Painting doors has become a bit of a recent hobby for me. I just love that a quick coat of paint can make such a difference in a space. Here’s what our patio looked like earlier this summer, right after painting the trim work in white. I decided that black would be the best choice. I […]
Archives for September 2014
Everyone needs a large wood cow
I think I have a new theme for the barn apartment. Cows. I just love ’em. I spotted this little beauty at my newest favorite store – Urban Farmhouse in Geneseo, Ill. (Which, by the way, is worth the trip if you are within driving distance.) This technically breaks my no unnecessary spending rule for […]
Hello, my name is …
It’s MONDAY! And, to celebrate – I’m over at the Silhouette blog today sharing another fun and simple onesie idea. (I know, I just cannot stop.) Is this not the cutest thing ever for a fresh baby?
Furnishing our tiny barn apartment
As we get closer and closer to finishing the barn, we are also getting closer and closer to the “fun” stuff – furniture and decorating. Our biggest priority – practicality. With only 320-square-feet to work with, there is little space to waste. Revision – there is no space to waste. We need to eat. We need to […]
DIY: Blue ball jar solar lights
This is one of those projects that has been on my radar for a while. And now that I’ve finally made my own solar lights from blue jars, I’m kicking myself for waiting so long. I have collected vintage blue Ball jars for years, but I decided to purchase the new blue jars for this projects. […]
Simple baby shower idea: whale of a tale onesies
It’s no secret that I believe in the power of a cute onesie. I mean, I believe they may just change the country. Vote personalized baby clothes in the 2014 elections. These are four cutie versions I made for my friend Cindy when she was planning a whale-themed shower. She didn’t even ask me. I […]