I’m not big on seasonal decorating. It’s not because I don’t like it. In fact I love to look at others seasonal decorating. It’s inspiring. It is just a time issue for me and a where did I put that vase that used to be on the mantel issue. If you know what I mean? I’ve seen so many beautiful seasonal… Read More
How to Make $14 Curtains Look Like a Million Bucks
Now that I have your attention, I first want to say thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU for all the sweet comments, mentions, pins and features. This past week At Home on the Bay was featured on Brenda’s Welcome Wagon at Cozy Little House and was the Friday Feature with Debra from Bungalow. Then there were all the pins, Michael Wurm from Inspired by… Read More
DIY: Vintage Sign
I made a sign … a vintage looking sign … with (you guessed it) Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I know … I know … I use this paint for everything. Your probably thinking I’m either a distributor or that I’m just plain crazy. I can assure you I’m not a distributor and I have bought every precious can that I have used. I am crazy though … about… Read More
Painting Metal with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Painting these metal candlesticks was the easiest project I have done to date. Until now I had only used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on wood. I knew it was versatile and could also be used on walls, terracotta and even metal. I had a few metal candlesticks that had great shape, but the colors were dingy and faded. I also had lots of… Read More
Dining Room Update with a Plate Gallery
Dining Room Update with a Plate Gallery If you’ve read my dining room posts then you will know that I was never really on board with my attempt at a gallery wall. I didn’t really plan the placement of the pictures and plates and it always felt a little off to me. It wasn’t pleasing to the eye. So it… Read More
Overcoming My Fear of Power Tools
Put a paint brush, camera, electric mixer or sewing machine in my hands and I’m right at home. No worries. No nervous twitches. POWER TOOLS – that’s another story. I have these thoughts that I won’t be able to control a drill press, table saw or power sander. Silly, I know. Thoughts that they will somehow over take me. Thoughts that I won’t… Read More
DIY: French Linen {Like} Headboard
DIY: French Linen {Like} Headboard This is one of those projects that morphed from one idea into another. It happens. I was perusing my usual blogs for inspiration and came across this post from Lemonade Makin Mama. Sasha had made a French linen look alike table runner with paint and tape. What a great idea! It looked beautiful. I loved… Read More
Remembering
Remembering the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom.
For the Love of Yard Sales
Sometimes yard sales are hit or miss. This weekend there were five yard sales and they were all hits. I went with my yard sale buddies and we came home with a trunk full of great stuff. I saw this sailboat painting and fell in love with the colors. It has a nice linen mat and silver frame. I was… Read More
Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce
Strawberry Rhubard Sauce Strawberries and Rhubarb are coming into season right now in the North East. My husband loves strawberry-rhubarb anything. Sauce is much easier to make than a pie and just as good over ice cream. Every year I make this quick and easy recipe that only has three ingredients (four if you include the water). Ingredients: 1 Quart… Read More
