I’ve made a lot of decorating mistakes over the years, and when you are self-taught like I am, that’s how you learn. So it’s okay to make mistakes as you go, but if I can learn from someone else’s mistakes, that’s even better. So I thought I would share some of my biggest mistakes in […]
Archives for 2015
Help My House Feels Like a Junk Shop
“Help, my house feels like a junk shop!” That is what one reader told me, and I get it. I don’t like clutter because it stresses me, so I totally get where she is coming from. And with the Round Top Antique show around the corner, my house is full of boxes and stacks and […]
How to Transform Your Bath and My NEWEST Adventure
I’ve always said that decorating is a process not a destination. I try several things before I feel like I get it right. And then when I do feel like the room has arrived, I often change things again, because I am ready for something new. Let’s just say our home becomes a revolving door […]
How to Add Farmhouse French Style the free ebook
There’s a lot to cover today so let’s get to it! UPDATED FREE EBOOK First I have an ebook, 8 Ways to Add Farmhouse French Style to Your Home. It’s FREE!! If you are already on my weekly newsletter list you probably have the old version. Since I want to be sure everyone gets the […]
The Secret to Looking Organized
I don’t even want you to see my house right now. I’ve been buying things for my Round Top booth, and it’s a bit of a mess. I really, really don’t do well with with clutter, and now my entire house looks like this. I cannot believe I just showed you that! This is the […]
How to Use Liming Wax
This really is about how to use liming wax, but first I want to share something with you. You might call it TMI, but I think it’s important to put it all into context. Have you been watching the new Poldark series? Apparently I’ve been watching it way too much, because I had a dream […]
The Cheapest Way to Hang Plates
You asked how I hung these plates on the way, and FINALLY I am revealing how I hang plates. Remember those old wire plate hangers that we used to use? I would take them off of plates, and put them in the cabinet, and they would become a jumbled mess. I really prefer not […]
The Charm of Old Mirrors
I’m always so excited to see what Cindy of Edith and Evelyn has to share. I truly mean that. She has such a great eye for detail, and truly is very talented. I think you’ll enjoy seeing these stunning old mirrors that she is sharing today. After I saw them, I wondered where I could […]
