I get a little more excited about some projects versus others. I’m pretty excited about this one. I really like the way it turned out. And I think it fits perfectly above my stove. So how did I do it? Well I used a coat of chawk paint in color Stanley. Buy Chawk Paint […]
Archives for 2015
Using a Lantern
Today I am working with a lantern in my dining room. Okay remember my best budget decorating tip where I talked about the value of buying things you love that are timeless and good quality? It may not save money the day you buy it, but it will save money over time, because you won’t […]
How to Use a Dough Bowl
What’s one way to add farmhouse French style to your home? Add a dough bowl of course. But then, what do you put in it? Dough bowls were originally used to hold dough, not a doe (female deer). I’ve heard them called ‘doe bowls’ but that is not correct. Besides, how would you get a […]
One Space Two Ways
I thought it would be fun to do my closet two different ways using some lovelies from my sponsor Laura Ashley. Want to see what I came up with? Let’s look at how the space looks different using two different accessories. First we have the blue look. I used a soft blue throw and […]
Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal
I am not sure you have seen my farmhouse kitchen before. Probably not. Why? Because I rarely show it. The cabinets were stained wood. Now let me say there is nothing wrong with stained cabinets. But I will say they don’t photograph well. So I didn’t like showing the kitchen because I didn’t think it […]
Vintage Inspired Post Box
I adore vintage pieces in my home, but let’s face it, they aren’t always easy to find. So I love to find vintage-inspired pieces whenever I can. Let’s see some different ways you could use this box. The first photo shows it in my butler’s pantry holding some kitchen utensils. I really like using […]
Shower curtains – Which do you prefer
Once again, I had a very difficult time deciding which way to go here. I changed out the shower curtain a long time ago, but didn’t feel that I got pictures that really did the new curtain justice. But here we go. This is in the guest quarters. The new curtains are full of frills, […]
How to Paint a Faux Finish
And now for my monthly feature, where Cindy from Edith and Evelyn shows us how she does it! Today she is showing us how to paint a faux finish. There are two things that always get the most ooh’s and aah’s in our kitchen renovation. One is the planked ceiling, and the other is the […]
