This is the piece that hurt my back last Monday. I didn’t realize it until the desk was tucked safely inside the garage. I sat down to write blog posts and when I had finished I couldn’t get out of the chair on my own. I’m making lots of progress though and feel much better this week than I felt ... Read More about Dealing with Bleed Through During a Desk Makeover
Home from Haven
Full disclosure I wrote this post last Monday. I spent the day outside painting and doing naughty things like moving pieces of furniture by myself. It was after I came inside to write this post, I realized I had suffered a back injury. Since then, I’ve been under a doctor’s care and continue to ... Read More about Home from Haven
Haven or Bust
Yesterday, I did something really scary. I got in the car and drove approximately 123 miles to a previously agreed upon meeting point. That’s not the scary part. The scary part is that I got out of my car and went inside to meet them. Just getting out of the car was scary because it made me ... Read More about Haven or Bust
Completed House Projects
A few weeks ago I was reading an email from a reader that has become the sweetest friend. She is a fantastic artist, painter and fellow vendor in Mississippi. In one her emails she wanted to know when I would be posting a house tour, which gave me the giggles. She has some great pieces including ... Read More about Completed House Projects
Weekend Recap
I’m taking a little extra time today to relax after a busy weekend. The house was packed and my sweet babies are exhausted. Of course, everyone that comes to visit wants to spend a day at the beach. While they were getting a tan and riding the waves, I was catching up on ... Read More about Weekend Recap
Patriotic Inspiration: Coastal Bunting
Happy Independence Day! Today is the last day in the Patriotic Inspiration Series and it’s been so fun to take a look back and celebrate with coastal style. I love to watch how my style has changed from one year to the next. We’ve been preparing all week for guests and will have another round of fun ... Read More about Patriotic Inspiration: Coastal Bunting
Patriotic Inspiration: Coastal Flag
This coastal flag project was one of my favorites from last year. It was simple and easy to make. I bought of piece of old fencing at a local antique mall. I used interior latex paint we had leftover from past home improvement projects around the house in Valspar’s Atlantic Gray (pale blue ... Read More about Patriotic Inspiration: Coastal Flag
Patriotic Inspiration: Tablescapes
Well, we made it. There was a lot of laughter and a lot of tears but we made it. I’ve shared some really special moments with my family these past few days. My Dad presented us with flowers during his last speech. This was the last picture we took before going home for the night after the reception. ... Read More about Patriotic Inspiration: Tablescapes
Old Ochre Dresser Makeover
I bought this dresser along with four other pieces of furniture a few weeks ago. These long dressers are getting harder to find because they have multiple uses. I’ve seen them repurposed as media consoles, entry focal points and even as a bathroom sink. I love the curved lines and the ... Read More about Old Ochre Dresser Makeover
Dining Room Reveal
After two weeks of working on this room, I am so excited the reveal is finally here. It all started with this buffet and hutch redo. It was a mess but I knew it could be something special. Of course, it helps it stands over 7 feet tall and offers a ton of storage for my favorite things. This ... Read More about Dining Room Reveal