Just popping in to let you know I’m sharing over at The Painted Drawer for a new series called Tell Us Tuesday today. If you’re not familiar with this series yet, each week, Suzanne has a guest artist answer a few questions and they’re really good! Here’s a bit more from Suzanne about this series…
As I shared last week, I’m definitely starting to feel the pressure to get the house neat, tidy and in order before the fall season begins. We have a few big projects in the works that are going to make things pretty messy around here for a hot minute. As you might have guessed, it’s one thing to be organized and yet it’s a completely different thing to maintain the organizational system you have set in place. The key to making it all work is…simplicity. Here are a few steps to keep in mind when you’re tackling the laundry room…
Is anyone else feeling this major need to purge and organize in record time? It’s so hard to believe the start of school is just a few short weeks away. While the littles are probably excited about new clothes, new friends and new adventures, I know a lot of us are thinking about those last minute goals on the priorities list that still need to be completed. Here are a few tips on how to keep linen closet organized and maintained…
One of the biggest questions I get asked via emails, direct messages or in person is how I manage to keep all of the projects we’re working on straight. We’ve recently started using this DIY Project Planner Guide and it’s made a huge difference. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using this worksheet…
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…
