“Focus on the positive and take time to enjoy the season of Spring. The beauty the Spring season brings, new growth on trees and shrubs, perennials popping up, bulbs emerging from their slumber, the sweet scent of Wisteria wafting through the open windows.” Focusing on anything seems to be harder than it used to be,Continue reading “Finding my Focus”
Category Archives: Designing/Creating
we flipped our house, sold and moved!
So much has happen since I last wrote a post. I think the best way to share this whole story is to begin from the end and work my way backwards. So here goes….We moved 2.5 hours south east of where we had spent the last 31 years of our lives. But the best newsContinue reading “we flipped our house, sold and moved!”
How to Style Vintage Grain Scoops
Since I have a couple of these beauties sitting around I enjoy thinking up new ideas on how to use them in my decor. I love the galvanized metal and if I’m lucky I can find some with rust which makes them even more awesome, just my personal opinion of course. When I first sawContinue reading “How to Style Vintage Grain Scoops”
When hubby needs something to do….
My sweet husband works long days and weekends are always full of things to do around the house. Yard work, tree trimming, pool clean, garage clean, wash cars or just catch up on book work for his pool cleaning business. There is never a dull moment around here. I worry about him and wonderContinue reading “When hubby needs something to do….”
How To Turn a Dark Junky Corner Into a Cozy Reading Retreat On a Zero Budget
After we took our bed from boring to beautiful with a rescued mantle for a headboard, that really only took care of one wall. We still had some issues with other areas. Those are the areas people don’t see in photos. Yes it’s really true that all that eye candy you see on Pinterest, InstagramContinue reading “How To Turn a Dark Junky Corner Into a Cozy Reading Retreat On a Zero Budget”
The Amazing Gardening Trick I Learned From The Birds
Birds are the most amazing little home builders. Their little nests may be simple in that they are constructed with twigs, grass, hair, mud and even dryer lint. But they are architectural masterpieces that can withstand wind, rain and most anything nature can throw at them. Sometimes they are damaged or blown down, but veryContinue reading “The Amazing Gardening Trick I Learned From The Birds”
A Burlap Roman Shade for My Kitchen Window
It’s pretty. It’s functional. It’s finally done! This project took longer to think about than to make. I will think on something forever before I move into “get it done” mode. Before this window treatment I’d never had anything over my kitchen window. We have an arbor in front of the window that is completelyContinue reading “A Burlap Roman Shade for My Kitchen Window”
Family Photo Collage with Rustic Tag Clips and Twine
We have a little niche in our den that doesn’t really serve a purpose. There used to be a wet bar there and we tore it out years ago, leaving a little area next to the fireplace that could be a nice little reading corner if I ever find a cozy chair and ottoman toContinue reading “Family Photo Collage with Rustic Tag Clips and Twine”
Filling the Shop, Custom Orders, a Bible Study and a Room Redo
Hello cooler temps, pumpkins galore and football! Pinch me, I must be dreaming, because when all those events begin to happen, that means we are in my favorite season of all…Autumn! This also means, I get to wear my jeans and sweaters, make big pots of chili with a side of chips and queso andContinue reading “Filling the Shop, Custom Orders, a Bible Study and a Room Redo”
Jake, Jack and an Afghan
Jake and Jack have been friends since kindergarten, since they were 5 years old! Now they are both 19 and in college. Both of their birthdays are in June and 9 days apart. What a pair! My son Jake is up in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This is his second year there. Jake is also a cheerleader,Continue reading “Jake, Jack and an Afghan”
Rustique Art 