Beachy desk makeover

Well, I’m supposed to be adding a post to the Color my World challenge this week, but since I’ve been in the bed for a few days with swollen throat disease (yes, that’s the official name), I was happy to beg for some help.  I’ll have to get...

25 beach things

1.  I never feel more at ease or more inspired when I’m on the water. 2.  Or maybe it’s who I’m on the water with. 3.  Little toes and ruffled swim bottoms make my heart skip a beat.  Only if the ruffled bottoms are on my baby girl. 4.  We’re...

how-to: old screen to display board

We have a treat today–we’re hearing from one of our contributors, Hayden of Haven by Hayden, again! You’re going to love this project– ************************************ I am in love with all things old and beat up! My husband doesn’t...

meeting Annie Sloan & counting sheep antiques

Going to Boston last week to meet Annie Sloan was definitely one of the highlights of my year. I remember the first time I opened up a can of chalk paint last March.  My good friend, Miss Mustard Seed, had told me about it the week she first blogged about it…and...
becoming, chapter 4

becoming, chapter 4

Well, darlings, it’s been quite a while since I wrote a chapter of my life down here.  July. It seems like something always holds me back–time, distraction, projects, & growing traffic that makes me even more vulnerable.  But hey, what’s life...

color my world challenge: decor week

Last week, I told you guys about the Color my World Challenge–and revealed I’m using coral in our home. I really am having a blast with this–it’s a LOT of fun to search for just the right pop. This week, we’re focusing on adding color in...