What I did on my sabbatical

Vibrant Flower Arrangements

It certainly wasn’t my intention….. the thought of being gone for 7 months is inconceivable! Yet it happened…… and here we are! So much has happened, and yet, nothing at all has happened! The only thing that is consistent is … Continue reading

Adding height to the kitchen cabinets

Building up the crown molding on your kitchen cabinets

I can finally breathe! I believe that there has been enough time and space to recover from the kitchen cabinet “rehaul” that started back in the late Spring. Sometimes when you are in the thick of things, and it keeps … Continue reading

Using Mineral Spirits to Age Furniture

Using mineral spirits to age furniture

I hope you all had a good weekend!  We had amazing weather here in Southwest Ohio…..  So good, that I decided to paint over the olive green walls in our den. Was supposed to be cleaning out the garage, but … Continue reading

The transformation certainly is white!

Painting Oak Cabinets is easier than you think!

I hope you all are looking forward to the weekend that is just around the corner! 😉 I am heading North to visit with my parents…….with the additional bonus of seeing B there as well! He had this weekend with … Continue reading

Roadside Rescue: Upcycling a Little Table

Someone else's trash is definitely my treasure. #Roadsiderescue #DIY #upcycle #furniture

If you happen to follow me on Instagram, then you will know that I have come across a couple of treasures lately just waiting for the trash man.   I get so sad when I see perfectly good (some even beautiful) … Continue reading

Plywood Kick Plate for an Interior Door {DIY}

I feel like it has been forever since I have spoken to you all! It is officially summer in our household, with school wrapping up finals on Thursday.  Can I get a holler!!! It doesn’t matter that PT starts teaching … Continue reading

Goodwill Upcycle: Bedroom Nightstand

Sometimes you just hit the jackpot when you go to goodwill. This little chest was refinished with 2 colors of chalk paint and distressed with sandpaper and stain.

I have to tell you that I am still on such a high from my Goodwill “find” a few Friday’s ago. Wasn’t even on my radar to go! In fact, I was heading to a Restore that I haven’t had … Continue reading

Homemade Chalk Paint Recipe

Plaster of Paris Chalk Paint Recipe

I hope you had a good weekend.  Ours was pretty low-key hanging around the house and going to two of K’s lacrosse games.  I will have to say that Saturday was so stinking hot I don’t know how those boys … Continue reading

Updating even more brass light fixtures using Spray Paint!

Spray painting ceiling lights

Happy Labor Day weekend!!!  I hope you all have some wonderful plans.  Anyone taking any last-minute vacations? I love long weekends, as they give me a chance to start a new project, hopefully finish it, AND even get a chance … Continue reading

How to: Kitchen Island Makeover

kitchen island makeover

Now that you have seen our remodeled kitchen island, how about I show you how I did it!  This project has been on my mind for some time now.  Although I love the additional storage (who doesn’t need more storage…..right?) … Continue reading

Kitchen Island Makeover

diy Kitchen Island Makeover

I am so happy that I finally took the plunge and ‘remodeled’ the kitchen island!!   The kitchen is something that I have wanted to tackle for some time now.   Originally I wanted to bump the kitchen out and extend … Continue reading

Staining Pine Stair Treads

How to stain pine stairs

We had gorgeous weather this weekend, temperatures reaching into the 70’s ….. YEAH!  But yesterday brought us snow and cold temperatures.  Boo!  I wish Mother Nature would stop being so moody!  She is either throwing one last temper tantrum or … Continue reading