I go through periods where I focus on a particular type of project for long stretches–sometimes I spend days snipping and arranging flowers, other times I can’t stop creating pallet wood signs. We recently...
You may be aware that chalk paint is all the rage. I have “painted furniture envy” each time I see another blogger using chalk paint. So why don’t I use it myself you ask?...
I’ve been on the lookout for an old floor lamp for a while. Last week, I found two brass floor lamps on the side of the road and quickly loaded them into the back...
I like nothing more than replacing the boots, snow shovels and firewood that litter my New England porch in the winter with colorful beachy items when summer finally rolls around. By the 4th of...
I find that one project often leads to another. Why? Because I cannot throw anything away. Anything. So remember when I redid this coffee table earlier this month? I removed the cabinet doors to...
Our good friends recently bought a summer cottage on the coast of Massachusetts and my husband and I wanted to give them something memorable as a housewarming gift. We wanted to give them something,...
I go through a flower craze every spring. I cannot wait to see what pops up in our yard and surrounding areas and allow the bold colors and variety of textures to inspire some...
Welcome to 2014, old pine coffee table! I fell in love with your solid lines, bold moulding and ample storage but I gotta say, I didn’t love your look. But now I adore you....
Another weekend, another out-of-town party! We attended a special June wedding held on a beautiful coastal property in Sullivan, Maine. During the seaside wedding ceremony, we enjoyed sweeping views of Sullivan Harbor and Frenchman...
This past weekend, we traveled to Provincetown, Massachusetts, to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday. The seaside town on the tip of Cape Cod is about 1.5 hours from our house and is full of...
Hi there. I'm Rebecca, a freelance writer by trade who relies on other creative outlets to restore my mind and fuel my work. Restoring old furniture and finding new purposes for everyday items requires a methodical process that allows me to refocus my story ideas. I restore to restore, it's as simple as that.