It was so much fun to be able to hit the treasure trail last week. I have a certain loop around town I try to make on a regular basis. Over time, I’ve come to know the staff at each of these spots and have developed relationships with local vendors and businesses which makes shopping even more fun. Here are a few of my latest finds from the treasure trail…
I get it. Antique malls, thrift stores, charity shops and even estate sales can seem overwhelming. But friends, let me tell ya it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are a few tips and tricks I’ve learned when shopping for thrifted and unique finds. These simple guidelines help me decide what I should bring home and what I should leave behind.
Summer is typically not a big furniture selling month for vendors save for the people that are redoing beach houses or heading off to college. I was definitely surprised when I was away at Loblolly Manor and got the news a piece had sold. Luckily, I was able to find this multifunctional table on wheels while out on the treasure trail last week. Here’s a look at we gave the table a beach cottage inspired makeover…
You guys may remember I originally bought this wicker settee for my booth. At the time, I left it unpainted so the customer could customize the color based on the needs of their own porches. I brought it back home in order to make room for bench made from dining room chairs and I came SO close to painting all of my porch furniture black. Here’s a look at painting wicker patio furniture…
I’ve used this vintage trunk on the front porch for a while now but it wasn’t until I brought home a wicker settee that I decided to finally give this trunk an update with exterior paint. Here are a few things to consider when painting pieces for the front porch and how all of the details came together…
I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate today than to share the patriotic front porch with you. I normally stick to neutral colors throughout the house but on the porches it’s fun to add a little color. The Fourth of July weekend has always been a special holiday at our house. It always makes me think about the different places we’ve traveled and lived as a military family. It didn’t matter if we were on base or off, the entire weekend was filled with festivities.
When I think about how long we’ve actually worked on one of the tiniest houses we’ve ever lived in, I have such mixed emotions. My childhood home, Loblolly Manor was named for the decades old Live Oak trees as well as the rows of Loblolly Pines that dot the landscape. We moved around so many…
We’ve been tackling all sorts of projects at Loblolly Manor this past week. It’s been everything from rearranging and organizing furniture to giving one of the bedrooms a bit of a makeover. Here’s a look at how we gave the room a fresh look starting with a DIY painted nightstand…
A few weeks ago, a client called to tell me she found two dining room chairs she thought would be perfect for a bench. She further went on to say, the chairs were missing the inside arms but she swore I could make it happen…ok, what now? Here’s a look at how we created a bench from two dining room chairs…
I’ve been painting pieces of furniture for private pay clients for a few years now. Recently, the homeowners of River Ranch asked if I would paint a pair of chairs for them. These specific chairs had been covered in plastic for almost 50 years. I know, right? The pressure! Here’s a look at how the chairs came together…
For the past few weeks, it’s been all about the simple pleasures of summer. We love to picnic as much as possible. When an afternoon storm snuck up on us threatening to cancel our big plans, we had to get creative with an indoor picnic. Here’s a look at how you can put together an easy summer inspired tablescape too…
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time you have probably already figured out, I adore baskets. Seriously, I use them in every room in the house. They help me contain everything from magazines, to blankets, to flowers and pantry items. While I’ve mostly used them as utilitarian pieces, recently I’ve embraced decorating with baskets for their beauty. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you love baskets too…
