an appointment, a flat tire, & the help
Hey friends! I missed you today, and missed you this weekend. Something has been weighing on my mind. Well, a couple of things. Everything is okay now, but we've had some things going on around here the last couple of weeks, and I'm tired. You ever feel that kind of...
hometalk/pottery barn giveaway winner!!
It's off to appointments and errands all day for me, but I wanted to pop in and say hello. And yes, announce the winner of the home talk/pottery barn $100 gift card!! I was so excited to share with you a great site...and SO happy that many of you have already gained...
all things furniture features and link party #8
Welcome to another week of All Things Furniture! While you're here, be sure to check out the new series, Muse My Furniture. Remember, too, that it's the last day to enter the $100 Pottery Barn (Home Talk) Giveaway!! Straight to the favorites last week... dressing...
muse my furniture-stephanie’s dresser
Welcome to the first Muse My Furniture! What is it? Your furniture, your questions. My thoughts and maybe a little inspiration for you. Now, this is not scientific by any means, and any drawing I complete will be quite elementary. But...maybe it'll get the gears...
your paint FAQ’s & muse my furniture series
You guys have been working like crazy lately! I know because of all the link-ups every week at All Things Furniture. I also know because I've been getting TONS of emails lately!! Which is awesome, by the way! I've been gone so very much this summer, that I did...
first day of school
Try to ignore the muffled sobs. I just sent my little, ahem--big man off to school this morning. First day and all. He was pumped. I'm, well, you know, less pumped. I had my mind wrapped around homeschooling for so long, that I don't think I had quite enough time to...
home talk/pottery barn giveaway
*This giveaway is now closed.* Well, folks, I've got one for you today. I want to welcome one of my newest sponsors, Home Talk! Home Talk is a place where fellow DIYers like us can gather to ask and answer questions...and even better than that, hear from experts in...
Ava’s big girl room inspiration
Happy Saturday, friends! I know we had a giveaway scheduled yesterday, but there's some last minute things to work out...so you'll be the first to know when it's time! We have big plans to work on (and I hope--mostly finish) the farmhouse table for the dining room...
all things furniture features and link party #7
Thank you guys for all the great feedback on the future color of the desk (and the blue crate)! I think I've decided on a color thanks to you guys...stay tuned! 🙂 Last week there were some amazing projects! I truly had to make myself stop choosing favorites. Just...
greek blue stenciled crate
Every single time I pass the woodworking section at a craft store, I usually linger for a while, focusing my attention mostly on those wooden crates, just itching to be painted. Yes, yes, I know, I could build my own. But we built a lot around here. You gotta pick...
southern accents
We've made quite a bit of progress on the ol' dining room, so when we were driving by Cullman last weekend, Matt and I took a little detour to stop by this place... photo via theletteredcottage.net We'd heard a bunch about Southern Accents from our pals, and it sound...
Favorites, a chair makeover, and all things furniture party #6
Welcome to another week of makeovers! I'm loving this inspiration!! I had projects of my own these last two weeks (besides traveling). Remember this gorgeous antique turned leg table and chairs I found? I blogged about the table a while back, and within a week, it...
becoming, chapter 3
It's been a while, right? When I first began writing Becoming, I felt no inhibition, no fear, no insecurity. But that's because I hadn't gotten to the hard part yet. And in writing it all down, it brought back pain and hurt that had eased...I had forgotten what it...
how to install faux wood paneling
I'll be honest. When we decided to redo our dining room, I was really thinking in my head, "oh, sure, we'll just pop a little paneling up, build some built ins and a seat, build a table...you know, won't be a big deal at all." It's certainly been smooth sailing, fun...
Cottages and Bungalows September 2011 Issue!
It's finally here!!! Remember waaaay back when....when the talented Lettered Cottage couple came down to shoot our house for Cottages and Bungalows magazine?? Their shots (and our house!!) is finally published, and on newsstands. I'm blown away by how much they...
yep that’s me–a beached whale
You know how we all daydream about being a bad, criminal fighting, kickboxing, super girl? Wait, it that just me? Well, I do daydream about it. Quite often. I loved Jennifer Garner in Alias, and James Patterson's Lindsay Boxer is on my "if I were cool enough" list....
all things furniture features and link party #5
Welcome to another All Things Furniture Party! I'm sooo enjoying it! This last week, as we had family in, and the party for Ava, I wasn't able to leave comments, but I was able to visit so many of you...I'm so inspired...just itching to paint something! Let's see...
Ava’s party-the details
Thank you so very much for your sweet comments on Ava's Vintage Makeup Party! It was so much fun to pull together and now that I think about it, relatively simple. Because the wonderfully talented Lindi at Love the Day designed all the printables (which is something...
Vintage Makeup Party
As mentioned in my last post, I love a party. Especially a party for my little ones. Parties should represent the child, and celebrate what they love or respond to. And when possible, they should be pretty. 🙂 We had a smaller gathering this year, so we chose to...
the things we do…
for our children. Wow. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change a second. via Pinterest Yesterday, I was busy making my version of these dipped marshmallows, strawberry whip cookies, cupcakes, chicken salad bites, white chocolate popcorn, and treat bags. (and I even...
