I was standing in line to get my kindergarten picture taken. I was hoping they wouldn’t notice the tattered, stained and much-loved snoopy in my arms. To be fair it was more in my armpit as I had him by the neck cinched under my arm. Of course they would let me hold Snoopy for my class […]
My daughter Olivia wanted to know if any of our Valentine’s decorations would be making an appearance this year. It’s been a couple of CRAZY months. Nothing really extraordinary (kid’s schedules, health issues, job stuff…sound familiar?) but crazy enough that I just had to put some things on hold…..like my blog (obviously since my last […]
I love color. I paint for those that like color as well. This summer has been a little manic for me and my family but despite the constant activity I have been able to finish a few big projects. This vintage kitchen table and chairs was one of them. I love how it turned out. The […]
Hate is a strong word. And Jesus doesn’t hate, so let me rephrase. A more accurate statement might be that JesusĀ is more important than housework. I’m referring to an account in scripture when Jesus is at the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. When Jesus arrives, Mary drops everything and goes to sit […]
Trend or decorating main-stay? I think painted furniture is going to be around for awhile. Sure, in generations to come, they might say things like “Ewww….look at that yellow table, I’d ratherĀ see the nice oak finish.” (insert choking sounds here). But isn’t that the beauty of vintage – retro – and antiques! Each generation looks […]