Happy Tuesday, Talk of the Town friends! I’ve been busy chalking my heart out for my new 15 Days of Chalking series! I have too many ideas. More than 15 days worth. I’m working on a few non-chalk projects also, so my craft space is overflowing with projects in the works. My husband and I talked about adding a door between my craft space (formerly my guest house) and my connected junkshop. That would give me a ton of space. {Read More}
Halloween Treat Bags | 15 Days of Chalking Series, Part 1
September 10, 2018 by 5 Comments
Halloween Treat Bags DIY Creator Bundle Today I’m beginning a new series that will either be a really bad decision or a great one. So, we’ll just see! I’m calling it 15 Days of Chalking. My motivation for the series was that with every Chalk Couture project I make, I learn something. So doing it more consistently should help make me a much better chalker. Whether or not you like chalking, I hope you’ll enjoy the projects and learn something with {Read More}
New Fall Farmhouse Decor + Giveaway: Dixie Belle Product Package
September 6, 2018 by 36 Comments
New Fall Farmhouse Decor + Dixie Belle Product Package Giveaway After finishing the vintage truck with pumpkins in it, I was motivated to work on more new farmhouse decor. I was so happy with how the truck turned out that I made a red version that can be used for Christmas or Valentines Day. I have the Vintage Truck transfer on sale for 20% off + $4.50 shipping. I only have a few of them, but if you’d like one leave {Read More}
Talk of the Town #139
September 4, 2018 by 8 Comments
Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m really excited! My youngest and I are going to visit the Gateway Arch in St Louis tomorrow. The last time I was there was when my daughter was 10 and I took her for her birthday. But my son has never been there before. The museum has been newly remodeled with six themed interactive exhibit areas. We’re also going to watch a documentary movie, ride the tram to the top of the arch, and hopefully take {Read More}
Fall Farmhouse Decor: Chalk Couture Vintage Truck
September 2, 2018 by 22 Comments
Fall Farmhouse Decor Part 3: Chalk Couture Vintage Truck I’ve been working on several Halloween projects, and the one I’m going to show you today I’ve been dying to do. But honestly, I was a little nervous because I thought I might mess it up.
Jack O’ Lantern Halloween Treat Bucket from an Old Bucket
August 31, 2018 by 13 Comments
Jack-o’-lantern Halloween Treat Bucket I’ve avoided my workshop (AKA “junk shop” for so long I’d forgotten about some treasures hidden in the abyss. This, my friends, is one of those hidden treasures.
Dog Bone DIY Treats Storage Jar
August 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
Dog Bone DIY Treats Storage Jar Make an adorable Dog Bone DIY Treats Storage Jar for your pet. It’s so easy using supplies you probably already have on hand. We have a new addition at the farmhouse. He’s a small black kitty that my daughter adopted for my son whose adult black cat (Loki) disappeared almost a month ago. I was a little worried that Chica, my son’s dog, wouldn’t get along with the new kitten, but they are {Read More}
Truffles, Stenciled Bar Stools, & More: Talk of the Town #138
August 28, 2018 by 6 Comments
Happy Tuesday, All! Can the weather decide whether it’s summer or fall where you are? One minute it’s crazy hot, the next it’s like fall, then back to crazy hot. I won’t complain much because I love summer and fall, so it’s the best of both worlds! Let’s get on with the party now, shall we? Welcome back to Talk of the Town!
Fall Leaves Decor Project Ideas: 20 Easy Autumn Crafts
August 24, 2018 by 5 Comments
Fall Leaves Decor Project Ideas: 20 Easy Autumn Crafts Who else is excited for the leaves to start changing colors to beautiful fall hues? I know I am! I just wish the leaves would stay that way a little longer. I guess that makes us appreciate it all the more. Today I’m sharing 20 fall decor ideas made with real leaves so you have project ideas lined up and ready when the leaves do start changing. Are you ready? Let’s {Read More}
Fall DIY Chalkboard Clipboard Wall Art
August 23, 2018 by 12 Comments
Fall DIY Chalkboard Clipboard Wall Art I’m going to be honest with you, so please don’t judge me, okay? I can’t stand coffee even if it’s pumpkin spice lattes with whipped cream on top. To be really honest, I don’t even like whipped cream. Can you believe that? But I do love the smell of pumpkin spice, especially candles. Does that redeem me a little? 🙂 I hope so because I worked on upcycling a vintage clipboard that I had in {Read More}
