Real Inspiration

After spending the afternoon reading about something much more important than paint colors, I am inspired beyond words.Through email and talking with Jessica about pieces for her home, she shared this with me..."Our first and only child, a daughter,...

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Style Feature Saturday; Favorites!

Here are some favorites...this seemed to be a big furniture week for me, but these were all such unique and special creations.French hotel-inspired table at Beans and ButtonsLOVE this dresser makeover from Cathy at the Far Fifty!Okay, link up your style...projects for...

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While You’re Away…

Really.To Do Sometime Before The Holiday's (I've got my reasons :)change out decor on top of cabinets in kitchenmake that sign!!re-hang iron trivets on the islandclean out and re-shelf cookbooks in island bookcasetouch up mantel framepaint...

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1850s Wisteria Inspired Chest

Hey y'all!  How is your week going??  Ours is a little strange.  We're traveling with Matt, so us cramped in a hotel during the day does not equal the most peaceful of all environments.  We're making it and most importantly, we get to see our daddy at the end of the...

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Answers on the Attic and The Social Network

After revealing the playroom and the writing room, I've gotten lots of questions that need answering!  I plan on doing a post showing you all the playroom storage and details I worked on.  And when it's time, i'll take you into Matt's dark man cave...

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Style Feature Saturday and A Favorite!

I've gotten several questions about the ceilings in the writing room, so I'll do a post on that soon.  As far as paint color for each room...writing room: Ben Moore's White Diamond I hope that helps and if you use one of the colors, let me know and shoot me some...

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School’s In and A Crazy Video

It's been such an exhilerating and exhausting week.  We have been "tot" schooling Grayson for over a year, but we've officially started pre-school this week!  I also have done some extensive treatments to a queen headboard and foot board, an antique...

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Where I Blog and A Video For You!

(I'm not sure where that came from...but you get my idea) When I saw she was having a "where I blog" party, I got excited to see everyone's spaces--I still can't wait because I've not had the chance yet--but I shrugged.  My room's not ready, anyway.So, we've...

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Some Things You May Not Know

But...I also love finding out those random things about you that are funny, quirky, or again, inspirational.:)In highschool, I loved basketball...such a passion of mine...and I was on the Alabama state All-Star Team my senior year.One of my favorite memories in...

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Style Feature Saturday is Baaack!!

Matt and I have been a little under the weather, so no big new projects to reveal other than the playroom.It seems as though I am drawn to the depth of color that these pieces bring.  Lately I find myself trying to paint to highlight the wood, not necessarily...

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Treasures Everywhere

Some of you may have seen it on my facebook page, but I found two of my most incredible treasures while Matt was gone.  At Backyard Treasures in Dothan, Alabama, I happened upon a load of windows (all glass in tact) for $5 each.  Having shopped for those...

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Playroom Reveal!!

Both rooms were inspired somewhat by Pottery Barn, so when I saw that the CSI challenge was just that, I got really excited.  BUT...when you wait to take pictures the morning of the "deadline," you don't give yourself much wiggle room.It's also a good time to...

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There’s a Giveaway!!

And I wanted to be sure you had a chance at winning this loveliness....Head over to The Pennington Point for your chance to win...closes Thursday!But I doubt it.Head on over to my facebook page to see the latest sneek peek!

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Carved Wooden End Tables

aren't they incredible??  I say "they" because I've got a pair!  They are a found object for Perfectly Imperfect Restoration....haven't had to touch them.They are SO unique!  I'm actually having quite a hard time getting rid of them!  Don't they...

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Bits and Pieces

I am definitely in wonderland.Because of my overall giddy-ness, and total distraction, we're going to take a break from Style Feature Saturday today.  I will spend the next few days with my family and I'll also be busy putting the finishing touches on the...

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E Book Preview!

This is one treatment that will be covered...a time-worn patina finish.  I CANNOT WAIT for you to see the finished piece!!  And I'm keeping this one!"Have you ever gotten your hands really dirty? I mean, really dirty? When I was a little girl, dirt...

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Little Changes, Big Finish

Well, hey there, friends. Don't you love technology?? I have to say, I officially have a bit of a problem.  I've been biting my nails off the last two days because I've not been able to turn on my computer.  The charger just stopped working....the same day my large...

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Faux Zinc Pub Table and Stools

Morning, my girls! (and you fabulous male readers out there) Could you guys be any cooler?  The response and encouragement you've given me about my e-book has been phenomenal!  You are all SO kind and supportive and it makes me even more excited!  I'm still creating...

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Breaking the Rules

And, I mean, really dream of?A fulfilling career?If you're like me, it was a little bit of all....or, rather, "I'll take it all, please."I'm thinking about you guys.Yes, I miss my husband, and his absence makes me a bit of an insomniac (and a maniac, but don't tell),...

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Style Feature Saturday and Favorites!

Welcome to this week's Style Feature Saturday!  If you're new to the blog, (first let me say welcome!) this is where we show off our home decor related fabulous-ness!!  First, I want to show off a few awesome projects from last week...I'm so thankful for...

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