I’d love to tell you that every single project I work on turns out exactly as I envisioned, but that would be SO far from the truth. The truth is, some projects never make it on my blog because they were such disasters, and some are just a comedy of errors during the process – except I’m rarely laughing at the time. I have one of those projects to show you today.
When you really want a grandchild, but get a rocking chair instead
March 5, 2015 by 27 Comments
Somebody in my family better have a baby soon, because vintage children’s items keep adopting me. I assure you – I am not looking for them, but when a little kid calls out to you, it’s hard to resist.
A Fresh New Batch of Farmhouse Signs
March 4, 2015 by 21 Comments
The problem with being a multi-tasker, is sometimes I have WAY too many projects going on at one time, and before I know it, they’ve overtaken my house. I’d be mortified if anyone dropped in unexpectedly right now, so I’m on a mission to get projects finished from all the pieces I’ve drug into my house – before the week is over. Anything that isn’t done before this week is up, is getting taken back out to my workshop. I hate to {Read More}
Pretty Kitties, a Crate Disguise, and a $100 Visa Card Giveaway
March 3, 2015 by 258 Comments
Our two cats have a knack for photo bombing when I’m taking pictures for the blog or my Etsy shop. Last week, I was working on a project, and I turned around to grab my camera off the counter behind me. By the time I turned back around, there was already a cat making herself comfy right next to my project. They do this constantly! While I officially introduce them to you today, I’m also going to talk about another kind of bombing {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #179 – Dress Form, Dried Flower Wreath & more!
March 3, 2015 by 12 Comments
Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party! Before we get started, I want to give you a heads up, that later tonight I’m having a $100 Visa Card giveaway! You’ll also get to see me act silly on my first ever video, so be sure to come back in about an hour to enter the giveaway! Now, back to the party! This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects {Read More}
apple crisp and sledding
March 2, 2015 by 10 Comments
I had about 10 different projects I could have worked on today, but when I woke up this morning, I realized that all I really wanted to do was clean up my kitchen and enjoy it. I usually have way too many projects cluttering up my table and counter, so our kitchen often looks more like a workshop than a kitchen, and I often paint more than I cook in my kitchen. I decided all my projects could wait until tomorrow, {Read More}
DIY Farmhouse Chalkboard with Rustic Wooden Frame
March 1, 2015 by 43 Comments
I have a big empty space on my kitchen wall, just above our antique stove. I don’t do empty spaces. I’ve never been a minimalist. I haven’t left the space empty intentionally, but every time I make something and hang it there, then list it in my shop – it has sold quickly. It makes for great sales, but not for a pretty kitchen. I didn’t want to spend much money, so I designed a farmhouse style rustic wooden frame chalkboard. It’s an easy project that requires very basic {Read More}
Antique Hymn Book Page – I Know That my Redeemer Lives
February 28, 2015 by 15 Comments
It’s so good to be home! My youngest son had a basketball tournament in Kansas City this weekend. The 4 hour drive up there on Thursday was fine, but with snowstorm “Thor”, it made the drive back home go slower. We didn’t really hit too much snow along the way, until it started picking up when we got closer to home. I love going away for little trips, but it’s always so nice to get back home. I was hoping {Read More}
Spring Sheet Music Printable
February 27, 2015 by 5 Comments
Not that I’m clock-watching or anything, but did you know that it’s only 21 days, 3 hours, 20 minutes and 15 seconds until the first day of Spring? … give or take a few seconds. I adore the Midwest in the fall, summer and spring, but I’d love to just fly south and sit on a beach for the winter. Actually, I take that back. I don’t mind snow and {Read More}
My Dream Barn Door … in mini version
February 26, 2015 by 53 Comments
I’m not a super “wanty” person (is that a word?) but I want a barn door in my house …and I want one bad. What does it matter that we really don’t have any space to put one? I’m still holding out the hope that somehow I can talk my husband into making one. I’ll figure out the little details, like where we’d install it … later. While I patiently wait for him to agree with me that we {Read More}
