Do you ever wish you could have a paint do-over? I'm here to tell you it's okay to change your mind and your paint color. I have many, many times. Just ask my husband. … [Read more...] about Why I Painted My Kitchen Cabinets… Again
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The Deck Makeover of Our Dreams
We never win anything. That is, until we did. And we won something pretty amazing. We are thanking our lucky stars for what happened this fall. To our surprise, we were selected as the grand prize winner in the Deck Party of Your Dreams contest hosted by Thompson's WaterSeal. And, it was kinda like hitting the deck lottery. But first... We have a pretty amazing backyard space that we're really proud of. We love spending time outdoors hosting family and friends, eating family dinners … [Read more...] about The Deck Makeover of Our Dreams
Vintage Fall Decorating Ideas
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald We had some really exciting and unexpected happenings this fall (more on that later) so I'm a little late to the fall home tour party. But I still wanted to share of my vintage home vignettes with you. If there's one thing we know and love around here, it's decorating with vintage finds. So, sit back and relax. Imagine the scent of wood smoke in air, a crisp and cool breeze swirling the leaves, and maybe … [Read more...] about Vintage Fall Decorating Ideas
DIY Color Stain Project: Bedroom Sideboard
Have you ever tried to stain furniture yourself? Before we met, my husband would buy old furniture pieces (many of them antiques). Then he would strip and stain them - a laborious process if you ask me. I didn't have that kind of patience. Give me a rough piece of furniture and some paint. That's all I need. I can get it prepped and painted almost immediately. Add some distressing when it's dry. Call it done. Move on to the next project. DIY Color Stain Project But sometimes you find a … [Read more...] about DIY Color Stain Project: Bedroom Sideboard
Inspired Design: Vintage Industrial Fan-Like Pendant Light
I was never much of a collector as a kid. I had a few Precious Moment statues that I adored (when those were a thing), but I didn't really collect figurines or anything along those lines. That is until I had a home of my own. … [Read more...] about Inspired Design: Vintage Industrial Fan-Like Pendant Light
Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal
Ok guys... it's finally here! It's part 4, or the FINAL vintage farmhouse kitchen reveal... and it's chock full of happy photos! If there ever was a room that totally and completely defined this eclectic style of ours, it's this one. We know our style isn't for everyone, but it fits us and our addiction to flea market vintage. So, here goes. Catch Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of our kitchen renovation if you want to see the sum of all the little parts that make up the whole … [Read more...] about Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal