I didn’t have much time for thrift shopping while in New Mexico, but my son needed a nice shirt for his grandmother’s funeral, so I hit a few shops and found a ceramic tissue holder while he was hunting for a shirt. It looked fine as it was, but I wanted to give it a little farmhouse character, and if you’ve visited my blog for any length of time, you know what that means…
The Easy Way to Make Aged Looking Signs
February 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
My favorite signs to make are ones that look aged and weathered – like they’ve been hanging on a building or inside a store for years and years. It isn’t hard to create that look at all.
Milk and Cream Round-Up and Finally Going Home
February 7, 2016 by 6 Comments
It’s been three weeks ago today that my youngest son and I got on the train, headed for New Mexico. It was three weeks filled with worry, heart break, and tears (read that update here), and although it was hard to say goodbye to our family, I am so ready to get home, and get back to some semblance of “normal”. If you follow me on Facebook (here), you know we had some car issues on the first leg of our journey home, but {Read More}
Wooden Shutters for My Entryway & How-To Tutorial
January 29, 2016 by 18 Comments
I really haven’t fallen off the face of the earth, but I’m still in New Mexico with my family, and it’s been a bit of a roller coaster ride and a difficult time, but I’m not ready to share about it just yet, but I can say prayers for my whole family would be appreciated right now. I did want to take a moment to show you the wooden shutters my husband and I finished for our entryway before I {Read More}
Crackled Paint Product Review: Valspar Crackle Glaze
January 10, 2016 by 41 Comments
Chippy and crackled paint finishes are very popular right now – especially when the finish comes from natural age and wear, but sometimes you’ve just gotta fake it, if you want to make something that looks old. Since I was impressed with Valspar’s chalky paint (read my review here), I decided I would test and review Valspar Weathered Crackle Glaze and share my findings with you, along with some comparisons to other products that give a crackled paint finish. I was not paid {Read More}
Drop Cloth Curtains for My Entryway: No-Sew Version
January 1, 2016 by 7 Comments
No Sew Drop Cloth Curtains Happy New Year everyone! I ushered in the new year at a local fun spot (roller skating, laser tag, etc.) where my daughter wa working, and m teenage son was attending the New Year’s party. It was chaotic and noisy with over 400 kids there, but I really didn’t mind at all. I’m not sure whether to call today’s project the last one of 2015, or the first one of 2016, but I haven’t decided what window {Read More}
Cats Versus Pooch : DIY Perch for Cats
December 19, 2015 by 8 Comments
Today’s project has abolutely nothing to do with Christmas, but it has everything to do with peace on earth (or at least peace in my house), because there’s a battle raging at my house between our dogs and cats. Well, it’s actually only a battle between both of our cats and one of our dogs, but it’s driving me crazy. The youngest of our four dogs is the troublemaker in the family, and she keeps raiding the cat’s food bowl. It does’t matter {Read More}
Christmas Music Printables: Joy to the World + More
December 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
Find the Joy to the World Hymn reusable adhesive stencil HERE to make so many stunning projects, from pillows to signs to gift wrap! Make a beautiful Christmas Tree Farm Vintage Truck with One Transfer, Black Chalk Paste and a Natural Burlap Board. That’s how easy it is to make beautiful decor! Other Supplies here: https://www.chalkcouture.com/knickoftime/products I have several Christmas music printables to share today. Two of them are familiar ones – Joy to the World, and O Little Town of {Read More}
Gingham Christmas Wreath and Gift Cans with Video
December 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
I don’t know what it is about gingham, but it has an old-fashioned charm that I can’t get enough of. It reminds me of curtains hanging in an old farmhouse and vintage aprons. I bought an evergreen garland for my entryway, and had a lot left over, so I wired a leftover piece around a grapevine wreath to hang in my kitchen. I used this gingham wired ribbon to make a bow for the wreath. It’s easy to work with, and holds its shape {Read More}
Santa Claus Coat Rack with Country Living & Hometalk
December 6, 2015 by 27 Comments
When Santa Claus, gets home from his long night’s ride around the world, he was lacking a place to hang his coat and hat. Since the jolly old guy loved the Classic Christmas Books Stocking Hanger than I made last year, I knew he’d love a coat rack made of red and white books, ‘cuz he’s a red and white kind of fella! 🙂
