do in this space, but with school in session and weeks flying by, I thought I would post what we've accomplished so far, with more updates later. My daughter really wanted hot pink bedding, but to ...
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 ...
DIY Plank Top Table
Life is beautiful when it's Monday morning, the sun is rising so that every tree you see is glowing pink, and your sister texts and asks if you're up for a run. How convenient that you already had your running clothes on so of course you say YES, and that is just the best way to start the week ...
Pink & Yellow Hutch
Hi ya'll ~ It's taken me awhile to reveal my pink and yellow hutch because I've been waiting to complete an important detail, specifically this: See that moulding detail way up top? Originally, I acquired this hutch with that piece missing, as you can see here. I knew I'd need help from Mr. ...
