I’ll warn you right now, today’s project turned out awesome, and I totally love it…but I screwed it up. You might not even notice the problem up, but it’s a biggie. I just want to warn you now, so you don’t make the same mistake, but I’ll tell you more about that at the end – if you haven’t figured out the problem before then. Okay, so I was in the dollar store last week, scoping out the 2016 calendars. I {Read More}
Like a Kid Again and a Country Christmas Table Centerpiece
November 9, 2015 by 18 Comments
I wish my family had owned a video camera when I was a kid, back in the 70’s. Because if we had, I would have proof that once upon a time, before childbirth and aching knees, I was a pretty athletic person. My kids never saw me climbing the trees in our yard so many times, I wore the branches smooth. They wouldn’t believe I always did the “guy” version of push-ups and pull-ups in PE class – not the girl version. {Read More}
Watercolor Artwork with Old Calendars
October 29, 2015 by 14 Comments
Sometimes we get so used to the things in our house, that we don’t really see them anymore. For example, I bought a calendar with beautiful watercolor artwork, but I’ve looked at it so many times this year, I rarely ever notice the illustrations anymore – I’m just looking at the date boxes. But for whatever reason, today was different, and I really looked at it. Suddenly I was in love with my pretty dollar store calendar again, and was annoyed with {Read More}
A Junky Sign on Pallet Wood
October 28, 2015 by 23 Comments
A few days ago, I spotted these wooden letters that I thought would make a cool sign. I thought I’d make a basic “HOME” sign on pallet wood, but when I started playing around with them, it morphed into a totally new direction…
Chalkboard and Weathered Wood Reversible Wall Art
October 26, 2015 by 8 Comments
I love projects that have more than one way to use them, so I’m excited about my latest project, because it’s a reversible wall art project that has a chalkboard on one side, and a weathered wood look on the other. To make it, you’ll need a wood frame. I picked mine up for a few dollars at a yard sale. Cut a thin piece of MDF board, sized to fit inside the back of the frame opening. Framing clips added {Read More}
Farmhouse Christmas Ornament
October 25, 2015 by 28 Comments
When my kids were younger, our Christmas tree was pretty random looking, with an assortment of kid-made ornaments, and store bought ones, but the last few years, I’ve done most of the decorating and have gone with a theme for the tree. Two years ago, I did a “Vintage White” theme, last year, I did a “Gold and Glittery” theme, and this year I decided I want to do an “old-fashioned farmhouse Christmas” theme.
Old Tools Keepsake Display
October 23, 2015 by 8 Comments
When we went to visit family in New Mexico during the summer, my in-laws had been cleaning house, and sent me home with some things they no longer wanted, or didn’t have a place for. One of the things my father-in-law asked me if I wanted was a toolbox that had some of his father’s old tools in it. I adore old tools, so I couldn’t pass up ones that belonged to my husband’s grandfather. I wanted to do something special with {Read More}
My Barn Door Dream Came True!
October 21, 2015 by 31 Comments
I know I’ve mentioned at least a few (dozen) times that I want a barn door in my house. I really wasn’t sure if it would ever happen, so I made a cabinet with a mini barn door on it. I love that cabinet and use it all the time, but I really wanted a bigger version, so when my husband built another cabinet into the wall in our entryway, he fashioned the door to look like a barn door. It {Read More}
Inexpensive Rustic Fall Centerpiece – Home for Fall
October 18, 2015 by 26 Comments
Every year at this time, I have to wear blinders when I go into stores, because we have lots of fall and winter birthdays in our family, and if I hope to put a Thanksgiving meal on the table and have any presents under the tree, I can’t spend money on ready-made decor. So when I found out that Hometalk was hosting a “Home for Fall” blog hop, I wanted to participate, but I challenged myself to do it without buying a single {Read More}
Farmhouse Friday – Farmhouse Cabinets, Cupboards and Shelves
October 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
As I was sitting at my kitchen table, brainstorming the theme for this week’s edition of Farmhouse Friday, I looked up, and it was staring me right in the face! I saw my Upcycled Farmhouse Cabinet, and realized that I’ve made a lot of cabinets, cupboards and shelves, and since those are things every home needs, it would make a great theme.
