I wanted to thank you guys from my inner being for all your sweet comments and prayers for my dad.  It means SO very much and definitely has given me a second wind of resilience. He is doing a bit better tonight.  As a matter of a fact, I'm catching some TV with him...

Here's the funny thing. You write about telling your story, and it seems as though my mind and heart were preparing for sharing another chapter. In short, because I just can't communicate clearly right now...my dad is in the hospital right now.  He came in thinking he...

After a week like the last one, it would be quite simple for a driven person like me to get swept up in the business of blogging.  To think day and night of improvements, readership, efficiency.And while I wish to make this place your favorite spot on the web,...

Of THIS.and THAT."This and that" referencing the last week of way too much laughter,Sarahand seriously silly thrifting.laylarhoda, ashley, chris, kateArtful browsing,layla, myra, ashleyadvice from the best of girlfriends,chris, rhoda, sarahlots of den-mother...

Okay, girls and guys, it's been a while since my last furniture makeover. You know. I like to think you've been waiting. 🙂 Choosing to take a step back from the creative process was difficult for me.   But writing the eBook has clearly been a creative art all...

"After all, a girl is - well, a girl. It's nice to be told you're successful at it.”These girls in Nash-vegas certainly are the bee's knees.  And so was my lunch.Miss y'all!:-)

Back in December I shared visions of painted doors dancing in my head. The splash of color was headed for that laundry room door, the perfect place for a pop of color (matt's fav home decor slang ;-). And when I found this,   inspiration for color and treatment...

Well, it's here.Blissdom.I'm totally flying by the seat of my pants, and driving up with Layla and Ashley on Tuesday.My main question is....Are any of you guys going to be there?I would SO love to meet you!Wonder what I look like (and what two outfits I've tried on...

We all know what I've been working on.  Taking a step back from the furniture/project side has been hard, but I think it will be so worth it in the end.  As we speak, there's two chests, an end table, and a door "in progress."  But there's an end in...

Two posts in one day??I must have a fever.Or...a really good idea.:-)CASTING CALL FOR READER PROJECTS!!I'm looking for some reader projects to be featured in the Ebook.  Painted or worked on a piece of furniture?Submit your photos, name, and, if you have one,...

never gives upcares for others more than for selfcelebrates the success of othersis not prouddoes not boastis not easily angeredkeeps no record of wrongs of othersdoes not delight in the badbut rejoices in truthalways protects, always trusts, always hopes, always...

It seems my posting schedule is a bit off...you're getting some late afternoon/evening posts from me lately, and I suppose that's because I'm working night and day on editing the Ebook.Thanks for understanding and reading along. ;-)Simplicity~~the freedom from...

Last Day to Enter the Darby Drake Giveaway! Closes Friday at Noon!  Go HERE to enter. You guys were so kind to compliment the guest bedroom reveal so graciously!  I thought you might want to see some details and costs. Game? Alright, first let me say all the art you...

is to give life a shape.~William ShakespeareFor today, this is my shape...what's yours?:-){TO ENTER THE DARBY DRAKE GIVEAWAY, ENTER HERE}

**UPDATE: THE EBOOK RELEASED MARCH 1, 2011.  FIND IT HERE ON OUR EBOOK PAGE!!** Happy Saturday! I'm so very overwhelmed this week. Overwhelmed with gratitude, that is. It seems that this itty-bitty thing has turned into a part-time job, this squeaking turning...

First, let me say a tremendous thanks to Design Sponge again for the feature yesterday and if you're new around here, welcome, and I'll tell you this...you picked a great time to hang out.We've got a winner today and another incredible giveaway for you guys!On to our...

After my Christmas Dejunkification the other night, it was time to tackle some empty spots around our home.  The mantle was tackled first.Books have been a part of design forever, and we all know I love them.  I just found a collection of 10 first additions...

Aah...Do you hear that?It's the sound of zero Christmas ornaments being pulled off the tree and bouncing on the hardwood floor.No crunching (artificial) branches underfoot.No Christmas carols.Wait!I miss the Christmas carols.Doesn't it feel good, though, to simply get...

You open your hotel room door. You somehow find the light switch that is mysteriously hidden in the darkness of your awaiting home. Well, home for the next few days. And you see it. The fluffy, squishy, down-filled (or maybe synthetic down-filled, but who's counting)...

Well, I've basically been in a shopping vortex this weekend, and have barely come up for air.  It was SO much fun to sneak away with Matt and stroll around, picking up some pieces for our home and some new duds, too.  We're back home, and I'm so excited to...